To apply for a New York State license or permit that is Real ID compliant [1], you must provide either
Without this proof, we can not issue you a Real ID license.
Under New York's Green Light law [2], people age 16 and older can apply for a 'Standard,' not for federal purpose, non-commercial driver license or learner permit regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the United States.
You can use the document guide to find out what your need to bring to DMV to apply for a 'Standard' license or permit in New York State.