your original Pre - licensing Course Certificate MV-278 or Student Certificate of Completion MV-285, copies are not acceptable


if you are under 18, a Certification of Supervised Driving PDF [7] MV-262 completed by your parent or guardian - this must be given to the license examiner each time you take a road test


who has a license valid to operate the test vehicle a driver age 21 or older


to drive during the test that has a valid registration and inspection, operates properly and is in clean condition 5 a vehicle


For a motorcycle test, you also need


a properly operating, registered and inspected motorcycle 6


a properly operating, registered and inspected motor vehicle and a driver with a valid driver license to transport the license examiner during your road test


Print this checklist [8 ]


After you pass your test


our license examiner will give you an interim license that allows you to drive. Keep the interim license with your photo learner permit you will receive your photo driver license in the mail, in about 2 weeks if you are under age 18 and have a Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ driver license , you must obey the restrictions for junior drivers see Graduated Driver License GDL Law and restrictions on drivers under age 18 [9 ]


If you fail your test


Don't worry. If you fail a non - commercial license road test , your learner permit remains valid until the expiration date. If your learner permit expires before your next road test , you must get a new learner permit. See Get a learner permit [10].


You can schedule another road test , but you must pay additional fees if you failed your first two road tests. You will need to wait at least one day to take the test again.


How to pay for additional tests


If you fail your road test , you can pay for additional tests online or by phone. To pay , you must have a valid learner permit or driver license provide your DMV ID Number from your Learner Permit Client ID Number and your date of birth have no other road tests currently available pay the fee with a credit or debit card 7


Pay additional road test fees online [11 ]


Pay additional fees by phone : 1 - 518 - 402 - 2100 For information about how to get a Pre - Licensing Course Certificate MV-278 , see Prepare for your road test [12]. The fee for up to two road tests for a non - commercial license is included in your $10.00 driver license application fee. Usually, the earliest date is within three to five weeks , but at peak testing periods during summer and school breaks it may be up to 10 weeks away. There are no waiting lists. If you have an interim or temporary learner permit without a photo , you must also show a NY State photo driver license or a NY State non - driver ID Card. Photo documents from other states are not acceptable. The vehicle must have functional seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers and other equipment, a front passenger area and seatbelt free of trash, clutter or debris that might stain or damage the license examiner s uniform, and a front passenger door that is able to be opened from the inside of the vehicle The motorcycle must not have more than three wheels in contact with the ground


The DMV accepts : American Express Card Discover Card /Novus MasterCard MasterCard Debit card without personal identification number PIN VISA Card Visa Debit Card without personal identification number PIN


Driver License [13 ]


Self-Certification


1. Why do I have to self-certify?


New federal regulations require all commercial drivers to certify to the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV the type of driving they perform or expect to perform. Drivers that self - certify to a non - excepted driving type NA or NI are also required to submit a copy of their USDOT Medical Examiner s Certificate.


This is a nationwide safety initiative that affects commercial driver in all states.


2. What are the self-certification driving types?


Non - Excepted Interstate NI : Commercial driving operation is permitted across state lines , and you are required to meet the Federal medical requirements


Non - Excepted Intrastate NA : Commercial driving operation is restricted to New York State only , and you are required to meet the Federal medical requirements


Excepted Interstate EI : Commercial driving operation is permitted across state lines for excepted operation only and you are exempt from the Federal medical requirements


Excepted Intrastate EA : Commercial driving operation is restricted to New York State, permitted for excepted operation only and you are exempt from the Federal medical requirements.


3. What if my driving type changes?


If your driving type changes , you must go into your local DMV office to change your self - certification driving type and have your license amended to add or delete the appropriate restrictions. A transaction fee will apply. If you are self - certifying to a non - excepted driving type NA or NI you will need to bring a copy of your valid USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate if it is not already on file with DMV.


4. Can I change my self-certification driving type online?


No , you must go into a DMV office.


5. I am eligible for an excepted operation, but I have a valid DOT Medical Examiner s Certificate. What driving type should I certify to?


You should certify to the type of driving in which you operate or expect to operate , and your CDL will have the restrictions for that driving type.


Remember , your certification can be changed anytime at a local DMV office through a license amendment transaction.


NOTE: If you are capable of obtaining a Medical Examiner s Certificate , then the NI driving type will allow for the broadest commercial operation capability with no license restrictions applied.


6. I do not meet the USDOT federal medical requirements, and I cannot obtain a Medical Examiner s Certificate. I do not operate in any federal excepted operation, but I was able to keep my CDL because it was issued prior to 9/9/1999. Can I still keep my CDL license?


Yes , you are eligible for Excepted Intrastate operation EA. You must ensure that your CDL has the required restrictions: K CDL Intrastate Only and A3 Med Cert Exempt. CDL holders that certify to EA can only operate a commercial motor vehicle within New York State, and cannot deliver cargo coming from, or being delivered to, another state or foreign country.


7. I work for a "private" company that provides school bus service to local school systems. Do I need to provide a Medical Examiner s Certificate or can I certify to "EI"?


If you operate or expect to operate in an excepted operation such as school operation for a private service , you can choose EI.


School operation is defined as " school to home / home to school " operation and includes interstate operation for school operation only. This does not include field trips. Only applicants employed by a municipality can drive for out - of - state field trips.


It is important to remember that when you choose driving type EI, you are limited to driving only for an excepted operation.


8. I have a current CDL license with no restrictions. I do NOT have a Medical Examiner s Certificate and I do not use my CDL license to drive commercially. For example I am retired, not working, etc. I don t want to downgrade my license because I paid for a CDL and have several years before it expires. What driving type should I choose?


Federal regulations require all CDL drivers to certify to the type of driving in which they operate or expect to operate. You should choose the box which describes the type of driving that you perform or expect to perform. If you expect to operate in an excepted driving type EA or EI then a Medical Examiner s Certificate is not required. You will need to have the appropriate restrictions added to your driver s license A3 and/or K. If you expect to operate in a non - excepted driving type NA or NI then a Medical Examiner s Certificate is required.


9. Why did I receive my Medical Examiner s Certificate back in the mail with a rejection letter?


The rejection letter indicates why the Medical Examiner s Certificate is being returned to you. If information was incorrect, missing or illegible , you must contact your physician to have the form amended or another form completed.


If your Medical Examiners Certificate was rejected because it was not completed by a doctor listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners , you must have a new exam completed by a doctor on the registry. To find a certified doctor in your area please visit the Federal website at National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Search [1].


10. If I downgrade my license to a non-commercial class, am I eligible for a refund?


No refund will be given as the driver will have the remainder of the renewal period as well as the two year grace period to be granted back the CDL without re - testing requirements. A refund is only allowed by law if the license is surrendered in full and there is 4 years or more remaining at the time of surrender.


11. Will you send me a reminder when my Medical Examiner s Certificate or my medical variance is going to expire?


Yes , DMV sends reminders to CDL and CLP holders who have registered to receive email and/or text reminders about the status of their medical certifications [2] and medical variances [3]. To register to receive these reminders , go to Get email and/or text reminders [4].


Failure to submit an updated Medical Examiner s Certificate, or medical variance, prior to the expiration date of the one on file may result in your CDL being downgraded. You should allow at least two weeks to process your updated documents.


12. The Medical Examiner s Certificate I previously sent has since expired or is due to expire. My next doctor s appointment is not for another two weeks. What happens to my CDL in the meantime?


Once your Medical Examiner s Certificate on file expires , you are no longer certified to drive commercial vehicles. A notice advising you of your not certified medical status and impending license downgrade 56 days from the date of notice will be sent to you. When we receive your new updated medical certificate , you will be re - certified. If your CDL was downgraded because of your " not certified " medical status , you will need to visit a local DMV office to upgrade your license back to a CDL.


13. How do I know that the DMV received my self-certification and/or Medical Examiner s Certificate information?


If you are signed up for MyDMV or sign up at go to MyDMV [5] at the DMV website and use the service called " My License Status, Renewal and Replacement , " you can look under " License Status " to determine your self - certification driving type, medical certification status and medical certificate expiration date.


If you self - certified to driving types NI & NA , you will have a medical certification status of either " Certified " or " Not Certified. " If you self - certified to EI or EA , you will have a medical certification status of " Not Required ".


Note: DMV is entering commercial driver self - certification and medical certification data daily, as soon as possible. However , due to the volume of responses it could take a period of time for a driver record to be fully updated. Self - certification driving types data will be entered and show first, followed later by medical certification data , So , there may be a period of time where an NI or NA driving type reflects a " Not Certified " medical status until the medical certification data is entered, when it will then be updated to " Certified ".


14. How can I contact the Medical Certification Unit?


Fax : 518 - 486 - 4421 or 518 - 486 - 3260


Email : [ email protected] [6 ]


Mail:


NYS DMVMedical Certification UnitPO Box 2601Albany , NY 12220 - 0601


What To Do If You Receive A Traffic Ticket


INTRODUCTION


If you are issued a ticket for a non - criminal moving traffic violation in the five boroughs of New York City , it will be handled by a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles DMV Traffic Violations Bureau TVB. This allows courts in these areas to concentrate on criminal cases, including driving offenses, such as driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended or revoked aggravated unlicensed operation. However , TVBs do not handle parking violations.


