Email us at mustardgas@vba.va.gov


You can also get help from a trained professional trusted to help with VA - related claims.


Get help filing your claim


Can I get benefits if I volunteered for research involving chemical and biological testing?


As many as 60,000 Veterans volunteered for medical research for the U.S. Biological and Chemical Programs. If you were involved in this research , you can get medical care through the U.S. Army if you meet both of the requirements listed below.


Both of these must be true. You: Volunteered for research involving chemical and biological testing between 1942 and 1975, and Have an injury or disease directly caused by your participation in this testing


Veterans technology education courses


If you want to gain computer experience to start or advance your career in the high - technology industry , find out if you re eligible for our new Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses VET TEC program that matches you with a leading training provider to help you develop high - tech skills.


Am I eligible for this program?


You may be eligible for VET TEC if you meet all of the requirements listed below.


All of these must be true. You: Aren t on active duty , and Qualify for VA education assistance under the GI Bill , and Have at least one day of unexpired GI Bill entitlement , and Are accepted into a program by a VA - approved training provider


Note: Your VET TEC training won t count against your GI Bill entitlement , and you need only one day of unexpired GI Bill benefits to participate.


What types of training does VET TEC cover?


You can get training in one of these high - demand training areas : Computer software Computer programming Data processing Information science Media applications


With VET TEC , you can get : Tuition for a full - time high - tech training program Money for housing during your training


If you attend your training program in person , your housing stipend will be equal to the monthly military Basic Allowance for Housing BAH for an E-5 with dependents. This is based on the zip code where you attend your training.


If you participate in an online program , your stipend will be half of the BAH national average for an E-5 with dependents.


Note: If you don t attend a training for a full month , we ll prorate your housing payment for the days you train.


First , you ll need to apply for the VET TEC program by filling out an Application for Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Course VA Form 22 - 0994.


If we determine that you re eligible for VET TEC , you ll then apply to the VA - approved training provider of your choice. Your training provider may review your qualifications to assess whether they think you ll be able to successfully complete their training program and find meaningful, relevant employment.


VET TEC is a five - year pilot program. You can participate as long as the funding is available.


Note: If you haven t already applied for VA education benefits , you ll also need to fill out an Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22 - 1990.


Apply for education benefits


VET TEC training providers


Browse the list of VA - approved VET TEC training providers.


A provider is considered preferred if the training facility agrees to refund tuition and fees if a student doesn t find meaningful employment within 180 days of completing the program.


How can I show that I ve completed the program?


After you complete your training , you ll receive a certification of your new skills.


If you have questions about the program or how to apply : Call us at 888-GIBILL1 1 - 888 - 442 - 4551. We re here Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 711. Or email us at VETTEC.VBABUF@va.gov.


Fiduciary claims


The Supplemental Claim option isn t available for fiduciary claims. You can file a new claim if you have new evidence.


Please choose one of the options below for your next review.


When you choose a Higher - Level Review , you re asking for another review of the same evidence. A senior reviewer will take another look at your case and determine whether the decision can be changed based on a difference of opinion or an error. Learn how to request a Higher - Level Review


You can request a Higher - Level Review of an initial claim. This option isn t available after a Higher - Level Review or Board Appeal.


You can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim or Higher - Level Review decision. You can t request two Board Appeals in a row.


What to expect after you get a disability rating


If you got a decision notice from us that confirms your disability rating the rating that measures the severity of your disability , you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits. Find out what benefits you can get.


Disability compensation may include financial compensation payments as well as other benefits like health care or job training.


If you haven t gotten your decision notice : Check your status , or Contact your nearest VA regional benefit office , or Call us at 800 - 827 - 1000, or Contact us online


When will I get my first payment?


If your decision notice shows at least a 10% disability rating , you ll get your first payment within 15 days. We ll pay you either by direct deposit or check. If you don t get a payment after 15 days , please call the Veterans help line at 800 - 827 - 1000, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.


What if I disagree with my disability rating?


If you disagree with your disability rating , you can file an appeal. You ll need to do this within 1 year of getting your decision notice. Learn about how to file an appeal


How do I get other benefits?


For health care : If you served on active duty and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge , you may be able to get VA health care. This includes access to VA doctors and care, plus medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Apply for VA health care For life insurance : If you re in good health other than your disability caused by service in the military , you can buy Service - Disabled Veterans Insurance S - DVI a government life insurance policy. Apply for S - DVI online. Or , call 800 - 669 - 8477, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. For education benefits : You can get VA support for college or job training under special programs. Or , talk with a VA education counselor to find out what benefits you may be able to get. Learn about education benefits For dependent benefits : If you re 30% or more disabled due to a disability caused by service in the military , you can get financial support and benefits for your qualified dependents. Learn more about adding dependents to your disability benefits For other benefits : Check with your local or state VA offices for other benefits you may be able to get like help with buying a home or making changes to your home to make it more accessible, or help with getting a job. Find your state s Veterans Affairs website


How do I get benefits that cover specific disabilities?


If you have a 100% disability rating , you may be able to get : Dental care , and Access to commissaries and exchanges If you can t work due to your disability caused by service in the military even without a 100% rating you can apply for Individual Unemployability. Learn about Individual Unemployability If you need special clothing because of your injuries , you may be able to get money to buy new clothes. Learn about the annual clothing allowance benefit


Keep in touch


It s important to update your information with VA when you have a new address, a change to your marital status, or any other life change that could affect your rating or payment. If your disability gets worse , you can file a claim for an increase in benefits.


Update your information in 1 of 2 ways : Make the change directly in eBenefits , or Contact your nearest VA regional benefit office


How to apply for a Veteran ID Card


A Veteran ID Card VIC is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you re eligible for a Veteran ID Card and how to apply.


Am I eligible for a Veteran ID Card?


You ll need to provide a copy of your discharge papers when you apply for a VIC to prove your character of discharge.


Please note : Retail vendors volunteer to take part in this discount program. If a business decides to provide discounts to Veterans , it doesn t mean that we re recommending or favoring that business.


How do I apply for a Veteran ID Card?


You can apply online now.


You ll need this information


When you apply , be sure to have these on hand : Your Social Security number A digital copy of your DD214, DD256, DD257, or NGB22 that you can upload. This could be in a .pdf, .jpeg, or .png file format. A copy of a current and valid government - issued ID, such as a driver s license, passport, or state - issued identification card.


You ll also need a digital color photo of yourself from the shoulders up. The photo should follow all these standards : Show a full front view of your face and neck with no hat, head covering, or headphones covering or casting shadows on your hairline or face, and Be cropped from your shoulders up much like a passport photo , and Show you with your eyes open and a neutral expression, and Be taken in clothing you d wear for a driver s license photo , and Be a square size and have a white or plain - color background with no scenery or other people in the photo , and Show what you look like now a photo taken sometime in the last 10 years, and Be uploaded as a .jpeg, .png, .bmp, or .tiff file


What happens after I apply for a Veteran ID Card?


