Driver Licenses
URGENT: Your regular New York State license or ID card will not allow you to fly starting October 2020. Lean more about REAL ID or Enhanced Driver Licenses.
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 edit your subscription.
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
- Older driver resources
- Resources for non US Citizens
- Suspensions and revocations
- Younger driver resources