Driver Licenses
Green Light Law
See information on how to apply for a learner permit and driver license under New York State's Green Light Law.
If you already have a New York State License
Renew, replace or check
- Renew license
- Replace license
- Check license/driving privilege status
- Check license mailing status
- Get driving record
Sign up for emails and text reminders when your license is about to expire. You can also change your subscription or unsubscribe.
License changes
- Change address
- Change name or non-address information
- Enhanced, REAL ID, Standard license
- Surrender your driver license for a non-driver ID
Tickets, points, penalties and restoring license
Get a license for the first time or exchange from another state
New York State residents age 16 or over can apply for a New York driver license.
Get started
- Get a driver license
- Schedule, cancel, or reschedule a road test
- Exchange an out-of-state license for a New York license
Types of licenses
- NY State driver license types and classes
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Motorcycle license
- Taxi license
- Escort driver certification
- Conditional and restricted use licenses
License requirements
Resources
- If a family member has died
- Driver medical conditions
- Driving in New York State
- Federal REAL ID
- Military & Veteran Resources
- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Training
- New York State Adventure License
- NY State Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offense and/or human trafficking
- Older driver resources
- Resources for non US Citizens
- Suspensions and revocations
- Younger driver resources