Once you ve submitted your VIC application , we ll check your eligibility and verify that : Your character of discharge meets eligibility requirements , and The ID you submitted driver s license or passport is valid , and The image you ve chosen to appear on the card meets the photo requirements


After we ve verified your eligibility , we ll send you an email letting you know the status of your application. If you have an unknown or uncharacterized discharge status , your application will take more time to process while we verify your eligibility. We may need to request your records from the National Personnel Records Center.


If you receive an email from us asking for additional information or evidence to process your application , you ll need to sign in to AccessVA and update your application with the information we ask for.


Check the status of your application after you apply


You can sign in to your AccessVA account to check the status of your VIC application. Sign in to your AccessVA account


Replace your Veteran ID Card if it gets lost or stolen


To request a new card , please send us an email. Email us at vic@va.gov


Get help with your application


If you have any questions or need help , please send us an email. Email us at vic@va.gov


Learn more about how the Veteran ID Card works


No. Your Veteran ID Card won t replace your Veteran Health Identification Card or your Department of Defense ID Card.


You can use any of these forms of ID to get the same discounts : A Veteran Health Identification Card VHIC , or A Department of Defense DoD Identification Card either a Common Access Card CAC or Uniformed Services ID Card, or A state - issued driver s license or ID with a Veterans designation Note : If you already have one of these, you don t need a Veteran ID Card, but you can still apply for it if you d like.


You can t use your Veteran ID Card to : Prove your eligibility for any federal benefits , or Access military bases or installations , or Access military commissaries or exchanges , or Present as a form of identification at the airport , or Check into a VA hospital , or Show as proof of retirement from the Armed Forces , or Show as proof of wartime service to get a special license plate from the Department of Motor Vehicles


Veteran suicide prevention


If you re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you re thinking about hurting yourself or you know a Veteran who s considering this act now. You re not alone , and you can get help.


Where can I turn for ongoing support?


You can also find information and support on our websites:


Our specially trained suicide prevention coordinators available in each VA medical center across the country can help you get the counseling and services you need. Our Vet Centers can help you and your family readjust to life at home after you ve returned from serving in a combat zone. Our Veterans Benefits Administration offices can help you access benefits for disability compensation monthly payments, job training, home loans, and more.


Find these and other resources near you


Get information about suicide prevention and the support we offer. Visit our suicide prevention website Go to our Make the Connection website to get resources and watch stories of Veterans who ve overcome depression and other mental health challenges. Visit Make the Connection


What are the signs that someone may be considering suicide?


Many Veterans don t show any signs of an urge to harm themselves before doing so. But some may show signs of depression, anxiety, low self - esteem, or hopelessness, like : Seeming sad, depressed, anxious, or agitated most of the time Sleeping either all the time or not much at all what they look like or what happens to them Not caring about Pulling away from friends, family, and society Losing interest in hobbies, work, school, or other things they used to care about Expressing feelings of excessive guilt or shame, failure, lack of purpose in life, or being trapped


They may also change the way they act, and start to : Perform poorly at work or school Act violently or take risks like driving fast or running red lights Do things to prepare for a suicide like giving away special personal items, making a will, or seeking access to guns or pills


Get the full list of signs that someone may be considering suicide


Learn about common suicide myths and realities, Veteran - specific suicide risks, and warning signs. Recognize when to ask for help


Take our Veterans self - check quiz


I want to help a Veteran adjust to life at home, but I don t know how. Can I get support?


Yes. If you re a family member or friend of a Veteran who s having trouble adjusting to life at home , we can help. Through our national Coaching Into Care program , our licensed psychologists and social workers will talk with you by phone, free of charge, to help you find your way around the VA system and figure out the best way to help the Veteran you care about. All calls are confidential private.


To speak with a VA coach , call 888 - 823 - 7458, Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.


To get tips and resources for spouses, parents, and Veterans , visit the Coaching Into Care website. Visit Coaching into Care


How do I talk to my child about a suicide attempt in the family?


Get tips for talking to children of different ages about suicide : Preschoolers School - age children Teenagers All ages


GI Bill and other education benefit eligibility


Learn about GI Bill eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you re an active - duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill and other educational assistance programs.


Can I get VA education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill?


You may be able to get benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you ve served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous all at once or interrupted for shorter periods over time, after September 10 , 2001. Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill


Can I get VA education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill?


You may be eligible for benefits through one of our 2 Montgomery GI Bill programs.


You can get benefits through MGIB - AD if you served at least 2 years on active duty and you meet all of the requirements listed below.


All of these must be true. You: Were honorably discharged , and Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit , and Meet other requirements


Learn more about MGIB - AD


Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)


You can get benefits through MGIB - SR if you re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserves, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.


All of these must be true. You: Have either a 6-year service obligation you agreed to serve 6 years in the Selected Service , or Are an officer in the Selected Reserve who agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation , and Meet other requirements


Learn more about MGIB - SR


Can I get VA education benefits through other programs?


You may be able to get help paying for school tuition, testing fees, and advanced licensing and certifications through other VA educational assistance programs. You may also be able to get entrepreneurship training to help start or improve a small business.


Learn more about advanced training and certifications


Learn about other educational assistance programs


Can I get Educational and Career Counseling through VA?


You may be able to get Educational and Career Counseling also called Chapter 36 if you ll be discharged from active duty within 6 months. You may also qualify for these services if you separated from active duty not more than 1 year ago, didn t receive a dishonorable discharge, and qualify as a Veteran for educational assistance under a VA educational program. Learn more about Educational and Career Counseling


Are there any related benefits I may also be able to get?


If you have a service - connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working , you may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits and services like help exploring employment options and getting more training if required.


Find out if you qualify for Vocational Rehab and Employment


Can my spouse or dependent children get VA education benefits?


In some cases , the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can get educational assistance through a GI Bill program. Learn more about Survivors and Dependents Assistance


Also , if you haven t used all of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits , you may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to your spouse or a dependent child. Learn more about transferring benefits


If you have a service - connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working , your dependent family members may be eligible for Educational and Career Counseling and other support through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. Learn more about vocational rehab services for dependent family members


Learn more about how to apply for education benefits


Note: To apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment or educational and career counseling benefits and services , you ll need to use a different application.


Schedule a burial for a Veteran or family member


Find out how to make burial plans for a Veteran, spouse, or dependent family member.


How do I schedule a burial for a Veteran or other family member?


