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If you have at least 6 points, use Section C to meet the residency requirements for the document you are applying for. Qualifications: proof of social security, proof of citizenship or lawful status, 2 proofs of residency, and 6 points of proof of name.

The New York State DMV is now accepting applications for driver's licenses from all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status! Now any New Yorker, 16 and above, can apply for a standard, not for federal purpose, non-commercial driver's license or learner permit, regardless of immigration status.

In ance with the law, all licenses that do not meet REAL ID standards are marked "NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES.” This also means, after May 3, 2023, you cannot use your license to board a domestic flight (within the United States) or enter some secure federal buildings.

After May 7, 2025, only the Enhanced or REAL ID will be accepted to get on a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or to enter certain federal buildings or military bases (unless you have a passport or another federally-accepted form of ID).

New York's REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and ID cards have a star inside a black circle, in the upper right corner. Additionally, New York state enhanced IDs have a flag in the corner and they also are valid for boarding a flight.

New York's REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and ID cards have a star inside a black circle, in the upper right corner. Additionally, New York state enhanced IDs have a flag in the corner and they also are valid for boarding a flight.

You must apply for a REAL ID or ENDID at a DMV office and show proof of identity. For an NDID you must also provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. You cannot apply online, by phone, or by mail.

Required documents include one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, two proofs of state residency, one proof of your Social Security number (if you've been issued one) and a current driver's license if someone is applying to exchange one issued by another U.S. state.