If you plead not guilty to a traffic ticket in one of these TVB areas , your case will be heard by a DMV Administrative Law Judge ALJ, an experienced attorney with special training in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. An ALJ has the authority to decide whether or not you are guilty and to set a fine if you are found guilty. An ALJ also has the authority to revoke or suspend your driver license and/or auto registration when required by law or when the ALJ believes it is in the interest of traffic safety.


Just as in traffic courts in other areas of the state , you may present witnesses and evidence at a hearing before an ALJ and be represented by an attorney.


IF YOU ARE ISSUED A TICKET


Follow the instructions on the ticket for the plea you wish to make, and act promptly.


If you don't answer the ticket in the time allowed , your driver license will be suspended. Later , you could be found guilty of the charge because of your failure to respond a default conviction. Your license would be suspended for not paying the fine and a judgment would be entered against you.


Driving with a suspended license is a crime. A felony conviction may result in fines of up to $5,000, jail, probation, or confiscation of your vehicle. As the number of suspensions you have increases , the penalties also increase. A driver is suspended for ticket not answered and fine not paid.


To Plead Not Guilty - Use the Traffic Ticket Pleas, Hearings and Payments online transaction [1] or read the " not guilty " instructions and check the " not guilty " box on the back of the ticket. Fill in the requested information , sign it , and mail the ticket to the Albany address listed. DMV will send you a letter telling you when and where to go for your hearing. If you are hearing impaired and require an interpreter , include a request for one when you mail your not guilty plea. An interpreter will be assigned to your hearing at no charge to you.


ATTEND YOUR HEARING


Hearings are open to the public. You may go to any TVB office to watch hearings so you know what to expect at yours.


To Plead Guilty - Use the Traffic Ticket Pleas, Hearings and Payments online transaction [1] or read the instructions and check the " guilty " box on the back of the ticket. Fill in the requested information , sign it and , , either mail it with your payment to the Albany address listed on the ticket or bring your payment to any TVB office. You may pay the fine and surcharge by Visa or Mastercard, or by a check or money order payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Include the total fines and surcharges listed on the ticket for your violation.


You may not plead guilty by mail if the charge against you will result in license or registration suspension or revocation upon conviction such as driving without insurance or a third speeding violation within 18 months. If you plead guilty to such a charge by mail , you will be notified that you must go to the TVB to answer the charge in person.


Your Address - If your mailing address is different from the address written on the front of the ticket , please write the correct mailing address in the space provided on the back of the ticket.


You may request your traffic ticket hearing to be postponed and rescheduled to a different date. For the ticket's first postponement , the appropriate TVB must receive your request by mail at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing. You may also make your postponement request in person at that office or by telephone at least one day before your hearing date. If it would be a second or subsequent postponement for the same ticket , your request must be made in person at the appropriate TVB office at least one day before your hearing date. Your request for a second or subsequent postponement also must include a " good cause, " which is the reason you want the hearing rescheduled. Your " good cause " is subject to approval by a TVB Administrative Law Judge.


For a traffic ticket issued within New York City: Mail your request to the Albany, NY, address on your ticket - the office must receive your request at least ten days before the date of your scheduled hearing. You also may make your request in person at any TVB office in New York City, or telephone the TVB at 718 -488 - 5710, at least one day before the date of your scheduled hearing.


For a traffic ticket to be answered to a TVB outside New York City : Mail your request to the TVB office indicated on your ticket. The office must receive your request at least ten days before the scheduled hearing date. You also may make your request in person to that TVB office or by telephone at least one day before the date of your scheduled hearing


You are considered innocent of the charge against you unless you are proven guilty at your hearing. You cannot be found guilty unless there is " clear and convincing evidence " that you committed the violation.


If you find it hard to understand English , you may bring someone to help you. Tell the ALJ, before the hearing starts, that someone who speaks your native language and English is there to interpret.


The ALJ will listen to sworn testimony from the police officer, who will explain why you were given the ticket. Then , you or your attorney may ask the officer questions. You also may bring witnesses to testify for you and written evidence. The judge may ask witnesses questions to better understand their testimony.


You do not have to testify but you may if you wish. You cannot be found guilty just because you do not testify.


When all of the evidence and testimony have been given , the ALJ will decide whether or not you are guilty. That decision will be based only on the evidence and testimony presented at the hearing and what the law states. If the ALJ decides the charge against you was not proven by clear and convincing evidence , you will be found not guilty. If the charge is proven and you are found guilty , the judge will set a fine. Your license or registration also may be suspended or revoked, depending on the violation and your overall driving record.


APPEALS


If you believe the ALJ's decision was incorrect based on the facts and the law , you may file an appeal. You can determine if you can file an appeal online [2] or download Traffic Violations Bureau Appeal form [3] AA-33 from the DMV web site. The appeal form is also available at TVB offices. Read the instructions carefully. If you wish , your attorney may help you file the appeal. Remember to include a payment for the appeal fees. An appeal must be filed , and the appeal form and fees must be sent to :


The State Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Violations Bureaus handle parking tickets or violations by pedestrians. These are usually handled by a local parking violations bureau or court.


The most common reasons your license may be suspended or revoked due to motor vehicle violations follow. Remember , your license also will be suspended if you do not answer a ticket or pay a fine. An ALJ has the authority to suspend or revoke your license for violations other than those listed.


Speeding / Misdemeanors If you commit three speeding and/or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months , your license will be revoked for at least six months.


New Driver Probation You are on license probation for six months after you pass a road test. If you are found guilty of committing any two moving violations during your probation period , your license will be suspended for 60 days. It will also be suspended for 60 days if you are found guilty of committing a single, more serious violation during the probation period, including speeding, tailgating, unauthorized racing or reckless driving. For violations committed on or after November 1 , 2014 - If you are found guilty of committing a texting / cell phone violation during the probation period , your license will be suspended for 120 days. For texting / cell phone violations committed between July 1 , 2013 and October 31 , 2014, your probationary license will be suspended for 60 days.


If you are a holder of a probationary / junior license or learner permit and you are charged with a cell phone / texting violation on or after July 1 , 2013 , you cannot plead by mail or online. You must appear for a hearing in a TVB office.


Points Most traffic violations carry violation points. The points will be added to your record using the date the violation occurred, not the date you are found guilty. If your violation points in any 18-month period add up to 11 or more , your license may be revoked or suspended following a hearing.


The ALJ usually holds the point hearing immediately after you are found guilty of a violation that brings your total to 11 or more points in 18 months. On the following panel is a list of common violations and the number of points for each.


Taking a DMV - approved accident prevention course can reduce your point total by up to four points and reduce your auto liability and collision insurance premiums by 10% for three years. Ask for more information at any motor vehicle office.


Violation Points


LET US HEAR FROM YOU


We welcome your suggestions for improving TVB services and operations. Please write your suggestions and leave them at a TVB office or mail them to :


Director Office of Traffic Violations Department of Motor Vehicles 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228


Supervising ALJ Office of Traffic Violations 801 Axinn Avenue Garden City, NY 11530


TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS [4 ]


Additional information can be found at: Tickets received in New York City [1 ]


Mark J. F. Schroeder , Commissioner


C-49 2/05


Return to DMV Publications [5 ]


Estimate registration fees and taxes[1]


If this is the original registration first time you register your vehicle , you must pay the registration fee vehicle plate fee county use tax sales tax see sales tax information [2 ] title certificate fee of $50.00 MCTD 1 fee for the following 12 counties only: Bronx, Kings Brooklyn, New York Manhattan, Queens, Richmond Staten Island, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester


If you transfer the registration and plates from another vehicle , you don t need to pay the plate fees or MCTD fee , and you may be able to transfer the registration fees to your new vehicle.


Estimate fees and taxes online


The online estimates DOES NOT include the sales tax.


You can also use these charts to estimate your registration fees, use taxes, and supplemental fees for passenger vehicles [3 ] commercial vehicles [4 ]


Sorry , you cannot use the online service to estimate fees and taxes for trailers or boats see instructions below.


Estimate registration fees and taxes online [5 ]


Estimate trailer and boat registration fees


Trailer and boat registration fees are calculated differently. You can t use the online service to estimate them. See register a trailer [6], or register a boat [7] for how to estimate these registration fees. Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District You don t need to pay sales tax when you register if you show DMV acceptable proof that you paid the sales tax when you bought the vehicle, or if the registration is tax exempt. See sales tax information [2].


Common Tasks:


Order personalized plates[1]


How do I order personalized plates?


You can order personalized plates for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.


Learn more about personalized plate fees, requirements and restrictions. [2]


Many picture plates can also be personalized. You can browse our collection of picture plates online. The categories are : I Love NY Adventure [3 ] Sports [4 ] Military and Veterans [5 ] Counties and Regions of NY State [6 ] Colleges , Fraternities , Sororities [7 ] Causes [8 ] Professions [9 ] Organizations [10 ] Motorcycle Plates [11 ]


Order online


You can order personalized plates online unless you want personalized plates for people with disabilities that have the Universal Symbol of Access.