If you have a pre-need decision letter that confirms eligibility


To start , you may want to choose a funeral director to help you plan the burial. Then either you or the funeral director can call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800 - 535 - 1117 to request a burial.


Keep in mind that the pre - need decision letter doesn t identify a specific cemetery or gravesite, since it s not possible to reserve these in advance. In some cases , we may review your eligibility again at your time of death, as laws and circumstances may have changed since your pre - need application.


You don t need to do anything else except prepare yourself and your family for the funeral. Find out what to expect at a military funeral or memorial service


If you don t have a pre-need decision letter


To start , you may want to choose a funeral director to help you plan the burial. Then either you or the funeral director will need to take these 3 steps to schedule the burial.


Gather the information and documents you ll need to identify the deceased when you call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office


You ll need the DD214 or other discharge documents of the Veteran or service member whose military serviced will be used to determine eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery. Their discharge from service needs to have been under conditions other than dishonorable.


We may also need other documents to verify a relationship to a Veteran or the status of a dependent. These may include a death certificate, letters from your doctor, a divorce decree, a statement from the Social Security Administration, or other documents to support your claim.


Find out which discharge documents we accept along with your applicationFind out how to request the Veteran s DD214


If you can t find these documents , please ask for our help when you call. It may take us 48 hours or more to check eligibility if you don t have discharge documents.


Note: Discharge documents aren t usually needed for scheduling when a Veteran or eligible dependent is already interred in a national cemetery.


You ll also need this information about the deceased : Name Gender Social Security number or Military Service number Veteran ID Date of birth Relationship to the service member or Veteran whose military service will be used to decide eligibility Marital status Date of death and zip code and county at the time of death


You ll need this information about the next - of - kin the closest living relative of the deceased : Name Relationship to the deceased Social Security number Phone number Address


You may also need more information in certain cases : If the person was married , you ll also need the surviving spouse s status as Veteran, service member, or family member. If the person has any children with disabilities , you ll need the status and detailed information for any disabled children who may be buried in the future in a national cemetery. If the person s spouse passed away previously and was buried in a VA national cemetery , you ll need the full name of the spouse as well as the cemetery section and site number where they re buried.


Decide on the burial details and gather all related information


You ll need to tell us : where you d prefer the Veteran, spouse, or dependent family member be buriedFind a VA national cemeteryFind a state Veterans cemetery The cemetery The type of burial you d like for the person casket or cremation and the size of the casket or cremation urn The type of gravesite memorial you d like. This may be a headstone, grave marker, niche cover, or medallion. that you d like on the headstone or marker Any religious emblem or optional inscription


If the person is a Veteran or Reservist , you ll also need to tell us if you d like burial honors or memorial items, such as : A burial flag A Presidential Memorial Certificate Other possible military honors beyond the playing of Taps and flag folding and presentation


Request gravesite memorials and burial honorsLearn more about military funeral honors


Contact the National Cemetery Scheduling Office


The funeral director you ve chosen can help you with these steps too :


For burial in a national cemetery , fax any discharge papers to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 866 - 900 - 6417. Or scan and email the papers to NCA.Scheduling@va.gov with the person s name you re requesting burial benefits for in the subject line.


Then call 800 - 535 - 1117 to confirm the burial application. Be sure to have all the information handy that s listed above in the Prepare section.


The National Cemetery Scheduling Office is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. The office is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year s Day. Burials at national cemeteries take place Monday through Friday. When there s a federal holiday on a Monday or Friday , cemeteries may schedule burials either on the actual holiday or on one of the days over the holiday weekend. The National Cemetery Scheduling Office can tell you the available burial times for each cemetery.


Would I ever need to contact a national cemetery directly?


Yes , you should contact a national cemetery directly in these cases. To: Schedule a burial for an active - duty service member Cancel or reschedule a burial Change any information you already provided to the scheduling office Request a disinterment and/or relocation to another national cemetery Get information that s specific to a cemetery, like what can be inscribed on a headstone, the policy for flowers, and the hours of operation


Can I get information about the Burial at Sea program?


If you have questions about the Burial at Sea program , please contact the United States Navy Mortuary Affairs office toll - free at 866 - 787 - 0081. We re here Monday through Friday , 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Get more information about the Burial at Sea program


Can I get help paying for burial costs?


If you re the spouse of record the legally recognized spouse or a designated legally chosen family member of a Veteran , you may be able to get financial help for burial and funeral costs. Find out how to apply for a Veterans burial allowance


Special claims


Do you have a disability that isn t listed on this site as being linked to military service? You may still be able to get disability compensation payments or other benefits. If you re a Veteran with a disability we ve concluded is the result of an illness or injury caused or made worse by your active - duty service called a service - connected disability , you may be able to get special compensation to help with disabilities like the ones listed below.


Automobile allowance and adaptive equipmentIf your service - connected disability prevents you from driving, find out if you can get money to help buy a specially equipped vehicle or make needed changes to your existing vehicle.


Birth defects linked to Agent OrangeIf you were exposed to specific chemicals while serving in Vietnam, Thailand, or the Korean Demilitarized Zone , and your child has spina bifida or other birth defects , your child may be eligible for disability benefits.


Replacing damaged clothingIf your clothing s been damaged by your prosthetic or orthopedic device or by medicine you re taking for a skin condition find out if you can get money to help buy new clothes.


Recovery from surgery or an immobilizing disability convalescence If you re recovering from surgery or other treatment that s left you unable to move , find out if you can get temporary disability payments or other benefits.


Dental careIf you re a Veteran, find out if you can get dental care through VA.


Time spent in a hospitalIf you spent time in a VA or VA - approved hospital for a service - connected disability, find out if you can get benefits like disability payments for that time.


Being unable to work Individual Unemployability If you can t work because of your service - connected disability , find out if you can get increased disability payments.


Title 38 U.S.C. 1151 disabilitiesIf you suffered an added disability while getting VA medical care or taking part in a VA program designed to help you find, get, or keep a job, find out if you can get disability payments.


Immediate help for temporary disability needs prestabilization If you recently ended your active military service and you have a service - connected disability, find out if you can get temporary disability payments or other benefits right away.


Your VA primary care provider and PACT team


Who will provide care for me at VA?


After you sign up for VA health care and choose your main VA location , we ll assign you to a health care team called a Patient Aligned Care Team or PACT. Your team will be made up of you, those who support you like your family members and caregivers, and your health care providers.


Your team will include a : Primary care provider your main doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician s assistant Clinical pharmacist a pharmacist who works with you and your primary care provider to make sure you re taking the medicines that are right for you and your overall health Registered nurse RN care manager a nurse who makes sure your care is coordinated across all providers and services, and meets your health goals and your plan for care Licensed practical nurse LPN or medical assistant and clerk team members who help to support you and the other health care providers on your team


When you need other services to meet your goals and needs , your team may call other providers like social workers or specialists to help with your care.


