If you are under 16 years old, your parent or guardian must be with you when you apply. This may include an SSI award letter, a letter from SSA, or a benefit verification letter (a list of accepted proof of SSI documents can be found online).
For an enhanced NY ID, see " Enhanced IDs" below for details.
#NYS DMV ENHANCED LICENSE APPLICATION FORM DRIVER#
A completed Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (Form MV-44).Non-compliant ID card-Submit proof of your name, birth date, and SSN.REAL ID or enhanced ID-Bring proof of your:.Proof of identity based on which credential you want:.You must apply for a brand new NYS NDID, REAL ID, or ENDID in person at a NYS DMV office. You must visit a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles office in person for a new ID, or you can mail in your application if you are exchanging your driver's license or learner permit. Be able to provide enough documents to verify your identity.Īpplying for an original non-driver photo ID card (NDID), an enhanced non-driver photo ID card (ENDID), or a federally compliant REAL ID in New York is not available online.Be a citizen or a legal resident of the U.S.If you are under 16 years old you will need consent from your parent or guardian. You can apply for a New York identification card at any age. For more detail, visit the NY DMV's guide to REAL IDs. You have the choice to apply for a non-compliant ID card or upgrade to a REAL ID-we'll walk you through the requirements below. Enhanced IDs in NY are automatically REAL ID-compliant. As of October 1, 2021, only the REAL ID will function as federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings-a standard license will not after this date. The New York DMV issues federally-compliant REAL ID cards in addition to non-compliant licenses.