To order personalized plates online : You must have a valid New York State vehicle registration in the passenger, commercial or motorcycle registration class that does not expire within 60 days. The mailing address on your vehicle registration record must be your current mailing address. Your vehicle registration record must match your current name if your name has changed. You must provide your current plate number, the 3-letter registration class code and the first three letters of your last name. See a sample registration document. [12] You must have a credit card that DMV accepts, and a valid email address for confirmation purposes.


Order personalized plates online [13 ]


To order personalized plates by mail , use the Application for Custom Plates PDF [14] CP-30.


Mail the completed form and your payment to :


NYS DMV Custom Plates UnitP.O. Box 2775Albany , NY 12220


It s faster and easier to do it online. To order by phone , call the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.


At a DMV office


You can save yourself trip. It s faster and easier to do it online.


Find a DMV office. [15]


When to expect your new plates and registration


In approximately 10 days or less after your order is processed , you will receive new registration documents that show your current plate number and your new plate combination. Allow at least six weeks for the custom plates to arrive Your new registration documents will be mailed separately from your new custom plates If you do not receive your registration documents within two weeks or your custom plates within six weeks , contact the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838.


Check my plate order mailing status. [16]


What to do with your current vehicle plates when you receive new plates


To protect against the fraudulent use of your current vehicle plates , mark each vehicle plate with a permanent ink pen. Do not put both vehicle plates in the recycling / garbage on the same day. You can t order personalized plates before your vehicle is registered, when renewing your registration, or before transferring a registration. You must have a registration windshield sticker, receipt and regular series plates issued by DMV before ordering personalized plates. To order personalized plates for people with disabilities that have the Universal Symbol of Access , call the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. If your registration expires within the next 60 days , renew your registration [17] before you order personalized plates. Change your address online [18] before ordering personalized plates. You must visit a DMV office [15] to change your name on all DMV records and documents. Learn more about how to change your name [19]. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA. Some picture or professional plates can t be purchased by mail. Some plates are not available by phone. Professional, emergency services, veterans and some organization plates are limited to membership and must be ordered through the organization or directly from the Custom Plates Unit, with documentation.


Plates [20 ]


Replace license or permit[1]


You can replace your license or permit including commercial and enhanced if it was lost, stolen or destroyed, or after you update your address. You can't replace your document if it is expired.


If you are turning 21 soon , order within 40 days of your birthday.


We recommend you come to the DMV now to get an Enhanced or REAL ID, and avoid a second office visit later. 2 Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2].


Replace at an office and get an Enhanced or REAL ID


Replace online


WARNING: If you replace your Standard online , your new document will show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'.


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


Replace online [4 ]


Replace by mail


WARNING: If you replace your Standard by mail , your new document will show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'.


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


Send


a completed Application for Permit , Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card PDF [5] MV-44


if you do not know your DMV ID number, enter your date of birth and name as it appeared on your old document photocopies of acceptable proof of identity [6 ] payment of $17.50 check or money order payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles "


To


The fee is $17.50.


If you apply by mail or at a DMV office , you can pay by credit / debit card or a check or money order made out to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. To apply online , you must use a credit / debit card. The DMV accepts : American Express Card Discover Card /Novus MasterCard MasterCard Debit card without personal identification number PIN VISA Card Visa Debit Card without personal identification number PIN


If you want the fee waived for a license or permit lost due to a crime , you must apply at a DMV office and show form MV-78B completed by the police.


Address and mailing information


Temporary address


We send documents to the address we have on our records at the time of the order. If you moved , first change your address [7], then order a replacement.


When you order by mail or at a DMV office [8], you can ask that your replacement document be sent to an address that is different from the address on your document. 5 Sorry , you can't use a temporary address when you order online.


We will mail you your document


We will mail it to the mailing address currently on our records or an alternate address you provide. 6 To verify or change your address , see Address Change [7].


It takes about 10 days for your license to come in the mail. You can check the mailing status online [9]. If it has been more than 2 weeks since you ordered your duplicate , contact us [10].


You do not need an eye exam when you replace your document.


Your expiration date and ID number will not change when your replace your document.


Change my name or make other changes


To change your name or other non - address information photo, height, add / remove corrective lenses , you will need go to a DMV office. See how to change your name or other information [11].


Veteran status designation


If you are a qualified U.S. military veteran who was honorably discharged, and you have a NY State driver license, learner permit or non - driver photo ID card , you can have the word " Veteran " printed on the upper left hand of your photo document.


There is no additional fee for the veteran status designation on your document , but all regular transaction fees will apply.


Learn how to get the veteran status on your license [12].


When overseas you must replace your license through the mail. Please submit a completed Application for Permit , Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card PDF [5] MV-44 include payment of $17.50


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


Temporary visitors and international students


As long as the Temporary Visitor status that DMV has on file is not expired you can replace your license 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 Immigration and Naturalization Service INS. We will update our records to show that your Temporary Visitor status has been extended so you can replace your license. Your new license will have your new temporary visitor expiration date. If you request a replacement driver license 41 days or more before your 21st birthday , it will say UNDER 21. Starting in October 2020 , you will need an Enhanced or REAL ID to board a domestic flight unless you have a passport. If your license or permit was issued before October 30 , 2017 and is not Enhanced , you have a Standard document. Newly issued Standard documents show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'.


If you want to replace in an office and keep your Standard document type , follow these steps :


Step 1: Complete an Application for Permit , Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card PDF [5] MV-44


Step 2 : Come to an office. Bring your current license or permit your application payment


Newly issued Standard licenses and permits show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'. To get a free replacement for a driver license or learner permit that was stolen or was lost due to a crime , you must get form MV-78B from a police agency. This form is available only from police agencies, not from the DMV. If you want your new driver license sent to an alternate address , include an additional note and clearly print the alternate address. Don t write the alternate address on form MV-44. The mailing address you write on form MV-44 must be the address that is listed on your photo document and your DMV record. If you want your new driver license sent to an alternate address , include an additional note and clearly print the alternate address. Don t write the alternate address on form MV-44. The mailing address you write on form MV-44 must be the address that is listed on your photo document and your DMV record.


The Point and Insurance Reduction Program PIRP is a DMV - approved course designed to teach motorists critical information about Highway Safety and Accident Prevention.


How do I get the insurance premium reduction?


The course sponsor will mail you a completion certificate within 45 business days after you complete the classroom course or 14 business days after you complete an online course. If you present your certificate to your insurance company or agent within 90 days after course completion , your liability and collision premium reduction will begin immediately, retroactive to the date you completed the course. If you present your certificate more than 90 days after course completion , the insurer may issue the premium discount effective from the date presented.


If you do not receive your certificate within eight weeks after completion , immediately contact the program sponsor. You must take the course once every 36 months to maintain insurance reduction benefits.


Will the PIRP course prevent my insurance company from raising my premiums?


No. PIRP does not prevent general premium increases, or premium increases due to violations or accidents. It provides a 10% reduction for three years, from the base rate of your current liability, no - fault and collision premiums.


What if more than one person named on a policy completes the PIRP course?


Only the principal operator can receive the 10% reduction.


Will youthful drivers and drivers participating in the assigned risk pool receive the insurance premium discount?


Yes. Any insured driver who is the principal operator and completes a Point & Insurance Reduction Program course will receive the 10% reduction.


If a youthful driver is already receiving a driver education reduction, will the PIRP discount also be applied?


Contact your insurance company or agent to learn if both reductions will be given at the same time.


Learn how to reduce driving record points. [1]


To drive taxis and other livery vehicles in New York State , you must be 18 years of age or older and you must have a driver license that is one of these classes Class A commercial driver license CDL Class B CDL Class C CDL Class E driver license


We recommend you come to the DMV now to get an Enhanced or REAL ID, and avoid a second office visit later. 1 Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [1].


Change from a Class D to a Class E license


Step 1: Complete the


Application for Standard Permit, Driver License for Non - Driver ID Card PDF [2] MV-44


Step 3: Go to the DMV


if you want a REAL ID or Enhanced, complete this document guide to know what proofs of identity to bring to an office if you want a Standard that will display " NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES " , bring your current NY State license as proof of identity


Find your proofs [3 ] On the first page , select : Change my existing NY State license / ID to a REAL ID or Enhanced


surrender your Class D license. apply and pay for your Class E license


the fee depends on the expiration date of your current driver license - we cannot calculate your fee until you apply take the vision test or prove that you meet our vision requirements [4 ]


Step 4: Get your Class E license in the mail


Allow 2 weeks for your new license to arrive.


If you do not have New York State driver license


If you do not have a driver license , learn how to apply for your first driver license [5]. Apply for a Class E driver license instead of a Class D driver license. The Class D license and the Class E license both require the same vision, written and road tests.


The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission T&LC regulates taxi drivers and livery drivers in New York City. If you plan to drive a taxi or livery vehicle in New York City , contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission [6]. Starting in October 2020 , you will need an Enhanced or REAL ID to board a domestic flight unless you have a passport. If your license or permit was issued before October 30 , 2017 and is not Enhanced , you have a Standard document. Newly issued Standard license and permits state : ' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES '


Remove a lienholder from a title[1]


How to remove a lienholder from a title certificate


PLEASE NOTE: When you sell a vehicle , you do not need to remove a lien from the certificate of title. You can give the original title and the original lien release to the buyer. If you want to get a lien free title , please read below for further instructions.