More about your VA care team


Your team s goal is to plan for all the care you need to help you stay healthy and well throughout your life.


Your team will :


Build a partnership with you. You ll be an active member of the team , and you ll work with your team to plan and make decisions to meet your personal health goals. Your team will offer wellness care, education, and lifestyle coaching to help you stay healthy.


Provide or arrange for preventive care, such as immunizations like flu shots to prevent illness and screenings to help find diseases like cancer in their earliest stages when treatment is most likely to be successful.


Help you get care in the ways that work best for you. This may include personal visits with your primary care provider, group clinics, and 24/7 telephone care. You can also get online educational information and secure messaging with your health care team through the My HealtheVet portal. Visit My HealtheVet


Coordinate your care. Team members will meet often to talk with you and each other about your progress and goals. And they ll coordinate any care you may need from specialists outside the team.


No. You ll choose the main VA location where you d like to get care. We ll assign you a health care team including your primary care provider based on the location you choose.


If you decide you want to change to a different primary care doctor , you ll need to talk to your health care team leader or to the patient advocate at your VA medical center. Find a medical center near you


Your health care team will have a plan in place if your primary care provider is away or leaves VA. Your team will make sure you always have access to a qualified primary care provider and that you keep getting the ongoing care you need to continue with your health care plan.


This depends on your situation. If you re enrolled in VA health care , find out how you may be able to receive care from a provider in your local community through community care.


Your' registration' is the sticker placed on your windshield and the paper registration certificate that you must keep in your vehicle.


You or your business must register and title at a DMV office any vehicle you own or lease. Registrations do not need to be in the owner's name, or for only one person. Auto dealers can register and title vehicles, and issue plates and charge a fee for this.


See information about vehicle plates [1] or vehicle titles [2].


Vehicles already registered in New York


Renew


You can renew your registration online and print a 10 day document to use until your new registration arrives in the mail. Please note: If your vehicle has been altered or stretched to increase the number of passengers or if there are other special circumstances , you cannot renew your registration online. See additional information and other ways to renew a registration [3].


Renew registration online [4 ]


Other transactions


Change address [5 ] Change name or other information [6 ] Check registration status [7 ] Replace registration [8] and get a temporary document Surrender return plates and cancel registration [9 ] Tell DMV your new registration has not come in the mail [10 ] Transfer a registration to another vehicle you own [11 ]


Suspensions


See information on registration suspensions due to Parking tickets [12] 1 Toll violations [13 ] Insurance lapses [14 ]


Register a vehicle in New York


You must register any vehicle owned by you or your business at a DMV office. 2 See general information about registering a vehicle [15] and specific requirements for different vehicle types [16].


What you need to register


Complete DMV s Document Guide to make sure you have the correct proofs of identification and other documents before you come to the DMV.


Find your proofs [17 ]


Agricultural and farm vehicles [18 ] Deceased owner [19 ] Homemade vehicles and trailers [20 ] Imported vehicles [21 ] More than one owner or registrant [22 ] No title for a newly purchased vehicle [23 ] Pick - up trucks as' passenger' class [24 ] Register a vehicle for someone else [25 ] Register a vehicle while you are out - of - state [26 ] Register an out - of - state vehicle [27 ]


More information


Abandoned and unclaimed vehicles [28 ] Apply for Clean Pass [29 ] that cannot be registered in New York [30 ] Motorized devices Power of attorney [31 ] Transfer vehicle ownership to another person [32 ] Vehicle modifications and registration class [33 ] Salvage vehicles [34 ]


Resources


Businesses regulated by DMV [35] Inspection Stations, Dealers and Transporters, Repair Shops, etc. Determine if a car was flooded or stolen [36 ] If a family member has died [37 ] Military and Veteran's Resources [38 ] Moving to New York or out of New York [39 ] Tips for buying a vehicle [40 ]


DMV does not handle parking violations or regulate parking. If you receive a parking ticket you must respond to the locality where they were issued. Do not contact DMV. If you fail to answer parking tickets , the locality can notify the DMV which can prevent the renewal of your vehicle registration, or suspend your vehicle registration. See a list of local Traffic Courts in New York State [41 ]


This includes all of these types of vehicles if you plan to drive them on a public road Cars SUVS Vans Pick - up trucks Motorcycles Trailers Custom and homemade trailers Agricultural and farm vehicles Boats ATVs Mopeds Snowmobiles


There are some motorized devices that cannot be registered in New York [30].


When you surrender your vehicle plates to the DMV , you may be eligible to transfer the remaining registration credit to another vehicle you want to register, or get a refund for the registration fee. You get a refund or registration transfer credit for your vehicle plate fee title certificate fee you paid when you registered the vehicle any other fee or tax


Transfer credit


If you transfer your remaining registration to another vehicle , your new registration will expire the same day as your old registration. You can only use the transfer credit for a new original registration. You cannot use it for a registration renewal.


Refunds


Here is an example to show how your refund amount is determined.


You paid $137.50 to register your vehicle for two years. The amount you paid included $62.50 for the two years of the registration $31.25 per year, $50.00 for the title certificate and $25.00 for the vehicle plates. You surrender the vehicle plates during the first year of the registration , and you qualify for a refund of $30.25. This is a refund of the $31.25 fee for the second year of the registration with the $1 processing fee subtracted. There is no refund of other fees or taxes.


How can I get my refund (if I m eligible)?


When you surrender your plates , your Receipt FS-6 T indicates if you are eligible to receive a refund. If you are eligible for a refund and you do not request a transfer receipt, we will process your refund automatically and you will receive it in the mail in several weeks.


If you are not eligible for a refund or you request a transfer receipt , the DMV office issues a Receipt FS-6 T that you can use to transfer the registration to another vehicle.


How do I apply for a full 2-year refund if the registration was never used?


You can apply for a refund of the 2-year registration fee ONLY if the registration was never used and it is not more than 60 days from the date the registration was issued. For example , if you renewed the registration, but never used the new registration sticker , you can apply for a refund of the 2-year fee that you paid when you renewed the registration. A processing fee of $1 is subtracted from the refund amount.


The registration sticker cannot be used. If the sticker was attached to the windshield or the vehicle plate , you cannot remove the sticker and apply for a full refund.


To apply for a full 2-year refund , you must surrender the vehicle plates and the unused registration sticker and stub at a DMV office and request a 2-year refund. If eligible for the refund , the DMV office will issue a receipt that displays " two year refund. "


Is it possible to receive a refund of the first-year of my registration fee?


If you have already received a refund for the 2nd year of the registration fee and you have the UNUSED registration sticker and stub , you may be eligible to apply for the 1st year of the registration fee. You have a maximum of 60 days after the date the registration was issued to apply for the 1st year of the registration fee.


