HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW YORK:
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Learner Permit
Driver License
Non-Driver ID Card
A) You must provide one (1) proof of Social Security from below. Mark the Proof of Name points for the proof selected.
U.S. Social Security Card
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0
Social Security Ineligibility Letter (see requirements on Page 3 for more information)
Proof of Name
Point Value
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B) You must provide one (1) proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status from below. Mark the Proof of Name points for the proof selected.
Add the Proof of Name points you marked in Sections A & B together
l If you have at least six (6) points, you must select two (2) proofs of New York State Residence from Section C.
l If your total is less than six (6) points, you must provide additional proofs from Section C to bring your total
to six (6) points or more, which must include at least two (2) proofs of New York State Residence.
Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship (N-550, N-560, N-561, and N-570)
U.S. Birth Certificate (original or certified)
Original or certified copy of U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350, F-545)
Proof of Name
Point Value
Foreign Passport (see Foreign Passport requirements on Page 3 for more information)
Permanent Resident Card I-551
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3
0
0
3
3
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Employment Authorization Document accompanied by documentation approved by Department of Homeland
Security (e.g., I-797) that specifically states valid U.S. lawful status as defined by 6 C.F.R. 37.3
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Eligible for
REAL ID
Eligible for
Enhanced
or REAL ID
Don’t delay! Get a REAL ID or Enhanced document today.
l Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or
entering a federal building
l No additional fee
l Available to U.S. Citizens only
l Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or
entering a federal building
l Accepted at U.S. Land/Sea Border Crossings
l Additional $30 fee
NOTE:
l You must provide original documents or documents that are certified by the issuing agency.
l DMV does not accept expired documents.
REAL ID
ENHANCED
For more information about REAL ID or Enhanced, you may visit https://process.dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide.
C) Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name
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Proof of Name
Point Value
New York State
Residence
Proof
New York State Driver License/Permit/Non-Driver ID Card. Must be current or not expired for
more than 2 years.
DMV Statement of Identity and/or Residence by Parent/Guardian (MV-45) IF UNDER AGE 21
DMV Statement of Identity and/or Residence (MV-45A) - For Applicants Represented by
Government or Government Approved Facilities
DMV Statement of Identity (MV-45B) - For applicants who can be considered a disenfranchised, homeless youth
New York State Certificate of Title
New York State Professional License
New York State/NYC Pistol Permit
U.S. High School ID Card with Report Card
YES
(if issued
within 1 year)
YES (if issued
within 1 year)
U.S. College Photo ID Card and Official Transcript
U.S. Bank Statement
YES
(if issued
within 120 days
)
YES (if issued
within 120 days
)
U.S. Cancelled Check
YES (if issued
within 120 days)
U.S. Computer Printed Pay Stub
6
YES
4
YES
YES
4
4NO
2YES
2
YES
2
2
2
1
1
1
YES
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U.S. Health Insurance Card/Prescription Card to show current proof of health insurance coverage
YES
(if issued
within 120 days)
YES
YES
(if issued
within 120 days)
U.S. Utility Bill
U.S. Life Insurance Policy or Current Statement (in effect at least 2 years)
1
1
1
DMV Certificate of Residence (MV-44NYR)
Assisted Living or Nursing Home Statement
Credit Card Statement issued within 120 days
Current proof of Homeowners/Renters Insurance (Policy, Proof of Claim)
Jury Duty Notice issued within one year
Medical Examiner’s Certificate with New York State address and signature issued within one year
(for CDL medical exam requirement)
Military Orders that are still in effect
Postmarked mail dated within 90 days of your office visit
Proof of Current Mortgage
Property Deed
Property or School Tax Bills or Receipts for current year (must reflect current address on mailing
portion and portion stating what property is being taxed)
Residential Lease issued within one year
Retirement Statement
U.S. Military Photo ID Card (issued to active, reserve, and retired military personnel only)
Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or I-766) with photo, issued by Immigration &
Naturalization Service/Department of Homeland Security (must be valid)
Reentry Permit (I-327)
Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
Selective Service Card
Supplemental Security Income Award Statement
Unemployment Benefit Statement issued within one year
Voter Registration Notification Card issued within one year
Welfare Benefit Statement
Parent/Spouse ID (in the same last name or with proof of relationship)
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
YES 0
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
3
3
3
3
New York State Benefit/Medicaid Card with photo
New York State Interim License/Permit/Non-Driver ID, without photo
New York State Registration Document (Vehicle or Boat only)
3
2
2
1
Annual Social Security Statement (SSA-1099)
Federal or New York State Income Tax or Earning Statement (SSA-1099, SSA-1098)
Federal or New York State Income Tax W-2
YES (if issued
within 1 year)
0
YES
(Current year)
0
YES
(Current year)
Photo Driver License/Learner Permit/Non-Driver ID card issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or possession,
or Canadian Province or Territory (Must be current or expired no longer than two years)
2
Current address must appear pre-printed on the document to be used as a Residence Proof (P.O. Box is not
acceptable). Electronic statements and e-bills must be printed. Only one of each proof can be accepted.