To remove a lien , you do not need to go to your local DMV. Just mail these items


proof that the lien was satisfied must be the original - photocopies are not accepted


your current title certificate must be the original photocopies not accepted


check or money order for $20.00 payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles "


Lien ReleaseNYS DMV Title Services6 Empire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228 - 0331


The DMV will mail your certificate of title that does not list the lien in 60 to 90 days. The title certificate must be mailed to you ; a DMV office cannot give you the title certificate.


What are acceptable proof that a lien is satisfied?


There are two acceptable proofs. You can provide the DMV either Notice of Recorded Lien MV-901. The lienholder can send this to you. An authorized officer of the lienholder must sign the form and indicate that the lien is satisfied.


A letter from the lienholder. The lienholder must print the letter on the official letterhead of the loan company , and an authorized officer must sign the letter. The letter must identify the vehicle and indicate that the lien is satisfied. If the lienholder is a person and not a loan company , the letter must be notarized.


Can I transfer a title certificate that has a lien listed?


You can transfer the title certificate and give the new owner the original proof that any lien listed on the title certificate was satisfied. Keep a copy of the proof for your records. When the new owner applies for a registration and title certificate , DMV receives the title certificate and the proof that the lien is satisfied. When the DMV processes the title certificate of the new owner , the lien is removed. If the new owner does not provide the original proof that the lien is satisfied , the lienholder is listed on the title certificate of the new owner.


What if the lienholder has my title certificate?


In many other states , the lienholder keeps the title certificate until the lien is satisfied. The lienholder sends the title certificate to the owner when the lien is satisfied. If your vehicle is registered in NYS and you receive the out - of - state title certificate from the lienholder , send the title certificate to the Title Services Bureau at the address shown above. The DMV will send you a NYS title certificate. There is no fee because you paid the title certificate fee when you registered your vehicle in New York.


My title certificate is lost and I need to remove a lien. What can I do?


Send an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title PDF [2] MV-902 and the original proof that indicates that the lien is satisfied to the address above, or bring them to a DMV office. The DMV processes a duplicate title certificate that does not list the lien and mails the certificate to you. The fee is $20.00. If you request that the DMV remove a lien when you apply for a duplicate title certificate , you can apply by mail or at a DMV office [3].


Is there any other way my lienholder can remove the lien?


If your lienholder has an account with the DMV's Electronic Lien Transfer system ELT , they can file to remove the lien electronically. If they electronically file to remove the lien , a new title will not be automatically sent to you. You will either need to send in your title, proof that the lien was satisfied, and a fee, as mentioned above, or apply for a dublicate title. For more information about the Electronic Lien Transaction system , please see the Electronic Lien Transfer Program Business User Manual PDF ELT-1 [4].


Titles [5 ]


What must I do if I get a NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE?


If the cause is


You must immediately submit a copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit.


You must immediately submit an updated copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit.


You must contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA or your Medical Examiner to have this issue resolved.


You can send the required documents to DMV by mail, fax or e - mail.


Mailing address :


Fax : 518 486 - 4421 / 518 486 - 3260


e - mail : [ email protected] [1 ]


Drivers can monitor their own CLP / CDL medical certification status through MyDMV [2] and subscribe for text and/or email notifications [3].


What will happen if I don't respond to the NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE?


Failure to respond to the NOTICE OF NON - COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE will result in your Commercial Driver License automatically being downgraded to a Non - CDL class and/or your Commercial Learner Permit being cancelled as of the effective date on the notice. We strongly recommend that you submit your required information to the Medical Certification Unit at least 20 days before the effective date of the downgrade. This will allow for receipt and processing time.


If the downgrade / cancellation occurs , your must complete and present an application to reinstate your commercial privileges in person at a DMV office. All normal transaction fees will apply. If you are a Commercial Learner Permit holder , you will need to retake any applicable knowledge tests you passed more than 180 days from the date you apply for reinstatement.


If you no longer want a Commercial Driver License/ Commercial Learner Permit , you can get a non - commercial duplicate license online [4] after the Effective Date on the downgrade notice. The commercial class license document in your possession will no longer be valid.


Note : You may be charged with a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law VTL if you operate a commercial motor vehicle when not medically certified VTL 509 7-a not in possession of the appropriate license to operate the vehicle (VTL 509(7), or not holding the appropriate class of license to operate the vehicle VTL 509


Sections 509 and 509 are considered serious disqualifying offenses under federal and state law, when committed in a commercial motor vehicle. If you are convicted of more than one serious , you commercial driver license may be suspended.


If you purchased a vehicle at a sheriff or marshal auction , you might not have the title to that vehicle. However , you can still apply for a New York State registration and a title certificate at a local DMV office [1].


What to bring to the DMV


One of these


a copy of the posted notice of sale


a copy of the newspaper ad containing


the vehicle year , make and VIN the name of the newspaper and the date the ad was published


a statement from the Marshal or Sheriff that they complied with the law in regard to public notification or sale


All of these documents


a completed Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [2] MV-82


the Marshal's or Sheriff's Bill of Sale , which must contain the following


a description of the vehicle year, make and VIN the place , date , reason and circumstances of seizure the name and address of the purchaser and the price paid if the vehicle was sold outside New York City , that all interested parties owner, lienholder, et al. a statement were notified of the sale


if the vehicle was sold within New York City , a copy of the judgement or execution order giving the Marshal or Sheriff authority to sell the vehicle


if the vehicle was sold within New York City , a statement by the Marshal or Sheriff that they had notified or attempted to notify the owner and lienholder that the vehicle was being auctioned


the current NY State Insurance ID card auto liability insurance 1


your NY State driver license , permit , non - driver ID , or other proof of identity 2


Payment for fees and taxes or proof of an exemption [3 ]


If you register for a business or organization , also bring proof of incorporation.


Fees


The fees depend on the vehicle weight and where you live. First - time registration fees normally include the sales tax a vehicle plate fee or registration transfer fee a title certificate fee in most counties a vehicle use tax either a 1 or 2 year registration fee , depending on the type of registration


You can estimate the registration fees [4] you will need to pay.


Payment types


We accept cash most credit, pinless debit or prepaid cards American Express, Discover Card / Novus, MasterCard, VISA a personal check or a money order payable to


You can split your payment between cash and check if you need.


More help


See Instructions Vehicle Registration / Titling Application PDF [5] MV-82.1.


For specific information about registering various types of vehicles , refer to the webpages listed on this page.


You do not need to be United States resident to register a vehicle in New York


As long as you meet the registration requirements , you can register a vehicle here.


About Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINS) on vehicles or motorcycles


In an effort to protect consumers , the DMV would like to inform you about New York State laws pertaining to vehicle identification numbers [6] also called VINs.


California emissions standards


Most vehicles mustcomply with California emission standards [7].


Sharing registration information


Read more about sharing your information [8].


Registering the vehicle if you have a title


Read more about registering a vehicle if you have a title [9]. Your insurance company will: 1) give you 2 barcoded original NY State Insurance ID cards (see a sample [10]) or provide you with access to your digital electronic NY State Insurance ID Card 2) send an electronic notice of insurance coverage to the DMV (your insurance agent or broker cannot file this notice) Your NY State Insurance ID cards and the electronic notice together verify your coverage. We need both. You must register your vehicle within 180 days of the effective date on your Insurance ID Card. Bring one copy or form of your Insurance ID Card with you. The DMV office will keep the paper card. Keep the other paper card with the vehicle as your proof of insurance. Anyone operating your vehicle must be able to provide proof of insurance. Learn more about NY State Insurance Requirements [11].


You must provide proof of identity and date of birth. You must be at least 16 years old except for ATV and boat registrations.


You can use a New York State driver license learner permit , or non - driver ID card


that is current or expired less than 2 years as proof of identity and age. If you don t have one of these , see other kinds of proof [12] you can use. See Instructions for Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [5] MV-82.1.


Determine the fees and taxes for passenger vehicles


Use the both theregistration fee and county use tax charts to determine your registration fee and county use tax.


If this is the original registration of your vehicle, in addition to the registration fee and county use tax , you must pay the fees for your vehicle plates $25.00 your title certificate fee of $50.00 the sales tax - the amount of the sales tax depends on the purchase price and your locality. You can see the current sales tax rates by jurisdiction [1] at the Department of Taxation and Finance web site.


There is a minimum 2-year fee of $32.50 for a vehicle that has 6 or more cylinders, or for an electric vehicle. Dealers , this minimum fee is not a surcharge or an additional fee.


Registration fee chart for passenger vehicles


The chart shows the 2 year fee by vehicle weight.


Residents of New York City and several counties in New York State must pay a vehicle use tax when they register a passenger vehicle or renew a passenger vehicle registration.


If you reside outside New York City and you are exempt from the vehicle use tax in the county where you reside or have a business , complete form UT-11C.


