Standard Driver License (class D, DJ, and N)Ĭommercial Driver License (class A, B, and C) Allow 2 weeks for your new license to arrive in the mail.įor quicker service, make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties.įor all other counties, see our office locations and hours.

use the buttons below to find what you needįind what you need for a REAL ID or Enhanced permitįind what you need for a Standard Permit or LicenseĪt the DMV, we will give you a temporary non-photo license document.

to find a complete list of proofs of identity New York accepts, please review How to apply for a New York Learner Permit/ DriverLicense/Non-Driver ID card (PDF) (ID-44), or.

surrender your out-of-state license, unless it is lost or stolen.

pass a vision test at the DMV or bring a completed Eye Test Report (PDF) (MV-619).

This transaction can only be processed in person, at a DMV office.

You must exchange your out of state license at the DMV Learn more about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents. at land crossings from Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean countries can be used to board a domestic flight (within U.S.).has a white star in a black circle on the front.can be used to board a domestic (within U.S.) flight.Has 'NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES' on the front.beginning May 7, 2025, not accepted to board a domestic (within U.S.) flight or to enter some federal buildings.Your New York license will be valid for 5 years.ĭMV offers three types of licenses: Standard, Enhanced, and REAL ID marked 'non-renewable' or 'non-transferable' 6.a hardship or an 'employment only driver license' 5.You cannot exchange your license if it is have been issued at least 6 months before you apply for a New York license (unless it is a commercial driver license that has been valid for any amount of time) 2.be valid or expired less than 24 months.Your current license must be from another US state or territory out-of-state license must (see instructions below if you are student or a driver from another country), state or territory, federal district, or Canadian province) within 30 days of becoming a resident of New York. You must exchange your out-state driver license (from another U.S. Overview Who must exchange their out of state license

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