This document provides information and requirements for proving identity when applying for a learner permit, driver's license, or non-driver ID card in New York State. It lists acceptable documents for proving date of birth and name, and the point values of each document type. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, military ID, Social Security card, utility bills, and bank statements. The documents must contain the applicant's name and be originals, certified copies, or photocopies if applying by mail.
This document provides information and requirements for proving identity when applying for a learner permit, driver's license, or non-driver ID card in New York State. It lists acceptable documents for proving date of birth and name, and the point values of each document type. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, military ID, Social Security card, utility bills, and bank statements. The documents must contain the applicant's name and be originals, certified copies, or photocopies if applying by mail.
This document provides information and requirements for proving identity when applying for a learner permit, driver's license, or non-driver ID card in New York State. It lists acceptable documents for proving date of birth and name, and the point values of each document type. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, military ID, Social Security card, utility bills, and bank statements. The documents must contain the applicant's name and be originals, certified copies, or photocopies if applying by mail.
This document provides information and requirements for proving identity when applying for a learner permit, driver's license, or non-driver ID card in New York State. It lists acceptable documents for proving date of birth and name, and the point values of each document type. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, military ID, Social Security card, utility bills, and bank statements. The documents must contain the applicant's name and be originals, certified copies, or photocopies if applying by mail.
Use this form and complete form MV-44 Application for Permit, Driver License, Non-Driver ID when you apply for a Learner Permit, Driver License, or Non-Driver ID Card.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TOPROVE YOUR IDENTITY
u You must provide ORIGINAL documents or documents that are certified by the issuing agency. However, if DMV allows you to send your application by mail, you must send photocopies, do not send the original documents. u The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not issue a learner permit, driver license or non-driver ID card for the first time, or if you have a document that has been expired for more than 2 years, until you do the following: 1. Prove your date of birth - Present one of the documents from the list below. 2. Prove your name - You must show your Social Security card and one or more documents that total 4 points from the list below. If you are not eligible to have a Social Security card, you must show documents that total 6 points from the list below and a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that was issued within 30 days of your application to DMV; the letter must state that you are not eligible to have the card. You must also show the Department of Homeland Security documentation that was used by the SSA to determine that you are not eligible. IMPORTANT: Your name must be the same on each document that you show to prove your name. NOTE: If you have a valid NYSDMV photo document or a NYSDMVphoto document that can be renewed, you can use that document to meet the required 6 points for proof of name and proof of date of birth (if required). If DMV has no record of your Social Security number, you must also meet the Social Security requirements that are explained above. u Your signature must be on at least one of the documents that you show for proof. u DMV will not accept more than one document of the same type of proof. For example, 3 major credit cards count as one credit card. DMV will accept one INS/DHS document, which will be used to prove name and date of birth. u DMV will not accept documents with any alterations or erasures. DMV will confiscate all documents that appear to be fraudulent so the documents can be reviewed by DMV's Investigations Unit. If you submit a fraudulent document, you may be subject to criminal prosecution. u If you want an Enhanced Driver License you must also prove you are a U.S. citizen and a resident of NYS. Refer to form ID-44EDL for a list of documents that you can show for proof. u If you want a Commercial Learner Permit or Commercial Driver License you must prove that you are a NYS resident and you must also prove that you are a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or that you have temporary legal presence in the U.S. Refer to form ID-44CDL for a list of documents that you can show for proof. IMPORTANT: Making a false statement in an application or in any proof or statement in conjunction with it, or deceiving or substituting, or causing another person to deceive or substitute in connection with such application, is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal Law for Non-Driver card applicants, and is a misdemeanor under Section 392 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law for driver license applicants, and may result in the revocation or suspension of your license. ACCEPTABLE POINT VALUE ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF IDENTITY AS PROOF OF FOR PROOF FOR LEARNER PERMIT, DRIVER LICENSE OR NON-DRIVER ID CARD DATE OF BIRTH? OF NAME Expired documents are NOT acceptable, except where specifically noted in the table below. US or US Territory Birth Certificate showing both first and last name, issued by a Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, or US State Department. (US Territories are: American Samoa, YES 0 Guam, Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.) YES 0 Tribal Birth Certificate from a Federally recognized tribe, proving birth in the U.S. US DOS Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350, F-545) NYS Photo Driver License /Learner Permit/Non-Driver ID Card. Must be current or not expired for more than 2 years. US State Department issued Passport or Passport Card. DMV form MV-45 Statement of Identity And/Or Residence IF UNDER AGE 21. Affidavit by a parent or legal guardian, signed in the presence of a DMV representative. See the MV-45 for more information.