All passenger vehicle original registrations and renewals Vehicle use tax - $30 for two years $15 per year Supplemental MCTD fee - $50 for two years $25 per year


The chart shows the use taxes for all original registrations and renewals by the weight of the vehicle. Residents of the 12 counties in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District MCTD also pay a supplemental fee for each year the registration is in effect. Do not add $32.50 to the fee that the chart indicates or to the amount that the Estimate registration fees [2] service calculates. The DMV collects the taxes for the city and the counties. Read the table below to determine if you must pay a vehicle use tax. If you have questions about these taxes , ask the city or county where you reside or have a business. If you reside in New York City and you are exempt from the NYC vehicle use tax , get form UT-11 from a local DMV office [3] or a DMV Call Center [4].


Stolen vehicles


If your vehicle is stolen , report it to the police and your auto insurance company as soon as possible. The police will enter the information into national and state auto theft computer records. The theft will be noted on your vehicle title record to help prevent someone from selling the vehicle or applying for a title.


How can I report stolen plates?


Ask the police to complete a' Report of Lost or Stolen Motor Vehicle Items' form MV-78B for your stolen plates. The form is different from the stolen vehicle report , and it's available only from police agencies, not from DMV. Make a copy of the MV-78B report for your records, and bring the original form to a DMV office to surrender your registration. For further information , see Report or Replace Lost or Stolen Plates [1].


Do I need a duplicate (replacement) title?


If your vehicle is not recovered , you may have to transfer ownership to your insurance company using your title certificate. If you have lost your title certificate , you must apply for a duplicate title. See Replace a Title Certificate [2] for more information.


A duplicate title issued when a vehicle is stolen is marked to show the vehicle is stolen and that the duplicate title is valid for insurance transfer only.


If your vehicle is recovered before you transfer the " insurance transfer only " title to your insurance company , make sure the police have cancelled the stolen vehicle alarm. Then send the title to the Title Bureau along with a letter explaining that your vehicle was recovered, and DMV will issue a regular title. The address for the Title Bureau is


What if my title was not yet issued?


If the vehicle was stolen before you were able to apply for registration and title in your name , you must first apply for a title in your name in order to transfer ownership to your insurance company. Obtain a letter from the insurance company on their letterhead stating that proof of ownership is required for insurance transfer only. Submit the letter with your Application for Title [Only] [3] MV-82TON. DMV will issue a New York State Salvage Certificate MV-907A in your name. The MV-907A is an ownership document that can be transferred to your insurance company. See Apply for a Title Certificate Only [4] at our website.


Recovered vehicles


If your vehicle is recovered , make sure the police cancel the stolen vehicle alarm so the recovery will be listed on your title record. Do not use the vehicle or apply for plates / registration until you are sure the alarm has been cancelled.


If the vehicle is damaged or totaled , contact your auto insurance company. Do not apply for plates / registration as explained below until contacting your insurance company and resolving the matter with them.


If the plates are recovered with your vehicle and you filed form MV-78B , bring the plates and your copy of the MV-78B to a DMV office to surrender them and apply for new plates and to re - instate your registration.


If the plates are missing , bring your copy of form MV-78B to a DMV office and apply for new plates and reinstatement of your registration.


If the vehicle and plates are recovered before you file form MV-78B, and the stolen vehicle alarm has been cancelled , your registration is still active and you may continue using the registration.


Surrender plates temporarily or for a season


You can surrender your vehicle plates at a local DMV office and reinstate the registration later. For example , you can surrender your vehicle plates and cancel liability insurance when you take your vehicle off the road for the winter.


Surrender in an office


Bring your plates to a local DMV office and request a receipt for transfer. Do not request a registration fee refund receipt.


Be sure to remove plate frames and fasteners before you surrender them. We will not accept plates with frames or fasteners attached.


Plate storage


The DMV does not store standard vehicle plates. If you surrender standard plates , they will be destroyed. You can apply for reinstatement of the registration at any DMV office that processes registration transactions. The DMV office will issue a new set of vehicle plates and can charge a vehicle plate fee of up to $25.00.


If you surrender personalized plates or custom plates , the DMV office will store them. You must apply for the reinstatement of the registration at the same DMV office where you surrendered your personalized plates or custom plates.


Reinstate surrendered plates


You must apply in a DMV office to reinstatement of your registration and receive vehicle plates. Bring the following items a completed Application for Registration or Title pdf [1] MV-82 when you surrendered your vehicle plates the receipt FS-6 T you received an NY State Insurance ID Card FS-20 that shows current insurance coverage see a sample [2 ] your proof of identity and date of birth a check or cash for any fees


Remember that the registration expires on the same date as the registration you surrendered. If you reinstate your registration within 60 days before the registration expires , you can renew the registration and pay the renewal fees.


If you have a problem driver restriction , you can drive only to and from your place of employment during the hours of your employment , if your occupation requires the operation of a motor vehicle to and from a medical appointment which is part of a necessary medical treatment for you or a member of your household you may be required to provide a written statement from your licensed medical provider that verifies the travel is necessary to and from a Motor Vehicle office to transact business related to the license / permit / privilege that contains a problem driver restriction if the child's attendance at the school / day to and from a child's school / day - care - care is necessary for you to maintain employment or to maintain enrollment at an accredited school , college or university or a state - approved institution of vocational or technical training to and from an accredited school, college or university or a State - approved institution of vocational or technical training in which you are enrolled


These restrictions are outlined on an attachment issued to you by the DMV. You must carry the attachment whenever you operate a motor vehicle.


To which classes of license can a problem driver restriction be applied?


The problem driver restriction can only be applied to a class D license. It cannot be applied to any commercial driver license CDL Class A, B or C, junior operator license Class DJ, motorcycle operator license Class M or MJ or a class E driver license.


Can I drive through New York State with my out-of-state CDL license if my New York State record has the problem driver restriction?


No. A driver with a CDL issued in another state cannot operate a commercial motor vehicle in New York State with a problem driver restriction on their New York State record.


Can I drive through New York State with my out-of-state license with the problem driver restriction?


Yes. You must carry your completed, signed and dated problem driver restriction attachment and abide by the problem driver restrictions listed on the attachment.


Is there a cost for this restriction?


No, you will pay the required driver license fees at the DMV office , but there is no additional fee for the problem driver restriction.


Where will the problem driver restriction be displayed?


Your photo driver license or permit will have an A2 restriction displayed on the front of the document , and the words " PROBLEM DRIVER RESTRICTION " will be displayed on the back of the document.


How long will the restriction be in effect? Is there any way I can have the restriction removed early?


If your revocation was due to an alcohol - related incident , the restriction remains in effect for five years from the date you receive your driver license or permit. If your revocation was not due to an alcohol related incident , the restriction remains in effect for two years from the date you receive your driver license or permit.


The restriction cannot be removed earlier.


What happens if I have a moving violation conviction before I obtain my driver license or permit with the problem driver restriction?


The approval for a driver license or permit with the problem driver restriction will be withdrawn if you are convicted of any of these violations following too closely tailgating speeding, speed contest operating out of restriction cell phone or texting violation reckless driving any two other traffic violations. This includes a seat belt violation by the vehicle operator, but does not include parking, stopping, standing, equipment, inspection or other non - moving violations.


Your driver license will be revoked for a minimum of 30 days. You may then apply for to the DIU for a new license and must pay a non - refundable $100 application fee.


Problem Driver Restriction with DMV Mandated Ignition Interlock Device


If your driving history includes alcohol - related violations , you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on any and all vehicles you own and/or operate. You are also subject to the problem driving restrictions. In addition , your problem driver restriction attachment will indicate that you are required to have an ignition interlock device.


Yes. The DMV mandated ignition interlock is imposed and removed administratively by DMV. An interlock restriction imposed by a court under Leandra's Law is imposed and removed by DMV under the orders of the court and is monitored by the court and designated monitors.


Any device that is approved by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services [1].


Visit the Ignition Interlock page [1] at the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services website for a list of service center locations.


For information about installation fees , visit the Ignition Interlock page [1] at the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services website.


No , devices must be installed in any and all vehicles you own or operate.


The device must be installed for five years from the date you receive your driver license or permit.


No , you must have the device installed for five years while you have the problem driver restriction.


You can be issued a traffic ticket for driving out of restriction. If you are convicted , your driver license will be revoked.


An all - terrain vehicle ATV is any self - propelled vehicle with two or more wheels that is manufactured for sale to be used primarily off - highway or in off - road competitions , and that is no wider than 70 inches and weighs no more than 1,000 pounds. This does not include vehicles manufactured for off - highway use and designed exclusively for travel on snow or ice, and supported by one or more skis, belts or cleats that utilize an endless belt tread. Those vehicles, which include snowmobiles, are subject to other laws and regulations.


ATV REGISTRATION AND DATE OF EXPIRATION


An ATV must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV if it is operated anywhere in New York State, including on the owner's property.


When you register a new or used ATV for the first time , your registration will expire each year on August 31. Registrations for ATVs originally registered before April 1 , 2005, will continue to expire each year on April 30.


ATV dealers are required by law to register every ATV they sell to New York State residents or to non - residents before the purchaser takes delivery; unless the purchaser qualifies for an exemption from registration. A purchaser is exempt from registration when the ATV will be used exclusively: outside of New York State; at special events; for agricultural purposes; or for snow plowing other than for - hire. Dealers must have the purchaser complete and sign a " Declaration of Exemption From Snowmobile or All - Terrain Vehicle Registration " RV-6.