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Proof of Name
Point Value
New York State
Residence
Proof
New York State Benefit/Medicaid Card WITHOUT Photo
U.S. Cash Card (ATM) (must have signature and pre-printed name)
Valid Major U.S. Credit Card
U.S. Employee ID Card
U.S. High School Diploma OR GED
U.S. Supermarket Check Cashing Card (must have signature and pre-printed name)
U.S. Union Card
Veterans Universal Access Photo ID Card
Tribal Birth Certificate from a Federally recognized tribe, proving birth in the U.S. *
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card *
Canadian Birth Certificate with St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card*
* Only if applying for a Standard document.
C) Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name (continued)
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If you cannot meet the New York State Residence requirements, you may be eligible for a Standard document. The Standard document will not
be accepted for boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building without a secondary ID.
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Complete Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (form MV-44).
2. Present required proofs of identification. You may visit the New York State DMV’s online document guide at
https://process.dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide
OR refer to the tables on pages 2 & 3 for acceptable proofs.
3. License and Learner Permit applicants must pass a Vision Test.
4. Pay fees. You can pay with credit card, cash, or check or money order payable to: “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
REQUIREMENTS:
l Social Security Ineligibility:
s If you are not eligible to have a Social Security Number, you must provide a letter
from the Social Security Administration (SSA) dated within 30 days of your office
visit stating you are not eligible for a Social Security Number. You must also
show the Department of Homeland Security documentation that was issued
by the SSA to determine you are not eligible.
s For information on how to obtain a duplicate card or for your local SSA
office address, go to www.ssa.gov
l One Proof Per Source or Type:
s DMV will not accept more than one document of the
same type of proof or from the same source. For
example, DMV will accept only one major credit card
statement or one utility bill, or DMV will not accept a
bank statement and a credit card statement from the
same financial institution.
l Mutilated Documents:
s DMV will not accept any damaged or mutilated
documents, or documents with any alterations or
erasures. DMV will confiscate any document that
appears to be fraudulent. If you submit a fraudulent
document, you could be subject to criminal prosecution.
l Full Legal Name:
s The combination of your full legal name - first, middle
(if applicable), last and suffix (if applicable). This full
name will appear on your card.
s If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce,
or legal name change, you must bring original or
certified copies documenting the change (marriage
certificate, divorce decree, court issued documents).
If your name has changed multiple times, you must
bring multiple documents that link all names.
l Temporary Lawful Status:
s If you have temporary lawful status, be prepared to show current
documentation.
l Additional Social Security Card Options:
s If you have a valid New York State Photo Document, you may submit one of
the following documents instead of your Social Security Card. The document
must display your full Social Security Number.
Federal or New York State Income Tax W-2
Annual Social Security Statement (SSA-1099)
Federal or New York State Income Tax or Earning Statement (SSA-1099)
l Current New York State Address:
s Each document must show your current address in New York State.
s An address with a P.O. box is not acceptable.
s Your current address will appear on your REAL ID or Enhanced document.
l Foreign Passport:
s If you are submitting a foreign passport as proof of lawful status, you
must have either:
a valid Visa and an I-94 issued by Immigration & Naturalization Service/
Department of Homeland Security or Stamp Issued by Customs & Border Patrol
a valid I-551 stamp - Type of Lawful Status determined by Department
of Homeland Security verification
a valid I-551 statement on the Visa - Type of Lawful Status determined by
Department of Homeland Security verification
U.S. Marriage or Divorce Record OR Court issued Name Change Decree
U.S. Military Dependent ID
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
Add the Proof of Name points you marked in Sections A, B & C together
(must total at least 6 points)
Current address must appear pre-printed on the document to be used as a Residence Proof (P.O. Box is not
acceptable). Electronic statements and e-bills must be printed. Only one of each proof can be accepted.
