Car seat inspection stations in New Jersey
32 stations across 31cities on NHTSA’s list. Call ahead, book a slot, and bring the seat and both manuals.
Absecon
Community Training Associates, Absecon Volunteer EMS
467 White Horse Pike
Absecon, NJ 08201NHTSA listing updated January 2016
Camden
Cooper Hospital
1 Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill Fire Department
985 Cropwell Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Chester
Chester First Aid Squad
100 North Rd
Chester, NJ 07930NHTSA listing updated September 2021
Northern New Jersey Safe Kids
Chester First Aid
Chester, NJ 07930NHTSA listing updated April 2010
Denville
Denville Fire Department/St Clare's Hospital
2 Indian Rd
Denville, NJ 07834NHTSA listing updated September 2021
Egg Harbor Township
Bennett Chevrolet
6721 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Evesham Township
Weisman Children's Hospital
92 Brick Rd
Evesham Township, NJ 08053NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Fairfield
Fairfield Fire Department
51 Plymouth St
Fairfield, NJ 07004NHTSA listing updated January 2022
Flemington
Hunterdon County Child Safety Program
314 Rt-12
Flemington, NJ 08822- Serves: Hunterdon
NHTSA listing updated January 2013
Garwood
Garwood First Aid Squad
401 2nd Ave
Garwood, NJ 07027NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Hackensack
Shops at Riverside
390 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601NHTSA listing updated March 2016
Hamilton
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Colonial Fire Company
Hamilton, NJ 08619- Serves: Mercer
NHTSA listing updated October 2011
Hammonton
Action Auto
14 12th St
Hammonton, NJ 08037NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Hillsborough
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2
375 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844NHTSA listing updated September 2015
Jersey City
Jersey City Medical Center EMS Building
415 Montgomery St
Jersey City, NJ 07302NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Little Egg Harbor Township
Community Training Associates
101 Cayuga Lake Dr
Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087NHTSA listing updated January 2016
Livingston
Atlantic Ambulance Building
120 Dorsa Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039NHTSA listing updated September 2021
Manchester
Ocean County/Manchester Township Partnership
Ridgeway Fire Department
Manchester, NJ 08759- Serves: Ocean
Call 732-657-2009 ext. 4400Map for Ocean County/Manchester Township Partnership (opens in a new tab)NHTSA listing updated October 2011
Morris Plains
Mt Tabor Volunteer Fire Department
72 S Powder Mill Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950NHTSA listing updated January 2022
Morristown
Shade Tree Garage
171 Washington St
Morristown, NJ 07960NHTSA listing updated January 2022
Mount Holly
Burlington County Sheriff
49 Rancocas Rd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060NHTSA listing updated March 2015
Neptune
New Jersey State Police
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ 07753NHTSA listing updated October 2011
Paramus
Bergen County Sheriff Dept
327 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652NHTSA listing updated February 2016
Pennsauken Township
Weisman Children's Hospital
2475 McClellan Ave
Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109NHTSA listing updated March 2016
Piscataway
Rutgers University Child Safety Seat Inspection and Education Station
129 Davidson Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854Call 732-932-1368Map for Rutgers University Child Safety Seat Inspection and Education Station (opens in a new tab)NHTSA listing updated September 2015
Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad
700 Ramapo Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442NHTSA listing updated September 2021
Sewell
Mantua Fire District One
155 E Union Ave
Sewell, NJ 08080NHTSA listing updated March 2016
Sparta
Sussex County
5 W Shore Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871NHTSA listing updated September 2021
Toms River
Ocean County/Toms River Police Dept.
15 Kettle Creek Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753- Serves: Ocean
NHTSA listing updated March 2019
Totowa
New Jersey State Police
250 Minnisink Road
Totowa, NJ 07512NHTSA listing updated May 2009
Woodbury
Gloucester County Sheriff's Department
1750 Deptford Center Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096NHTSA listing updated March 2016
Station data comes from theNHTSA Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator, copied October 2026. NHTSA updates its list; we don’t verify each station. Confirm by phone before you go. This is a directory, not safety advice for your specific seat or vehicle. Your seat and vehicle manuals are the authority.
Dana’s prep list
Before you drive over
Bring
The seat and its base, the seat’s manual, and your vehicle owner’s manual. Bring the baby if they’re here; if not, go anyway, before your due date. Install it yourself first. The tech isn’t there to do it for you. You should leave able to redo it alone at 3am in a parking garage.
What they’ll look at
- Right seat for your child’s age and size, facing the right way
- Less than an inch of movement side to side or front to back at the belt path
- Recline angle for a newborn
- Harness height and snugness, and chest clip at armpit level
- Open recalls and the seat’s expiration date
Call first. These listings don’t include hours, and many stations only check seats by appointment. Ask about cost too: many checks are free, but not all.
Car seat questions
Car seat questions parents ask before the check
- Do Car Seats Expire?Yes, car seats expire. Where the manufacture and expiration dates hide on the seat, why a hand-me-down's age matters, and what to do with one that's done.Get the answer →
- When to Turn a Car Seat Forward-FacingThe answer isn't an age. It's the rear-facing limits on your seat's label. What the AAP actually says, why bent legs aren't a reason to switch, and how to read the label.Get the answer →
- Do You Have to Replace a Car Seat After an Accident?Not after every fender bender. NHTSA's five-part minor-crash test, when your seat's manual overrides it, and what to ask your insurer.Get the answer →
- Is a Used Car Seat Safe?A used car seat can be fine, but only if you know its history. The six questions to ask before you take a hand-me-down, and why Marketplace seats are a no from me.Get the answer →
- Winter Coats and Car SeatsPuffy coats and snowsuits don't go under a car seat harness. Why, the 10-second pinch test, and four ways to keep a baby warm that don't mess with the straps.Get the answer →
- Car Seat Accessories to SkipMost car seat add-ons sold separately from the seat haven't been tested with it. Dana's skip list: inserts, strap pads, buntings, head huggers, and what's actually fine.Get the answer →
- What Happens at a Car Seat Check?A car seat inspection is a lesson, not a drop-off. What a certified tech actually does, how long it usually takes, whether it's free, and when to book it.Get the answer →
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