Unless you qualify for an exemption from registration , you cannot take delivery from an authorized dealer until after the ATV is registered.


If you buy an ATV from a person who is not a New York State registered ATV dealer , you must register the ATV with the DMV. To register the ATV ; you must complete an " Vehicle Registration / Title Application [1] " MV-82 and submit it to a motor vehicle issuing office. To register an ATV ; you must provide proofs of ownership, sales tax payment or exemption, your identity, and your date of birth.


PROOF OF OWNERSHIP


Acceptable proof of ownership are : For a new ATV the manufacturer's certificate or statement of origin MCO or MSO , an out - of - state title certificate or registration certificate ; or , For a used ATV a completed " Certification of Sale or Transfer [2] " MV-51 plus the MCO or MSO; or, a New York State transferable registration signed over to you by the previous owner. If your ATV has never been registered and you do not have these acceptable documents , you must complete and submit a " Statement of Ownership [3] " MV-51B.


PROOF OF SALES TAX PAYMENT


If you buy your ATV from a registered New York State dealer , you should receive a bill of sale in addition to the acceptable documents that prove ownership. The bill of sale must contain the dealer's name, address and dealer registration number, plus your name and address, the ATV vehicle identification number, the year, make, model, and number of wheels. The bill of sale also must indicate that the ATV is either new or used, and must confirm that the dealer has collected the appropriate sales tax.


If you buy the ATV from a person who is not a registered dealer , you must pay the sales tax at a motor vehicle office. To determine the proper amount of sales tax , the DMV needs proof of what you paid for the ATV. Have the seller sign and give you a Statement of Transaction- Sale or Gift of Motor Vehicle, Trailer, All - Terrain Vehicle ATV, Vessel Boat, or Snowmobile pdf [4] at NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF-802. You must submit this form to the motor vehicle office, and pay the appropriate sales tax, before registering your ATV :


Acceptable documents that prove payment of sales tax are : The dealer's bill of sale showing that the dealer had collected the sales tax ; or A receipt for sales tax payment from the motor vehicle office.


PROOF OF IDENTITY AND DATE OF BIRTH


To register an ATV , you must provide proof of who you are. You must provide proof of identity, date of birth, and at least six points of proof of name. For the most recent listing of acceptable documents see " Proofs of Identity For Registration and Title [5] " ID-82.


Documents that automatically qualify as six points are : NY State Photo Driver license or Learner Permit NY State Non - Driver Photo Identification Card


FEES


The ATV registration and registration renewal fee is $12.50 per year it is not prorated by month. You also must pay a $12.50 license plate fee when you first register your ATV. You will be issued a plate, a registration sticker and an attached registration document. The plate must be attached to the rear of the ATV , and the sticker should be placed at the right side of the plate. You should carry the registration document when operating your ATV.


INSURANCE


You may not operate any ATV anywhere in New York State, except on your own property, unless it is covered by liability insurance. Minimum required coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for death, $25,000/$50,000 for injury, and $10,000 for property damage in any one accident. You must show proof of this insurance upon the request of a judge, the police, or a person claiming to have suffered injury or property damage from your operation of the ATV.


CHANGE OF ADDRESS


If you move , cross out the old address on your registration document and write in the new one. You also must report your address change to the DMV [6] within 10 days.


THEFT, DESTRUCTION, REMOVAL FROM THE STATE


If your ATV has become stolen , you should immediately report the theft to the police. If the ATV is to be, or already has been, destroyed or permanently removed from New York State , you should surrender the plate and registration document to a local motor vehicle office.


OUT-OF-STATE REGISTRATIONS


New York State honors valid out - of - state ATV registrations. If your home state does not require ATV registration , you must obtain a New York State registration before operating your ATV in this state.


WHO MAY OPERATE AN ATV


You do not need a driver license to operate an ATV in New York State , but certain restrictions apply to operators under age 16.


If you are age 10 through age 15 , you may operate an ATV only : Under adult supervision ; or , Without adult supervision on lands owned or leased by your parent or guardian ; or , On any lands where ATV use is permitted , without adult supervision , if you have completed an ATV safety training course approved by the DMV. You should carry your course completion certificate when operating any ATV.


If you are under age 10 , you may operate an ATV only : Under adult supervision ; or , Without adult supervision on lands owned or leased by your parent or guardian.


Adult Supervision means being accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age, or a person 16 or 17 years of age who holds an ATV safety course completion certificate from an approved safety course provider.


SAFETY TRAINING AND INFORMATION


ATV safety training courses approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles are available throughout the state. Telephone 1 - 800 - 887 - 2887 to enroll , or write to : ATV Safety Institute , Enrollment Express , 2 Jenner Street , Suite 150 , Irvine , CA 92618 - 3806


ATV safety information also is available on the internet at www.nyatvsafety.net [7]. Written questions about New York State's ATV or motorcycle safety programs should be addressed through the DMV web site or by mail :


NYS DMV Motorcycle Safety Program6 Empire State Plaza , Room 335Albany, New York 12228


The application forms identified in this publication for ATV owners and operators are available at any motor vehicle office or at the DMV web site: dmv.ny.gov [8 ]


RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS AND OWNERS


A parent or guardian may not knowingly permit or authorize his or her child under age 16 to operate an ATV in violation of state or local laws. An ATV owner, or another person in possession of an ATV, may not knowingly permit or authorize any person under age 16 to operate an ATV in violation of any state or local law.


Both the owner and the operator of an ATV may be held liable for injury and/or damages resulting from an ATV accident.


WHERE AND WHEN TO DRIVE ACROSS HIGHWAYS


DMV recommends you avoid crossing a highway unless absolutely necessary. If you cross , you must follow these rules : You must cross at an angle of approximately 90 degrees, at a place where there are no obstructions to prevent a quick, safe crossing. You must come to a complete stop and yield the right - of - way to traffic on the highway before crossing. You may cross a divided highway only where it intersects with another street or highway. You may not cross an interstate highway or any controlled - access highway, such as the Thruway or a parkway at any time.


ON HIGHWAYS


You may not operate an ATV on a highway unless it has been designated and posted for ATV use by the state or local authority. Usually , only the part of a highway between two off - highway trails will be posted for ATV use. Check with local police to be sure. DMV recommends that you turn your headlight and taillight on and wear bright, reflective clothing whenever you ride on a highway. Always enter the highway with care, and yield to other traffic.


ON PUBLIC LAND


You may not operate an ATV on public land unless it is specifically designated for ATV use , and it is allowed by a posted sign.


ON PRIVATE LAND


To operate an ATV on private land , you must have permission of the land owner or lessee. If you receive permission , make sure you know the boundaries of the property, and respect any special restrictions or requests of the land owner. You could lose permission to ride on private land by littering, causing damage, or riding carelessly.


REQUIRED EQUIPMENT


Whether you are the operator or passenger , you must wear a USDOT - approved helmet when riding an ATV. DMV recommends that you also wear a face shield or goggles, and protective clothes and footwear.


Your ATV must have the following equipment : Brakes in good condition which is in good operating condition and meets federal standards A muffler A spark arrester approved by the U.S. Forest Service Tires with at least 2/32nds of an inch tread without visible breaks, cuts, exposed cords, bumps or bulges if the ATV is driven at night A lighted white headlight and red taillight


The law requires you to keep the ATV's headlight and taillight lighted when riding a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. For greater safety , DMV recommends you keep the lights on at all times.


RIDING RESTRICTIONS


In addition to obeying the ATV laws and rules , it is wise to ride your ATV with common sense and courtesy. Having fun on an ATV does not include annoying others or taking foolish risks. ATV riders who ignore the rules and the rights of others may cause ATV operation to be restricted or prohibited on private and public lands.


YOU MAY NEVER OPERATE AN ATV


Other than while seated on the permanent, regular seat. With a passenger , unless the ATV is designed to carry a passenger. At a speed too fast for existing conditions or potential hazards. In a careless, reckless or negligent manner. While intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs. On the tracks or right - of - way of a railroad. On a highway , if the ATV is equipped with studded tires other than automobile - type studs. In a tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock or creates a substantial risk of damage or destruction. Within 100 feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6 A.M. at a speed greater than necessary to keep the ATV moving. While pulling a person on skis, a toboggan, sleigh, sled or trailer, unless the device is attached to the ATV by a tow - bar or other rigid connection. On the ice or public water within 100 feet of a person , fishing shanty or shelter at a speed greater than necessary to keep the ATV moving. Over an area cleared of snow for skating , unless necessary for access to public waters.


LOCAL LAWS


No locality may require its own ATV licenses or registrations , but it may impose additional restrictions or rules on ATV operation. Find out about special ATV rules in your area, and obey them.


SPECIAL EVENTS


The person in charge of an ATV special event or off - road competition must apply to the local jurisdiction for written authorization at least 30 days in advance, unless it is held entirely on private property.


ATV ACCIDENTS


If you are involved in an accident with your ATV , you must give your name and address, the name and address of the ATV owner and the plate number to injured persons, the owners of damaged property, and/or the police. You also must show proof of insurance to persons claiming to have suffered injury or damage. If property is damaged, and you cannot locate the owner , you must give the above information to police as soon as possible.