To apply for a refund of the first - year registration fee, send the following items to the address on the Request for Refund MV-215 form a completed and signed Request for Refund [1] MV-215 the original registration document stub the unused registration sticker


DMV will process a refund of the first - year fee if eligible.


Can I get a refund if I changed my name?


Yes. Follow these instructions surrender the vehicle plates at a DMV office and request a transfer receipt, not a refund receipt send these items to the address on the Request for Refund MV-215 form


completed and signed Request for Refund [1] MV-215 that prove the name has changed a photocopy of the marriage certificate, the divorce documents or other court papers the transfer receipt


The DMV will issue your refund in your new name, if eligible.


Is it possible to get a refund if the registrant died?


Yes. DMV will issue the refund to the name of the estate. Follow these instructions surrender the vehicle plates at a DMV office and request a transfer receipt, not a refund receipt have the executor of the deceased s will send these items to the address listed on the Request for Refund MV-215


completed and signed Request for Refund [1] MV-215, with " deceased " written on the form a photocopy of the death certificate the transfer receipt


If the estate of the registrant is settled , call the DMV Revenue Accounting Unit at 518 - 474 - 0902 to request a' Next of Kin' form. Send the' Next of Kin' form, Request for Refund MV-215 and the transfer receipt to the address on form MV-215. The refund is issued in the name of the next of kin. You are only eligible for a full refund if the registration sticker is unused. If the sticker was attached to the windshield or the vehicle plate , you CANNOT remove the sticker and apply for a refund.


Appeal a TVB ticket conviction[1]


You can appeal a Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) conviction online or by mail


you must file your appeal within 30 days of the date of conviction you must pay a $10 non refundable appeal fee for each conviction appealed within 30 days of the date of conviction 1


Your submission of an appeal online or by mail does not mean that your appeal has been accepted. The DMV Appeals Board must determine that your appeal meets legal requirements.


Online


You can appeal online if


you have been convicted in a NYS Traffic Violations Bureau TVB for a traffic offense the conviction occurred within the last 30 days 3


The traffic ticket must display the words " Traffic Violations Bureau " at the bottom. If it does not , you cannot file an appeal with the Department of Motor Vehicles.


At the end of the transaction you will get a 3-digit Appeal Access number. You can use this later to check the status of your appeal.


You can appeal one transaction conviction online at a time.


You will need


the TVB traffic ticket number from your conviction see a sample ticket [2 ]


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


you full name , date of birth , and gender as they appear on the traffic ticket


and the following your mailing address please note that any address you enter for the appeal will not automatically update your DMV driver license or vehicle records that explains the valid reasons for your appeal an Appeal Argument if an attorney will represent you in the appeal , the attorney's name and mailing address if you request a stay of a suspension or revocation that resulted from the conviction , a written' Stay Argument '


You must notify the DMV Appeals Board in writing immediately of any change of address that occurs after an appeal is filed.


Appeal a TVB ticket conviction online [4 ]


Exhibits or arguments that can't be submitted online


You can mail DMV any exhibits or arguments that cannot be submitted online. Evidence, exhibits or documents not submitted to and considered by the hearing officer may not be filed with the appeal.


You cannot cancel an online appeal


You cannot cancel your transaction after you verify your information or submit your payment.


You cannot edit your online appeal


You cannot edit your original Appeal Argument or any Additional Appeal Arguments after you submit online.


You can submit an additional Appeal Argument


If you request a transcript to be reviewed for your online appeal , you may submit an additional Appeal Argument. The Additional Argument must be submitted within 30 days after the transcript you ordered has been sent to you from the Transcriber. To submit an Additional Argument after receiving your transcript, access the transaction again and enter either the ticket number your DMV ID Number Client ID Number from your NYS driver license, learner permit or non - driver photo ID card see sample driver license [3 ]


or, your name date of birth 3-digit Appeal Access Number


Use the Traffic Violations Bureau Appeal [5] AA-33 form. Mail your appeal and $10 appeal fee to


DMV Appeals BoardP.O. Box 2935Albany , NY 12220 - 0935


To appeal a DMV determination other than a TVB conviction or penalty , use the Appeal From DMV Hearing Determination [6] AA-33A.


Sorry , you cannot appeal a TVB conviction by phone.


At a TVB office


Sorry , you cannot submit an appeal at a TVB office.


How to check the status of appeal filed online


The Appeals Board will acknowledge receipt of your appeal form and fee with a letter.


You can also use the TVB Traffic Ticket Appeal service to check your appeal status. You will need to provide the ticket number your DMV ID Number Client ID Number from your NYS driver license, learner permit or non - driver photo ID card


Your appeal is not refundable. Whether your appeal is rejected , or the conviction or penalty is affirmed, reversed, remanded, or modified , the appeal fee cannot be refunded. The DMV Appeals Board will reject your appeal if your appeal form and fee are not filed in a timely manner your appeal does not meet the requirements of NYS law the matter is not legally allowed to be appealed you fail to meet DMV requirements for appeals For default convictions , you can appeal the denial of your application to reopen the default conviction only after the DMV TVB Default Unit has denied your Application to Reopen a Default Conviction [7] AA-3.3


occurred in a local court resulted from a parking ticket resulted from a criminal violation To submit exhibits or arguments that cannot be submitted through the online transaction. If you submit the additional exhibits and/or arguments at the time you file the appeal online , check the box in the transaction that indicates that you will mail additional exhibits and/or arguments for your appeal. If you order a transcript for your appeal , you must mail the additional arguments to the Appeals Board within 30 days after the transcript you ordered has been sent to you. If you do not want or need a transcript , you must mail the exhibits and/or arguments within 10 days of the day you submit your appeal. Evidence, exhibits or documents not submitted to and considered by the hearing officer may not be filed with the appeal. The Appeals Board uses the US Postal Service postmark, if legible, to determine if your documents are timely. Keep your proof of mailing and a copy of anything you send to the Appeals Board. Write the summons number of the appealed ticket on the front of the envelope and on all exhibits and/or arguments.


You must appeal these kinds of penalties and convictions with the local court or parking violations authority, not the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Stay Argument must explain the reasons why you need a stay. Filing an appeal does not change your obligation to pay the fine, surcharge, or other fees. The DMV will not grant a stay of a suspension for failure to pay a fine, surcharge or suspension termination fee.


Mail your documents to


Do it by mail:


If you do not wantto file an appeal online , use Traffic Violations Bureau Appeal AA-33.


