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To obtain, renew, or replace a driver’s license or a Non-Driver Photo ID Card, you must complete an MV-44 form. Get this form at http://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv44.pdf or at any Motor Vehicle office. You can also apply online.

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If your driver license or your learner permit is expired for two years or more, you cannot renew your driver license. You must apply for an original license. You must pass the vision test, the written test, and the road test, and complete a pre-licensing course.

Driver License.
The process to apply for a non-commercial driver license in NYS normally includes the following steps:
- Apply for a learner permit. Pay the application fee and the driver license fee. Pass the vision test and the written test. Receive your learner permit.
- Practice for your road test.
- Take a driver education course or a DMV-approved pre-licensing course.
- Use your driver education certificate or pre-licensing course certificate to make an appointment for your road test by phone or on-line.
- Pass your road test and receive your NYS driver license.
Non-Driver Photo ID Cards.
A person of any age who does not have a driver license can apply to the DMV for a non-driver photo ID card. You can apply for a non-driver photo ID card if your NYS driver license is suspended or revoked. A non-driver photo ID card contains the same personal information, photo, signature and special protection against alteration and fraud as a photo driver license.

Identification and Fees.
To obtain a Driver License or a Non-Driver ID Card , you must appear at a Motor Vehicle office with proof of name and date of birth. Complete information on these identity requirements can be found at http://dmv.ny.gov/id-card/prove-identity-and-age and these requirements can change. An eye test is required, which can be done at the Motor Vehicle office. There is a fee to obtain a Driver License or a Non-Driver ID.

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Office LocationAddressWestchester Peekskill
Office1045 Park Street
Peekskill, NY 10566Westchester White Plains Office200 Hamilton Ave.
White Plains, NY 10601
No written license testing, apply at
Yonkers or Peekskill.Westchester Yonkers Office1 Larkin Plaza
Yonkers, NY 10701

For telephone inquiries from the 914 area code, call 1-718-477-4820. Visit http://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/dmv-phone-numbers for additional phone numbers.

New York State ID cards are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. To get your state ID, you’ll need to visit a DMV office to make your application. You can visit the DMV website to find out where your nearest office is. You’ll need to bring a completed MV-44 form with you, which you can download from the DMV website. Remember to bring your birth certificate, Social Security card, and 3 or 4 further documents to confirm your identity. These can include things like university ID cards and utility bills, but at least 1 of them must include your signature. Once you’ve had your documents approved, pay the fee for your ID card, which is $9 for 4 years and $13 for 8 years. For tips on how to apply for an Enhanced Non-Driver’s ID, read on!

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State IDs, Permits & Licenses

If you live in New York, you can get different types of official ID cards through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can get a non-driver ID card at any age—or apply for a learner permit when you turn 16.

Non-Driver ID Card
You can get a state-issued non-driver ID without taking a driver’s test. You can get this type of ID card at any age, but if you’re under 16 you’ll need the permission of a parent or legal guardian. There’s a $9 – $13 fee. To apply, visit a DMV office near you.
Learner Permit
To get a driver’s license, first you need a learner permit. You have to be 16 or older and apply in person at a DMV office. There’s also a $80 – $120 fee, depending on how old you are.
Driver’s License
Once you have a learner permit, you’ll have to take a class, practice driving under supervision for a certain number of hours, and pass a road test. Visit the DMV website for more information.

Get ready for your learner permit

Are you ready? You must first pass the learner permit written test.

To pass the test, you must correctly answer 14 of the 20 multiple-choice questions
This includes the correct answers to at least two of the four questions about road signs
If you don’t pass the first time, there is no additional fee to retake it, and there is no limit to how many times you can take it.

The DMV has an online Driver’s Manual and an interactive quiz so you can practice. Be sure to take advantage of it!

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If you’re a US citizen and want to travel outside the country, you’ll need a US government-issued passport. Passport fees are $40 – $140, depending on your age and whether you’re applying for a passport book or a passport card.

To get started, fill in your passport application online or in-person at most US Post Offices.

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Can I get a new NY state ID online?

Department of Motor Vehicles You must apply for an original non-driver ID in a DMV office. This cannot be done online, by mail, or by phone.

How can I get my NY state ID?

If you do not have a driver license, you can apply for a non-driver photo ID card (also known as a New York State ID). Individuals of all ages can apply. You need to complete form "MV-44" and provide proof of identity and birth date (birth certificate and Social Security Card) to apply.