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
DMV form MV-45A Statement of Identity And/Or Residence - For Applicants Represented by Government or Government-Approved Facilities. See the MV-45A for more information. DMV form MV-45B Statement of Identity - For Applicants Who Can Be Considered A Disenfranchised, Homeless Youth. See the MV-45B for more information. US Military Photo ID Card (issued to active, reserve, and retired military personnel only ) Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561 or N-645)
NO
3 3
YES YES
Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578)
YES
Employment Authorization Card (I-688B or I-766) with photo, issued by INS/DHS (must be valid)
YES
Permanent Resident Card (I-551).
Reentry Permit (I-327).
YES YES
Refugee Travel Document (I-571).
YES
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The forms are available at www.dmv.ny.gov and in all DMV offices.
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POINT VALUE ACCEPTABLE
AS PROOF OF FOR PROOF DATE OF BIRTH OF NAME Expired documents are NOT acceptable, except where specifically noted in the table below. Foreign Passport with a valid I-551 stamp or with a statement on the Visa. Passport must be in YES 3 English or translated by an embassy. ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF IDENTITY FOR LEARNER PERMIT, DRIVER LICENSE OR NON-DRIVER ID CARD
Foreign Passport with a Visa and a valid I-94 issued by INS/DHS. Passport must be in English or translated by an embassy. Also, if your I-94 has status code: - F1 (student) or F2 (spouse or child of student), you must also show the original stamped INS/DHS form I-20, with any subsequent I-20 and notice of approval (if appropriate).
YES
NYS Benefit/Medicaid Card WITHOUT Photo
3 2
NO NO
NYS Interim License/Permit/Non-Driver ID, without photo
NO
NYS or NYC Pistol Permit
NO
NYS Professional License
NO
NYS Registration Document (Vehicle or Boat only)
NYS Certificate of Title Out-of-State Enhanced Driver License/Learner Permit/Non-Driver ID Card. Must be current or expired no longer than two years. Photo Driver License issued by another US State, jurisdiction or possession, or Canadian Province or territory. (This license must be current or expired no longer than 2 years).
2 2
NO NO
YES
NO
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card
NO
Canadian Birth Certificate with St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card
YES
US Military Dependent ID Card
NO
US College ID Card With Photo and Official Transcript
NO
US High School ID Card with Report Card
US Marriage or Divorce Record OR Court Issued Name Change Decree
2 2
NO NO
US Social Security Card
NO
US Computer Printed Pay Stub (must have your name)
US Employee ID Card
1 1
NO NO
US High School Diploma OR GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
NO
US Supermarket Check Cashing Card (must have your signature and pre-printed name)
NO
US Union Card
NO
US Health Insurance Card/Prescription Card
NO
US Life Insurance Policy (in effect at least 2 years)
NO
US Utility Bill with name and address. A utility bill is defined as a bill containing the applicants name and address for any recurring service (e.g. home or cell telephone bill, electric bill, trash bill, water bill). Only one utility bill per applicant can be accepted.
NO
Veterans Universal Access Photo ID Card
Federal or New York State Income Tax W-2 (with SSN) Only one of the following items, if issued by the same financial institution, can be submitted: u US Bank Statement u US Cancelled Check (with your pre-printed name on it) u US Cash Card (ATM) (must have your signature & pre-printed name) u Valid Major US Credit Card
NO
NO
NO
- J1 (exchange visitor) or J2 (spouse or child of exchange visitor), you must also show the original stamped INS/DHS form DS-2019 with any subsequent IAP-66 and notice of approval (if appropriate). - A1, A2, G1 or G3: Contact the Department of State to get a driver license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card. - G4: Apply for DMV services only at DMV's Midtown Manhattan office. - I : Bring a letter from the Foreign Press Center to DMV's Midtown Manhattan office. Refugees and Asylees must submit paperwork to the Supervisor for approval. NYS Benefit/Medicaid Card WITH Photo