To appeal a DMV determination other than a TVB conviction or penalty, use form Appeal Form AA-33A. Mail your appeal and fee to


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Topic:


Tickets [8 ]


Related PDFs:


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Many DMV customers make easily avoidable mistakes that cause them significant problems, including encounters with law enforcement and impounded vehicles. Because we see customers make these mistakes over and over again , we are issuing this list of the top five DMV mistakes and how to avoid them.


1. Forgetting to Update Address


By statute , you must report a change of address to DMV within ten days of moving. That is the case for the address associated with your license, as well as all the addresses associated with each registered vehicle, which may differ.


It is not sufficient to only: write your new address on the back of your old license; tell the United States Postal Service; or inform the police officer writing you a ticket. If you fail to keep your address current , you will miss a suspension order and may be charged with operating an unregistered vehicle and/or aggravated unlicensed operation, both misdemeanors. This really happens , but the good news is this is a problem that is easily avoidable.


Learn more about how to change the address on your license and registrations [1 ]


2. Leaving the State Without Notifying DMV


States communicate with each other , so when you move to another state, be sure to tie up any loose ends regarding your New York State license or registration. That means resolving any unanswered tickets, suspensions or revocations, and surrendering your license plates to NYS when you get to your new home state.


A license suspension or revocation here could mean that your new home state will not issue you a license there. Remember , it is important to notify DMV of your new address so that any possible mail correspondence can reach you. Also , turning in your plates is important to avoid an insurance lapse.


3. Letting Insurance Lapse


Because we all pay indirectly for crashes involving uninsured motorists , New York State requires every motorist to maintain auto insurance every single day a vehicle is registered. DMV works with insurance companies to electronically monitor your insurance coverage , and we know when coverage is dropped for any reason. When that happens , we mail you an insurance inquiry letter to allow you to clear up the problem.


We send 500,000 inquiry letters a year. If the inquiry letter does not resolve the problem , we must suspend the vehicle registration and , if it persists, your driver license!We suspend 300,000 registrations a year for failure to maintain insurance. If you fail to maintain an updated address with us , you won t learn that you have an insurance problem , and we will suspend your registration and license. Make sure you turn in your vehicle s license plates at DMV before you cancel your insurance policy. Insurance policies must be from a company licensed in New York State.


Learn more about Insurances Lapes [2] and How to Surrender your Plates [3 ]


4. Understanding how Much Traffic Points Cost


DMV maintains a point system to track dangerous drivers. Often , motorists convicted of a traffic ticket feel they have resolved all their motoring issues with the local court, but later learn that the Driver Responsibility Assessment DRA is a separate DMV charge based on the total points they accumulate.


The $300 DRA fee can be paid in $100 annual installments over three years. Motorists who fail to maintain an updated address with DMV may resolve their tickets with the court, but never receive their DRA assessment because we do not have their new address on record. Failure to pay the DRA will result in a suspended license.


Learn more about About the NYS Driver Point System [4] and how to Pay Driver Responsibility Assessment [5 ]


5. Not Bringing Proper Documentation to DMV Office


About ten percent of customers visiting a DMV office do not bring what they need to complete their transaction, and have to come back a second time to finish their business. This can be as simple as not bringing sufficient funds to pay for a license renewal or not having the proof of auto insurance required to register a car. Better yet , don t visit a DMV office at all, and see if your transaction can be performed online, like an address change, registration renewal, license renewal, replacing a lost title, paying a DRA or scheduling a road test.


Our award - winning website is recognized as one of the best in the nation. It has all the answers you need to efficiently perform any DMV transaction. Consider signing up for our MyDMV service, which offers even more benefits.


Sign up or log into MyDMV [6 ]


Driving School Licenses are issued to businesses that qualify to operate a driving school. These licenses are renewed for two years. The license must be renewed before the expiration date shown on the license if the driving school wants to continue to operate the business.


Driving School Licenses can be renewed up to six 6 months after they expire , but the Driving School business cannot operate unless the license is valid.


How to renew


Your application for renewal of a Driving School License must be submitted between 30 and 60 days before the license expires the expiration date is printed on your license. As part of the renewal process , you must provide updated information about your driving school including : Driving School Renewal Application [1] form MV-522 Proof of Worker s Compensation form C-105.2 or U-26.3 and Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage form DB-120.1, OR a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption of Worker s Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage form CE-200. Payment of the license fee. You must include a check or money order for the renewal fee as identified on the application, payable to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Starter Checks cannot be accepted.


In addition : If your school uses vehicles for instruction , you must attach a List of Driving School Vehicles [2] MV-527. If your school provides the Pre - licensing Course , you must attach a Signature Authorization List - Pre - Licensing Course [3] MV-278.6.


Expired Driving School License


You must immediately stop operating your driving school business. Your school will not be licensed to operate. Any services you provide through your driving school license including Instructor Certificates, account to DMV s online road test appointment scheduling system, and authorization to order Pre - Licensing Course Completion Certificates will be terminated.


Until your new license is issued , your instructors will not be able to teach for your school and your school will be unable to : provide lessons to customers teach the Pre - licensing Course if your school was approved to teach this schedule road tests or bring customers to a road test


You can renew the license up to 6 months after the previous license expires BUT any operation of your business between when your driving school license expired and the new license is issued will constitute unlicensed operation of a driving school. This could result in your having to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and/or denial of future driving school license applications.


When you need to surrender plate(s)


Before you end the vehicle's liability insurance coverage. If you do not turn in your plate , we will suspend your registration and can suspend your driver license.


If you want to register your vehicle in another state. You must surrender your New York State vehicle plates to the New York DMV.


How to surrender New York State plates


Note: If you need to surrender plates from another state , you need to surrender them to that state's DMV not the New York State DMV.


Step 1 : Remove plates and stickers


This includes the plate frames and fasteners - we will not accept plates with them attached. Destroy the registration and inspection stickers from your windshield.


Do not give your plates to another person unless that person will surrender the plates for you.


Step 2 : Complete the PD-7 application


You must complete the Plate Surrender Application PDF [1] PD-7 for each set of plates you are surrendering.


Step 3 : Mail the application with your plates to


NYS DMV6 Empire State PlazaRoom B240Albany, NY 12228


We use the mail postmark date as the date that you surrendered your plates. To be notified by the US Postal Service that we received your plates, send them by registered or certified mail, and request a return receipt. We will mail you your FS-6 T receipt.


At a DMV Office


Step 3 : Bring the plates and PD-7 to an DMV


Find a DMV office [2] near you.


County motor vehicle offices will charge you a $1 fee to process the surrender. If another person surrenders your plates for you , make sure that the person gives you the FS-6 T receipt for your records.


Temporary surrender


It depends. See registrations refunds for surrendered plates [3] for more information.


Motorcycle and trailer plates


Yes. See special procedures to surrender plates for a season [4] temporary surrender of plates.


