Not accepted for boarding a domestic flight
or entering a federal building
Not federally recognized form of identification
No additional fee
Qualifications: proof of date of birth, 1 proof of
residency, and 6 points of proof of name. (For
CDL & Non-Driver ID requirements, see page 4)
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW YORK:
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Learner Permit
Driver License
Non-Driver ID Card
SECTION A: You must provide one (1) item regarding Social Security from below. Mark the Proof of Name points for the proof selected.
U.S. Social Security Card
2
0
0
0
Social Security Ineligibility Letter (see requirements on Page 3 for more information)
Affidavit of never having been issued a social security number (NSS-1 or NSS-1A) *
Social Security Number without the card (Number must be printed on MV-44) *
Proof of Name
Point Value
Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
SECTION B: You must provide at least one (1) proof from one of the categories below. All proofs in this section count as proof of Date of Birth.
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 6 points, use Section C to meet the residency requirements for the document you are applying for.
l If your total is less than 6 points, you must provide additional proofs from Section C to bring your total to 6 points
or more, which must include the residency proofs required for the documents you are applying for.
Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or
entering a federal building
No additional fee
Qualifications: proof of social security, proof
of citizenship or lawful status, 2 proofs of
residency, and 6 points of proof of name.
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l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
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Accepted for boarding a domestic flight or
entering a federal building
Accepted at U.S. Land/Sea Border Crossings
Available to U.S. Citizens only
Additional $30 fee
Qualifications: proof of social security, proof
of citizenship, 2 proofs of residency, and 6
points of proof of name.
NOTE: l You must provide original documents or documents that are certified by the issuing agency.
l Unless specifically noted, DMV does not accept expired documents.
REAL ID
ENHANCED STANDARD
NOT FOR
FEDERAL PURPOSES
* Not usable for an Enhanced or REAL ID Document
For more information about REAL ID or Enhanced, you may visit dmv.ny.gov/realid
PROOFS OF CITIZENSHIP: 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 (issued by a state or local government)
Original or certified copy of U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350, F-545)
Proof of Name
Point Value
Foreign Birth Certificate (issued by government entity)
Foreign Passport (see Foreign Passport requirements on Page 3 for more information)
Unexpired Permanent Resident Card I-551
4
3
0
0
0
4
3
3
Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or I-766) with photo 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
PROOFS OF LAWFUL STATUS: Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
(Not Usable for Enhanced)
Tribal Birth Certificate from a Federally recognized tribe, proving birth in the U.S.
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card
2
0
Consular ID document
4
Foreign Driver License with Photo. Must be current or expired no longer than 2 years.
4
Border Crossing Card
3
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 2 years.
4
Expired Permanent Resident Card (expired no longer than 2 years)
2
Expired Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or I-766) with photo, issued by Immigration & Naturalization
Service/Department of Homeland Security (expired no longer than 2 years)
2
Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or I-766) with photo, issued by Immigration &
Naturalization Service/Department of Homeland Security (must be valid)
(NOT USABLE FOR REAL ID)
3
U.S. Military Photo ID Card (issued to active, reserve, and retired military personnel only)
3
Proof of Name
Point Value
Proof of Name
Point Value
PROOFS OF DATE OF BIRTH ONLY: Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
(Not Usable for Enhanced, REAL ID, or Non-Driver IDs)
SECTION C: Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name
You must provide either 2 proofs of residency for an Enhanced or REAL ID document, or 1 proof of residency for a Standard License or Permit.
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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 Photo ID Card with Report Card or Official Transcript
YES
(if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES (if issued within 1 year)
YES
(if postmarked within 1 year)
U.S. College Photo ID Card and Official Transcript
Bank Statement
Cancelled Check
U.S. Computer Printed Pay Stub
6
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
Utility Bill
Life Insurance Policy or Current Statement (in effect at least 2 years)
1
1
DMV Certificate of Residence (MV-44NYR) **
Assisted Living or Nursing Home Statement
Credit Card Statement
Current proof of Homeowners/Renters Insurance (Policy, Proof of Claim)
Jury Duty Notice
Medical Examiner’s Certificate with New York State address and signature
(for CDL medical exam requirement)
Military Orders that are still in effect
Postmarked mail
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
Retirement Statement
U.S. Military Photo ID Card (issued to active, reserve, and retired military personnel only)
Reentry Permit (I-327)
Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
Selective Service Card
Supplemental Security Income Award Statement
Unemployment Benefit Statement
Voter Registration Notification Card
Welfare Benefit Statement
Parent/Spouse ID (in the same last name or with proof of relationship)
0
0
0
0
0
0
YES
0
0
0
YES
0
YES
0
0
0
YES
0
0
0
0
0
0
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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
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
IRS Tax Transcript or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Issuance Letter *
1
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.
4
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.
U.S. Municipal ID Card with photo
1
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Proof of Name
Point Value
New York State
Residence
Proof
New York State Benefit/Medicaid Card WITHOUT Photo
Cash Card (ATM) (must have signature and pre-printed name)
Valid Major 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
SECTION C: Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name (continued)
* Not usable for an Enhanced or REAL ID Document ** Not usable for a Standard Document
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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 dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide
OR refer to the tables on pages 1 - 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”.
U.S. Military Dependent ID
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
2
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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENHANCED & REAL ID:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
l Social Security Ineligibility (REAL ID only):
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
shown to 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 Foreign Language Documents:
s Documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by
a certified English translation in order to be accepted.
l Full Legal Name:
s Your document from Section B, on page 1, must show your full
first, full middle (if applicable), and full last name with suffix (if
applicable). This full name will appear on your card
.
If your name has changed from the name on this document,
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. The documents below are acceptable for this
purpose, regardless of issuance date.
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
s A foreign passport without accompanying documentation can
be used as Proof of Date of Birth. It will NOT be accepted as
proof of lawful status and cannot be used for an Enhanced or
REAL ID document or any Non-Driver ID.
Health Insurance Card/Prescription Card to show current proof of health insurance coverage
NO
1
U.S. Court Document with the applicant named as a party *
NO
1
Foreign school report card/record with photo *
NO
2
Foreign school report card/record without photo *
NO
1
You must provide either 2 proofs of residency for an Enhanced or REAL ID document, or 1 proof of residency for a Standard License or Permit.
U.S. Marriage or Divorce Record issued by a state or local government OR Court issued Name Change Decree
NO
Foreign Marriage or Divorce Record (issued by government entity) OR Court Issued Name Change Decree *
2
NO
2
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:
You must provide proof of citizenship or lawful status.
For a Standard document, proof of residency is not required.
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.
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.
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 Photo Document Renewal
Invitation (MV-2) as proof of residence 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 U.S. marriage or U.S. 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
$ 17.50
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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