Non-Driver ID Card

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].

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]