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Are you REAL ID ready?

If your New York State license or ID does not have a star or a flag on it, then you do not have a REAL ID compliant document.

Starting May 2025, you must have a REAL ID compliant document (or a passport) to fly. You will not be allowed to board a plane using your regular ('Standard') license or ID. Learn more about REAL ID or Enhanced Licenses, Permits and IDs [1].

A non-driver ID is a photo ID card for someone who does not drive. A person of any age can get a non-driver ID card. You must apply in a DMV office.

 

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV [2]


Apply for the first time

  • Get a non-driver ID card [3]
  • Exchange your NY State driver license for a non-driver ID card [4]
  • Proving identity and age [5]
  • Fees and refunds [6]


If you already have a non-driver ID 

  • Replace [7]
  • Renew [8]
  • Change your address [9]
  • Change name or non-address information [10]

If recently applied for a new, renewed or replacement non-driver ID, you can check the mailing status [11].

Sign up to get emails and/or text reminders [12] when your ID is about to expire. 

 

Additional information

  • Military and veteran resources [13]
  • NY State Adventure non-driver ID card [14]
  • NY State Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offense and/or human trafficking [15]
  • Enhanced, REAL ID or Standard non-driver ID [1]
  • If a family member has died [16]
  • Information for non US citizens [17]