New Jersey

Thanks for visiting the New Jersey information page! This page is your resource for New Jersey. Learn about state facts, history, trivia, scenic routes and information about New Jersey's auto insurance laws. If you are planning to move to the great state of New Jersey you will find our moving tips and the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record very useful.

Little Bit of History

The state of New Jersey encompasses 8,729 square miles and is ranked 47th in the nation's total area. It was the 3rd state to enter the union on December 18, 1787. New Jersey was named after the largest of the English Channel Islands, Jersey.

Essentials

Motto -

Liberty and prosperity

Capital - 

Trenton

Time Zone - 

Eastern

Demonym - 

New Jerseyite, New Jerseyan, Jerseyite

Quarter

Introduced - 1999

Song

I'm From New Jersey

I'M FROM NEW JERSEY and I'm proud about it,
I love the Garden State.
I'M FROM NEW JERSEY and I want to shout it,
I think it's simply great.

Did You Know?

• New Jersey has the highest population density in the U.S.
• New Jersey is a major seaport state with the largest seaport in the U.S. located in Elizabeth.
• Atlantic City is where the street names came from for the game monopoly.
• Picturesque Cape May holds the distinction of being the oldest seashore resort in the United States and one of the most unique.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of New Jersey? Here are a few tips to help you get started and keep you organized:

Driving in New Jersey
Take a spin through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission online to better prepare yourself before your move. Use this link to learn need-to-know basics such as obtaining a new New Jersey driver's license, requirements for an ID cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
There are so many things to remember when moving from getting to the storage boxes to remembering to call the utility companies. Below are two tools to help you stay organized.

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) - Use this list to help you manage your move.
• Know Your Stuff - Take a full inventory of your belongings with our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always check out the moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within New Jersey.

Need an Insurance Policy in New Jersey?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!).You can also talk to an Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the New Jersey State Tourism site.

For more information specific to New Jersey visit:

• New Jersey State Catastrophe Information
• New Jersey Auto Insurance Coverages

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