TO APPLY FOR A: TO UPGRADE A:
Learner Permit - Class D (Operator) or M (Motorcycle):
You must pass a written test and a vision test. The driver
manual and practice exams are available on our website at
dmv.ny.gov
You must be at least age 16 to apply for a learner permit or
driver license. Parental consent is required if you are age 16
or 17, unless you are age 17 and have a Driver Education
Certificate of Completion (form MV-285).
• New drivers receive a permit that can be valid for more than
one year. If you have temporary lawful status and are
applying for a REAL ID, you will receive a document that
expires no later than the expiration date on the temporary
lawful status document.
Non-Driver ID Card:
There is no age restriction to obtain a non-driver ID card,
however if you are under age 16, parental consent is required.
If you are a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient,
please bring documentation with you to the office.
New York State license by transferring an out-of-state license:
The written and road test may be waived if you hold a Driver
License issued by another U.S. State, U.S. jurisdiction,
Canadian Province, or Canadian Territory that has been in
effect for 6 Months and is not expired more than 2 Years.
If the issue date on your license is within the past 6 months,
you must obtain a certified copy of your driving record to show
you have had a license for more than 6 months.
New York State will retain your out-of-state license.
Parental Consent is required if you are under 18 years old.
TO RENEW A:
Learner Permit - Class D (Operator) or M (Motorcycle):
You must have passed a written test within the last 2 years.
Driver License:
You must pass a vision test. If you have passed a vision test
at an authorized Vision Registry provider, you may be able to
renew your license online at dmv.ny.gov.
Non-Driver ID Card:
You may be able to renew your Non-Driver ID online at
dmv.ny.gov.
DJ or MJ license to a D or M license:
• If you are age 17, bring your Driver Education Certificate of
Completion (form MV-285). If you are age 18, you do not need
to visit an office, a document will automatically be mailed to you.
Higher class license or add a license class:
To upgrade to a Class E license you must pay an additional
license fee.
• To obtain a Class A, B, or C license you must pass the General
Knowledge CDL written test and you may be required to pass
a CDL Endorsement written test. Class A and B licenses also
require a learner permit and a skills test. You will have to prove
lawful status and proof of New York state residence.
If you apply for a Farm Endorsement (F or G) or a Tow Truck
Endorsement (W) you will be issued a Class C license.
• You may submit a New York State Abstract or New York State
Photo Document Renewal Invitation (MV-2) as proof of residence
when applying for a Standard Commercial Driver License.
You may submit an Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or
I-766) as proof of lawful status when applying for a Standard
Commercial Driver License.
TO AMEND A:
Name on your existing New York State photo document:
You must present an original US marriage or US divorce record
or certified copy of court issued name change decree in your
new name.
Other item on your existing New York State photo document:
For additional amendment options you may visit
https://dmv.ny.gov/amend
TO REPLACE A:
Lost, mutilated, or stolen New York State photo document:
• DMV recommends reporting stolen documents to local law
enforcement before applying for a replacement document. If
you report stolen documents to the police prior to visiting the
office,
be sure to bring a copy of your police report.
TRANSACTION TYPE
All fees are approximate. An exact fee cannot be determined until your document is issued.
Total will not
be more than
Learner Permit (Class DJ/D or MJ/M) $136.00
License (Class D or M)
$98.50
License (CDL or Class E).
$180.50
Non-Driver ID Card $13.00
Non-Driver ID Card [Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipient]
$6.50
Upgrade to a Higher License (CDL or Class E)
$153.00
*
Replacement License/Permit
$17.50
Replacement Non-Driver ID Card $8.00
Replacement Non-Driver ID Card [Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipient] $6.50
Amend License/Permit $12.50
Amend Non-Driver ID Card $5.00
*Additional Written and Road Test fees may apply.
NOTE: Add $30 for Enhanced document
transactions except Replacement documents.
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