You must immediately report to the police any accident that involves death, personal injury or damage estimated at $600 or more to the property of any one person.


You must also file a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident MV-104 with the Department of Motor Vehicles about an accident that results in a fatality, personal injury, or property damage estimated at $1,000 or more. You must file the report within 10 days of the accident and send a copy to the county sheriff or police commissioner.


If you are incapacitated , the written report may be filed by another party familiar with the accident. The investigating police officer must also file a written report , but that does not relieve you of your legal responsibility to file one.


Failure to report an accident is a misdemeanor. A conviction may result in suspension or revocation of your safety training certificate and/or the ATV registration.


The Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend your safety training certificate and/or the ATV registration until you file an acceptable written report.


Additional information can be found at: Register and title a recreational vehicle snowmobile, boat, moped or ATV [9 ]


NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLESMark J. F. Schroeder , Commissioner


Return to DMV Publications [10 ]


Escort driver certification[1]


When do I need to have escort driver certification?


Escort driver certification is mandatory if you escort over - dimensional loads on the highways of New York State 1 you act as a flag person for over - dimensional loads


Escort driver certification is not mandatory if you escort an over - dimensional load that is less than the requirement stated in footnote #1 you are a member of the military and escort military convoys you escort state governmental vehicles


What are the qualifications for providing escort services?


To qualify as a certified escort driver , you must be 21 years old or older have a valid New York State driver license or valid license in the state or jurisdiction in which you are a resident 2 pass the Escort Driver's Certification Test


How do I get certified as an escort vehicle driver?


To get your escort vehicle driver certification go to a DMV office that offers the escort driver certification test complete the Vehicle Escort Driver Application PDF [2] MV-65 take the written test 3


You do not need to make an appointment to take the test. However , the test is not offered in all DMV Offices. Call the DMV office where you plan to take the test to be sure the test is offered at that location. If you have a NY State driver license you must bring it with you when you go to the office to take the test. If you have a driver license issued by another state , you must bring your valid driver license and additional identification with you to the office. See the DMV Document Guide [3] for more information about acceptable additional identification.


All information necessary to pass the test is in the Department of Transportation Certified Escort Manual PDF [4].


You should also be familiar with the New York State Driver's Manual [5].


If you pass the test you will be immediately certified to provide escort services for over - dimensional loads. You will be given a 60-day Interim Escort Driver Certificate. Your permanent certificate will be sent by mail. You must have the certificate in your possession when providing escort services.


What are the fees?


The fee to take the vehicle escort test is $40.00. Checks must be made payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. There are no additional fees for the initial certification.


You may take the written test again if you do not pass. The fee is $40.00 each time you take the test.


When does my escort vehicle certification expire and how to I renew it?


If you have a New York State driver license , your Escort Driver Certificate will expire at the same time as your driver license. If you have a driver license from another state , your certificate will be valid for four years from the date it is issued.


You will receive a renewal notice in the mail. Follow the instructions in the renewal notice to renew your Escort Driver Certificate. Remember to keep your mailing address current with NY State DMV.


If you do not renew your certification within two years of the expiration date , you will be required to retake and pass the written test prior to being recertified.


What should I do if I need to change my address or name?


If you have a New York State driver license , you must change your address [6] or name [7] within ten days. The Bus Driver Unit cannot make the changes for you.


If you have a license issued by another state , you must notify DMV s Bus Driver Unit in writing within ten days. Send your DMV ID Number Client ID Number located on your escort certificate, former address or name and your new address or name to :


New York State Department of Motor VehiclesBus Driver Unit Customer Service Unit 6 Empire State Plaza , Room 136B Albany, NY 12228


What should I do if I need to replace my certificate?


If your Vehicle Escort Card is lost, stolen, or destroyed , you may apply for a replacement by writing to DMV. You must send your name, address, and DMV ID Number Client ID Number located on your escort certificate, if available. Send your request and a check or money order for $5 made payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to :


Is my escort vehicle certification still valid if my license is revoked or suspended?


No. Your escort certificate is not valid if your driver license or privilege is revoked or suspended in the issuing jurisdiction, or if you have lost your privilege to drive in New York State.


Your certification may also be canceled if violate safe escort procedures or Title 17, Part 154 of the NYCRR New York Codes, Rules and Regulations you become physically, mentally or medically unable to drive you provide false or fraudulent information on the application for certification as an escort driver


Depending on the nature of the violation , the driver may be subject to fines and penalties.


Does NY State recognize escort vehicle driver certifications issued in other states?


No , to legally operate an escort vehicle in NY State , you must have a valid NY State Certified Vehicle Escort Card MV-64. You must carry the MV-64 card with your driver license when you drive an escort vehicle in NY State. These are loads with a width that exceeds 12 feet, and/or length of 80 feet or greater, and/or a height of 14 feet or greater. Also included are loads that have an overhang of the load / vehicle which exceeds the main body of the vehicle by greater than 10 feet. Out of state drivers who do not have current New York State driving privileges are not eligible for escort certification You will receive test forms at the DMV office. Notes, manuals, and other study materials are not permitted. The DMV associate who administers the test is not permitted to discuss questions or offer any assistance. See New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law and/or Title 17 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Part 154 and/or Title 21 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Part 102.


Do it at the DMV:


You must apply for escort driver certification at a DMV Office [8].


Not all DMV offices offer the test. If an office offers the certification test , it will be indicated in " Office Hours " area for the office.


More Info [9 ]


Get a copy of a TVB ticket [1]


If your Traffic Violations Ticket TVB traffic ticket is lost or destroyed , you can print a substitute online. The ticket you are replacing must have the words' Traffic Violations Bureau' at the bottom 1 be an' open' or unpaid ticket 2


You will need the TVB traffic ticket number sample ticket [2], enter all of the other information to determine if the DMV can locate the ticket record


and either your DMV ID Number Client ID Number from your New York State driver license, learner permit or non - driver photo ID card see a sample driver license [3 ]


or, your full name , date of birth , and gender


Get a copy of a TVB ticket online [4 ]


Can I print substitute tickets for all my open TVB tickets?


Yes. Once you provide information for one open TVB traffic ticket , you will be able to print any open TVB traffic ticket you have. You will need to print them one at a time.


Are substitute tickets I print from this transaction the same as tickets printed at a TVB office?


Yes. A substitute ticket that you print from this transaction has exactly the same information as tickets printed at a TVB office.


What can I do if my traffic ticket is not available?


If a traffic ticket is not available to print , the transaction will give you instructions on what you can do. Read all messages in the transaction carefully. If the traffic ticket was not answerable to a Traffic Violations Bureau TVB , you cannot use this transaction for the ticket. The TVB does not handle parking violations, criminal driving violations for example, DWI or tickets answerable in a local court. If the ticket has been dismissed , or if there was a conviction and the fines , the fees and the surcharges were all paid , the ticket is a' closed' ticket.


Tickets [5 ]


Amend or replace


To amend the registration or get a replacement duplicate document for your current Repair & Body Shop , you must submit the Request for Business Amendment / Duplicate Certificate pdf [1] MV-253 G.


Mail it to


NYS DMV Bureau of Consumer & Facility Services Application Unit P.O. Box 2700 Albany , NY 12220 - 0700


You will receive a replacement document in the mail in approximately 5 to 7 business days. We cannot fax a copy to you.


Change of address


To report a change of address for your business , you must complete a Statement of Ownership and/or Permission to Use Place of Business pdf [2] VS-19.


You can also call the DMV Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 1 - 518 - 474 - 4653 to get the form, or call 1 - 518 - 474 - 0919 to get more information.


It will take 6 to 8 weeks for us to process your application.


Certificate of Occupancy


Repair shops must also provide a Certificate of Occupancy, local license or town letter as proof of zoning approval. If the new location was previously registered as a repair shop , please provide the Facility number or name of that shop. This may be accepted as proof of zoning.


If you also have an Inspection Station License , please see Inspection Station Cap Information [3].


Get email and/or text reminders[1]


About


You can sign up to get email and/or text reminders before your driver license , non - driver ID card, registration or vehicle inspection expires. DMV will also enroll you after you complete an online registration renewal transaction as part of a new initiative to save taxpayers more than $500,000 per year [2]. You can update your subscription at any time.


Commercial driver license CDL and commercial learner permit CLP holders can also sign up to get email and/or text reminders regarding the status of their medical certifications [3] and medical variances [4].


If your driver license, non - driver ID, registration, inspection, medical certification or medical variance is close to expiring when you sign up , you may not get electronic reminders until the next time it s due.


Sign up to get email and/or text reminders online [5 ]


I received an email from the New York State DMV messages @nydmv.messagingchannel.com about an enhancement to the Electronic Reminder program. Is this real?


Yes , it is. You received the email from mess[email protected] because you are in the DMV Electronic Reminders program. Please do not write to this email address. You will not receive a response. If you need to , see how to contact us [6].


How do I know if I can get reminders?


To get registration renewal and inspection reminders , you must be the primary registrant first name listed on a registration, if the vehicle is registered to more than one person.


