You can renew 1 year before and up to 2 years after your non-driver ID expires. If it is expired for 2 years or more, you can’t renew - there are no exceptions. 1

If you are 62 or older or you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or public assistance, you are eligible for a reduced fee or 'No Fee' ID. See the section ‘Reduced fee or 'No Fee' non driver IDs’ on this page for more information.

Renew online 

If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID, or you want to keep your Standard, you can renew online. Your document type will stay the same. Download and print a temporary license in PDF format to use until your new license arrives. Due to a greater than normal volume of renewals, there may be a delay in receipt of your permanent document. Your temporary document is valid for 60 days.

Renew non-driver ID online [2]

Renew by mail

If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID, or you want to keep your Standard, you can renew by mail. Your document type will stay the same. 

You cannot renew by mail if you have a REAL ID or Enhanced non-driver ID with a photo that is over 16 years old. You must come into an office to take a new picture. 

If you apply by mail, send us a photocopy of your proof of SSI.  

Complete the notice we sent you and return it in the envelope provided.  Be sure to include payment in the form of a check or money order payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles".

If you did not receive a renewal notice, you can use an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (pdf) [3] (MV-44). 

Mail with payment to

NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
207 Genesee Street, Suite 6
Utica, NY  13501-2874

Renew at an office and get an Enhanced or REAL ID

You don't have to get an Enhanced or REAL ID. 2 However, if you have a Standard, you will not be allowed to board a domestic flight starting in October 2021 (unless you have a Passport).

Complete this guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before you come to DMV. 

Find the documents you need to upgrade your non-driver ID [4]

Office procedures have changed due to COVID-19.

We recommend you conduct your DMV business at the office or by mail in the County where you are a resident.

See instructions and reservation information for your county [5]

Fee

 Learn more about Standard, REAL ID and Enhanced documents [1].

Reduced fee or 'No Fee' non-driver IDs

• If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and are under age 62, your fee is $6.50.
• If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and are age 62 or older, you can get a 'No Fee' renewal.
• If you are any age and receive public assistance, you can get a 'No Fee' renewal.
• If you are age 62 or older and don't  receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your fee is $6.50

If you have an Enhanced non-driver ID, the additional $30.00 still applies.

To get a reduced fee or 'No Fee' non-driver ID, you must you must apply by mail or at a DMV office. You cannot get a reduced or no fee renewal if you renew online. If you renew online, you will need to pay the regular fees for a non-driver ID card renewal.

You may be eligible for a reduced fee or no fee non-driver ID if you are 62 or older and you receive supplemental security income, or if you are any age and receive public assistance.

Age 62 or older and receive Supplement Security Income

Provide proof of your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income. This proof can be:

• Notice of Award notifying you that you are eligible for SSI benefits
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) letter
• Notice of change in payment (SSA-L8151)
• Third Party Query (TPQY) letter
• Report of Confidential Social Security Information (SSA-2258)
• Benefit Verification letter (you must call the Social Security Administration in advance to obtain this letter: 1-800-772-1213)

At a DMV office:  Bring original proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By mail: Send us a photocopy of your proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Receive Public Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or Medical Assistance

Provide proof that you receive Public Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or Medical Assistance. This proof can be:

• Client Notice System (CNS) notice that states benefits are “approved [6],” “recertified [7],” “changed [8],” or “same amount [9]” with your name, case number, and effective date.
• Welfare Management System (WMS) Budget Screen [10] print out with case name, number, and effective date and Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) with your name.
• NYC only: Budget Letter [11] with your name, number, and effective date. You must contact the NYC Human Resources Administration to obtain this letter. You can call them at 718-722-8009 [12] or send an e-mail to [email protected] [13].
• Outside NYC only: MyBenefits Budget Sheet [14] with your name, number, and effective date. You must print the Budget Sheet from mybenefits.ny.gov [15].

At a DMV office:  Bring original proofs.
By mail: Send us a photocopy of your proofs.

Your ID will come in the mail

You can check the mailing status [16] of your photo document online. Due to a greater than normal volume of renewals, there may be a delay in receipt of your permanent document. 

Additional information

If you are turning 21 soon

Wait until you are within 40 days of your 21st birthday to renew. If you renew 41 days or more before your 21st birthday, your ID will have “UNDER 21” on it.  If your renewal is processed less than 40 days before your birthday, we will mail you a non-driver ID card without the words “UNDER 21” on or near the date of your birthday.

Temporary Visitor

As long as the Temporary Visitor status that DMV has on file is not expired you can renew your non-driver ID card online, through the mail or in an office. 

If your Temporary Visitor status has been extended, you must go to a DMV office with your updated paperwork from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).   We will update our records to show that your Temporary Visitor status has been extended so you can renew your non-driver ID card. Your new non-driver ID card will have your new temporary visitor expiration date.

Overseas (out of the country, abroad)

When overseas, you must renew your non-drivers ID card through the mail. Please submit

• the renewal notice we mailed you, or if you don't have it, an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (pdf) [3] (MV-44)
• the appropriate fee

We recommend that you send us a pre-addressed priority mail return envelope with your application. This will help ensure that we send your ID to the correct address.