Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct wanted person check of all applicants for licenses, permits, and identification cards.

Bill A 1221 would require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to check if every applicant for a driver's license, permit, or state ID card is a person wanted by law enforcement. The Chief Administrator of the MVC would conduct this check as part of the standard application process for all applicants. This change would directly affect all New Jersey residents applying for these forms of identification. The bill adds a new background check step to prevent individuals with outstanding warrants from obtaining official state documents.