You won t get reminders if your registration is not eligible to renew for example, you can t renew if the registration is suspended or revoked.


Will the email address I use to sign up replace any other email addresses I previously provided the DMV?


Yes. The DMV only keeps one email address for each customer. The email address you provide to sign up for electronic reminders will replace any other email address you provided us in the past.


How can I stay enrolled but still receive paper registration renewal reminders?


You can update your electronic reminders subscription to receive email and/or text reminders as well as paper reminders [7] by mail for your vehicle registrations. If your vehicle registration is due to expire within the next 75 days , you will probably not receive a paper reminder.


How can I unsubscribe?


If you want to stop receiving email and/or text reminders , select the' unsubscribe' on the Subscription Page [8] and enter your ID number and date of birth on the unsubscribe page.


File a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request[1]


What is FOIL?


The NY State Freedom of Information Law provides access to state and local government records. See the Committee on Open Government [2] for more information.


Do I need to use FOIL?


Many DMV records are available using the Request for DMV Records PDF [3] MV-15. Check the MV-15 form carefully before you submit a FOIL request for DMV records. If you use the MV-15 , you will often receive records sooner than if you submitted a FOIL request.


What DMV Records may I request under FOIL?


You may request any DMV records under FOIL. However , certain records or parts of records can be withheld under Section 87 of the NY State Public Officers Law.


When you request DMV records under FOIL , DMV will send you a letter within 5 business days after we receive your request. This letter will tell you your request was received .. In most cases , the records will be made available within 20 business days from the date of the acknowledgment letter. In some cases , it may take longer than 20 business days to produce records under FOIL. If the DMV cannot provide your records within 20 business days , we will tell you the date the records will be available.


See the DMV Subject Matter List of Records [4].


How do I make a FOIL request?


Step 1: Determine if you need to request under FOIL


Read the Request for DMV Records PDF [3] MV-15 to determine if the records are available without a request under the FOIL. If the record you are requesting is available by using the MV-15 , doing so may allow you to receive your records more quickly than filing a FOIL request.


Step 2: Make your request in writing


If you decide that you are eligible to request the records under FOIL , you must make your FOIL request in writing.


To make a request under FOIL do one of the following complete the Freedom of Information Law Request Form PDF [5] MV - FOIL


write a letter that describes the records you seek. Make sure you include your mailing address or email address. This will allow the DMV to send the records to you.


Step 3: Submit your request


If the records you are requesting include personal information , please also include a photocopy of your driver license or other government issued photo ID card. If you wish , you may black out the picture. You must identify your permissible use for the record you are requesting. Permissible uses are listed on Page 2 of the MV-15FOIL.


Mail


Your request , form or letter to


Records Access OfficerNew York State Department of Motor VehiclesFOIL Office6 Empire State Plaza, Room 136BAlbany, NY 12228


Email


Read and complete the Freedom of Information Law Request Form PDF [5] MV - FOIL. Attach the completed form to your email request. Email your request to [email protected] [6 ]


Email with your request to [email protected] [6]. In your message , include your name and mailing address or email address. Attach a copy of your government issued photo ID, if required.


When will I get a response?


The FOIL office will respond to your request within 5 business days of receiving the request. We will either provide you with the record requested or acknowledge receipt of your request. We will also provide a time frame for when you can expect to receive the record you requested.


Is there a fee for records I request under FOIL?


Yes. The law authorizes us to charge a $10.00 search fee to determine if the records you requested are available. Your payment of the search fee does not guarantee that you will receive the records that you requested. We cannot refund the search fee.


We will tell you if the records that you requested are available or not available. If the records are available and you want paper copies , we charge a copy fee of $1.00 for each page. A page is a single sheet of paper, whether one - sided or two - sided.


You may pay the fees by credit card, or by a check or money order made payable to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.


The FOIL office will not release the record you have requested until payment has been received in full.


When searches are being performed for a public purpose by certain individuals or organizations , they are exempt from paying search fees. The ONLY individuals or organizations this applies to are : government agencies volunteer fire companies volunteer ambulance services public officers , boards , or bodies legal aid bureaus or societies or other private entities when acting pursuant to Section 722 of the New York State County Law


When and where can I inspect copies of DMV records?


Records rarely can be produced on the same day that they are requested. Most DMV records are available within twenty 20 business days of the FOIL Office's written acknowledgment of your request. If a phone number was provided with your request , the FOIL office will call you when your records are ready to be inspected. Otherwise you will be notified by mail.


When the records you requested are ready to be inspected , you will need to come to the


Customer Service CounterRoom 136Swan Street BuildingEmpire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228


Can I appeal DMV s response to my FOIL request?


Yes. If DMV has denied your request for a record in whole or in part , you may appeal the denial. You must do so in writing within thirty 30 days of the date of denial of your FOIL request. Your FOIL appeal must identify the date of your record request and a description of the records that were denied. You should complete the FOIL Appeal Form PDF [7] AA-33FI and mail it to :


Department of Motor VehiclesFOIL Appeals OfficerP.O. Box 2935Albany , New York 12220 - 0935


You can make your FOIL request in writing to the DMV FOIL Office.


Use the Freedom of Information Law Request Form MV - FOIL [5] or write a letter.


Send the form or letter to


DMV Records [8 ]


What is the Driver Violation Point System and how does it work?


The Driver Violation Point System gives the New York State DMV a way to identify and take action against high risk drivers. The DMV assigns points for certain traffic violations. If you get 11 points in an 18-month period , your driver license may be suspended. 1 However , the point system is not the only way to lose your license see Suspensions and Revocations [1].


How your point total is calculated


you must be convicted of the traffic violation before points are added to your driving record your point total is calculated based on the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction the points for violations that all occurred within the last 18 months are added to calculate your point total 2


Number of points assigned for common traffic violations


Driver Responsibility Assessment


any bicycle violation any pedestrian violation any parking violation any violation related to unregistered, unlicensed or uninsured operation any violation related to motor vehicle inspection, vehicle weights or dimensions or vehicle equipment other than inadequate service brakes any violation related to a business or the sale of goods established in the Vehicle and Traffic Law or any local law a violation related to the improper use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in Suffolk County, between exits 49 and 57 of the Long Island Expressway any other violation not resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle


If you receive 6 or more points on your New York State driving record in 18 months , you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee [2].


Out-of-state convictions


If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country , points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec.


New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions that occur in these provinces are recorded on your New York State driver record , and the convictions have the same effect and carry the same points as convictions that occur in New York State. This can affect your driver violation point total and Driver Responsibility Assessment.


Insurance Premiums


Insurance companies have their own point systems and can increase your premiums based on your driving record. Contact your insurance company for more information.


Point and Insurance Reduction Program


Taking a DMV - approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program PIRP course will help to prevent you from losing your license in the event you accrued 11 or more points on your driving record save 10 percent on your automobile liability and collision insurance premiums


4 points are' subtracted' for the purposes of a suspension if you have 11 or more points the tickets / pointsphysically come off your driving record


Learn more about the PIRP course [3].


Check My Points


You use the MyDMV' My License, Permit or ID' service to check your points. You will need the ID number and document number from your New York State driver license , learner permit , or Non - Driver ID


Check my points through MyDMV [4] [4 ] If you claim that someone else committed a violation on your record , you can request a hearing. But you cannot request a DMV hearing to prove that you were not guilty of the violations. Once 18 months have passed from the violation date , the points for that violation no longer count toward your total. However , the points remain on your driving record as long as the conviction remains on your record and may be used by your insurance company to increase premiums.


What happens if I get a traffic ticket in another state?


Moving violations


Your NY State Driver License will be suspended if you fail to answer a ticket for a moving violation in any state except Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon or Wisconsin. Your license will remain suspended until you answer the ticket.


Drivers from any state, except those from the six states listed above, will have their driver licenses suspended in their own state for failure to answer a moving violation in New York State.


The New York State DMV does not record out - of - state convictions of moving traffic violations of New York State non - commercial licensed drivers, except for traffic offenses committed in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada.


Alcohol and drug violations


If you are 21 or older


If you are 21 years of age or older when you commit an alcohol or drug related driving violation in any other state or the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada and you are convicted of the violation , your New York State driver license will be revoked for at least 90 days. Out - of - state drivers ticketed in New York State should contact the Motor Vehicle Department of their own state or province about the effect of a conviction in New York State.


If you are under 21


If you are under the age of 21 when you commit an alcohol or drug related driving violation that occurs out - of - state and you are convicted of the violation , your New York State driver license will be revoked for at least one year. If you have any prior alcohol or drug related driving conviction , your license will be revoked for at least one year or until the age of 21, whichever is longer.


Convictions for criminal negligence, homicide or assault


The New York State DMV records the out - of - state convictions of any New York driver for criminal negligence, homicide, or assault, which arise out of the operation of a motor vehicle and which results in death. As a result of any of these convictions , your NY State Driver License will be revoked.


Get a motorcycle license [1]


A New York State resident must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle. To get a motorcycle license , you must first get a motorcycle learner permit.


IMPORTANT : DMV offers 3 types of documents. Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2].


How to get a motorcycle license


Step 2: Prepare for the motorcycle road test