Do I need to surrender trailer plates?


It s not necessary to surrender motorcycle plates , but your motorcycle must be insured if you ride it.


Even though some trailers are not required to have liability insurance , you must surrender the plate if the trailer does not have a valid registration.


Lost, stolen or destroyed plates


Do I need to surrender the registration if the plates are lost, destroyed or stolen?


Yes. You need to report plates that are lost, stolen or destroyed [5] and surrender the registration. In these cases the DMV can issue you a new registration and plates. Motorcycles : You do not need to surrender motorcycle plates if there is a lapse in the liability insurance coverage. A motorcycle must have liability insurance to be operated. Trailers : Normally a trailer does not need liability insurance. The DMV will not suspend your driver license or registration if you fail to surrender the plate. The DMV recommends that you surrender any type of vehicle plate when the plate is not used to make sure that the plate is destroyed.


The Drinking Driver Program DDP is now called the Impaired Driver Program IDP. As this new name is being implemented , you may see the two names interchangeably.


What happens if I am convicted of an alcohol or drug-related violation in New York State?


If you are convicted of an alcohol or drug - related driving violation , your license or privilege to drive in New York State will be revoked or suspended [1]. However , you may be eligible for a conditional license or a conditional driving privilege if you participate in New York State s Impaired Driver Program IDP previously known as Drinking Driving Program DDP or an approved out - of - state program.


Your Order of Suspension or Revocation from the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV will indicate a nearby state or county motor vehicle office where you may enroll in the Impaired Driver Program and apply for a conditional license / privilege, if applicable.


Your license suspension or revocation officially begins at your hearing or sentencing in court, unless the court gives you a Continuation of Driving Privileges MV-1192. Your credit for serving the suspension or revocation begins on the effective date of the order. If you receive a continuation , your suspension or revocation will begin 20 days after sentencing


It is a criminal offense to drive a motor vehicle while your license is suspended or revoked. If you are convicted of driving under suspension or revocation , you may be fined and you may be sentenced to jail and/or probation. In addition , the police may impound the vehicle you were driving when arrested.


If you are placed on probation because of this conviction , you also must bring written permission from the sentencing court, or your probation officer, that allows you to apply for a license.


Driver Responsibility Assessments


If you are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired DWAI or Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, or if you are found to have refused to submit to a chemical test , you will be required to pay a driver responsibility assessment each year for the next three years. For more information , see Pay driver responsibility assessment [2].


Participation in the Impaired Driver Program IDP will not prevent, reduce, or delay fines, fees, or penalties imposed under the driver responsibility assessment program.


Log On to DIAL - IN [1 ]


What is a DIAL-IN search account and who can get one?


If you regularly need to search DMV records for driver license, registration, vehicle title or insurance information , then DIAL - IN is the service you need. Our typical clients include attorneys, insurance and private investigators, process servers and building / site security personnel.


See Drivers Privacy Protection Act DPPA [2] for more information about permissible uses of DMV records.


How do I apply for an account?


You should complete form Motor Vehicle Record Search Account Application PDF [3] MV-15D. The instructions are on the form.


Send the form to :


Data Services - New Search AccountNYS Department of Motor Vehicles6 Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12228


How will I know my application has been accepted?


We will review your application. If you application is not complete , we will return your application with an explanation that will give you more instructions.


If your application is complete , we will create an account for you. We will send you your account number and password. Your seven - digit account number will never change. You will enter this account number when you log in to the DIAL - IN system.


Are there fees for using a DIAL-IN search account?


According to the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law , we must charge a fee to search DMV records. Private persons, commercial organizations, and not - for - profit organizations must pay a search fee. There is a fee of $7.00 for each search that you make with the DIAL - IN service.


There are some organizations that are exempt from search fees. Any public organization, its officers, a volunteer fire company, a volunteer ambulance service, or a legal aid bureau or society or other private entity acting pursuant to section 722 of the New York State County Law, that makes a search for a public purpose, is exempt from the search fee.


How do I pay DIAL-IN Search Account fees?


Paying customers must include a deposit with the application. Your first deposit must be enough to pay for two months of searches. When we accept your application , your deposit is added to your new account balance. When you make a search , we subtract the search fee from your account balance.


Payment by credit card is NOT available at this time.


You can use your account to pay for the mail - order searches and the online searches. If you must pay a fee for the service , your account records will reflect your debits and your credits and show your account balance. For more information , please visit our Escrow Accounts [4] page.


What business records must I keep to document the searches I perform?


The business records you keep must exist prior to the search you perform and must establish the business purpose of the search.


Common examples of business records include invoices, retainer agreements, employment applications, consent forms, accident reports, and surveillance reports and numerous other types of records. The Terms of Service of your Search Account require you to maintain these records and to provide them to DMV when requested.


Will DMV contact me about the searches I perform using my DIAL-IN Search Account?


Yes , DMV may ask you about a DIAL - IN search you performed. We inquire about searches to monitor compliance with the DIAL - IN Terms of Service . You must respond to the inquiry whether or not you have business records that support your search. Your response will be considered an incomplete reply if you do not give us the business records. You can complete an inquiry at any time if you send us the requested acceptable business records. If you performed the search on behalf of a client , you will need to show permissible use of your client, and your client agent relationship. If you personally did not perform the search we have inquired about , please check with the other users of your DIAL - IN account to see if one of them performed the search. If none of the known users performed the search , contact us immediately. If you do not respond to our inquiry about a DIAL - IN search, your search privileges will be suspended until you respond.


Will you tell a motorist if I searched his records?


Yes. Records of searches are public records. If a motorist asks the DMV if his records were searched , the DMV supplies him with the name and business address of the DIAL - IN account holder , and the time, date and search criteria used to search for the records.


We do not disclose the DIAL - IN account numbers of the account holder that performed the search.


How do I contact DMV about my Dial-in Search Account?


You can contact us at: NYSDMV DIAL - IN AccountsRoom 2316 Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12228 473 - 2137e - mail: [email protected] [5 ]


Note on browser compatibility


We are upgrading our security protocols to better protect your data. To verify your browser is compatible to continue using any of the state's government websites , please visit https://encryption.ny.gov/ [6]. If your browser is not currently compatible , please update it to the newest version.


What do I need to do before I take my road test?


Once you have a learner permit , you must obey the learner permit restrictions [1] on where and when you may drive [1 ] complete a 5-hour Pre - licensing Course or a high school or college Driver Education Course get an appropriate amount of supervised driving practice 1 if you are under age 18 , you must wait at least six months from the date you received your learner permit to schedule your road test [1 ]


What is the Pre-licensing Course and how do I find one?


It is a DMV - approved, standardized classroom course that provides knowledge you will need as a new driver. The course covers many important topics, including driving within the highway transportation system driver habits and skills feelings , attitudes and risk taking alcohol , other drugs and driving


You can find the course curriculum and other information in the Pre - Licensing Course Instructor s Manual MV-277 [2].


The Pre - licensing Course is available through high schools, colleges, and many driving schools. To find providers in your area , look online or in your telephone directory for Driving Instruction.


When you successfully complete the course , you will be given a Pre - licensing Course Certificate MV-278. If you complete a high school or college driver education course, you will receive a Student Certificate of Completion MV-285 , and you do not need a Pre - licensing Course Certificate. You must have one of these certificates to schedule your road test. You must bring the original certificate to your road test to turn in to the license examiner.


For how long will my Pre-licensing Course Certificate be valid?


Your Pre - licensing Course Certificate is valid for one year from the date it is issued. A Student Certificate of Completion is valid for two years. If your Pre - licensing Course Certificate expires , you must complete the course again to receive the certificate required to schedule a road test.


Your certificate must be valid on the date that you make your Road Test appointment, but can be expired on the date you take your road test.


Do I need a Pre-Licensing Course Certificate to change my license from one class to another?


No , you do not need a Pre - licensing Course Certificate or a Student Certificate of Completion if you have a valid NY State driver license and you apply to amend to another license Class.


How much supervised practice driving must I get before I take my road test?


If you are under age 18 , before you take your road test you must have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice driving with


at least 15 hours at night after sunset at least 10 hours in moderate to heavy traffic


bring to the road test a Certification of Supervised Driving MV-262 [3] completed by your parent or guardian to certify that you have had the required hours of supervised practice driving you must give the MV-262 to the license examiner each time you take a road test


We recommend that all drivers of all ages have this amount and type of practice. We also recommend that you take a driver education course or professional driving lessons.


There are additional requirements for motorcycle permits. See Get a motorcycle license [4].


What should I practice for my road test?


Steering: Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up. Acceleration : Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall. Braking : Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid abrupt stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane. Clutch / Gears : Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission , shift into the proper gear at the right time without " grinding " the gears. Speed: Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions. Following distance : Keep an adequate space " cushion " between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the " two second rule " described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility. Traffic signs, signals and markings : Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently. Stopping position : If a stop is required , stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present , stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk , move up until you can clearly see your way , then stop again if necessary. Lane selection and position : Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward. Communication : Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times. Observation : Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently , but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up. Anticipate and react : Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.


If you have a Class DJ or MJ learner permit , you must have a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice driving that includes at least 15 hours of driving after sunset before you take a road test. You must bring to the road test a completed Certification of Supervised Driving [3] MV-262 signed by your parent or guardian. If you lose your certificate , contact the school that issued it to obtain a replacement.


Determine the fees for commercial vehicles


Use 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 , you must pay the fees for your vehicle plates $25.00 your title certificate fee of $50.00 the sales tax 1


Registration fee chart for commercial vehicles


The fees listed in the chart are for commercial vehicles that weigh less than 18,000 lbs. Diesel - powered commercial vehicles that weigh 8,501 pounds or more require an additional fee. 2 If you transfer vehicle plates for one vehicle to another , you cannot use this chart to calculate your fee.


County use taxes and supplemental fees


Residents of New York City and several counties in New York must pay a vehicle use tax when they register a commercial vehicle or renew a commercial vehicle registration. 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 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. 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 [1] or a DMV Call Center [2].


New York City Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)


All passenger vehicle original registrations and renewals Vehicle use tax - $80 for 2 years $40 / year Livery and for - hire vehicles in these registration classes - $400 for 1 year 3 Supplemental MCTD fee - $50 for two years $25 per year


Livery OML Bus (OMR) Taxi OMT


Note : The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission regulates all " TC " vehicle plates. All registrants for " TC " vehicle plates must pay the vehicle use tax.


County use tax chart for counties outside of New York City


The chart show the use taxes and supplemental fees for all original registrations and renewals. The amount of the sales tax depends on the purchase price and your locality. You can see the current sales tax rates by jurisdiction [3] at the Department of Taxation and Finance website. To determine the correct fee , add 3.25% to the fee listed in the chart , and change the result to the nearest $0.25. Several registration classes are exempt from the additional fee. The classes include Agricultural AGR, Ambulance AMB, Farm FAR, Historical HIS, House Trailer HOU, Semi Trailer SEM, Special Purpose Commercial SPC, and Trailer TRL. This tax applies to Medallion taxis with a plate number configuration of " TnnnnnC " or " TnnnnnnC ". This tax does not include Medallion taxis with plate number configurations: " TnnnnnT ", " TnnnnnnT ", " nana ", " nanna ", " nnnSBVa " and " nnnSBVan ". n = number, a = letter.


Renew non-driver ID card[1]


You can renew 1 year before and up to 2 years after your non - driver ID expires. If it is expired for 2 years or more, you can t renew - there are no exceptions.


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


If you plan on traveling


We recommend you renew in a 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].


Renew at an office and get an Enhanced or REAL ID


You don't have to get an Enhanced or REAL ID. 3 However , if you have a Standard , you will not be allowed to board a domestic flight starting in October 2020 unless you have a Passport.


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


Find your proofs [3 ]


Renew online


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


Don't delay! Get your Enhanced or REAL ID today.


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


Renew non - driver ID online [4 ]


Renew by mail


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


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


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


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


If you did not receive a renewal notice , you can use an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card pdf [5] MV-44.


Mail with payment to


NYS Department of Motor Vehicles207 Genesee Street, Suite 6Utica, NY 13501 - 2874


Fee


Learn more about Standard, REAL ID and Enhanced documents [2].


Reduced fee or 'No Fee' non-driver IDs


If you receive Supplemental Security Income SSI and are under age 62 , your fee is $6.50 are age 62 or older , you can get a' No Fee' renewal


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


To get a reduced fee or' No Fee' renewal , you must renew by mail or at a DMV office and provide proof of your eligibility. If you come to an office , you must bring an original copy of proof. If you apply by mail , send us a photocopy of your proof of SSI. You can't get a reduced or no fee renewal if you renew online.


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


If you are age 62 or older and receive Supplemental Security Income SSI , your fee is $6.50


You will get your new ID card in 2 weeks


Allow 2 weeks to receive it in the mail. You can check the mailing status [6] of your photo document online. If your document is not delivered two weeks after the date the document was processed , you can contact us [7].


Additional information


Temporary Visitor


Wait until you are within 40 days of your 21st birthday to renew. If you renew 41 days or more before your 21st birthday , your ID will have UNDER 21 on it. If your renewal is processed than 40 days before your birthday , we will mail you a non - driver ID card the words UNDER 21 on or near the date of your birthday.


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


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


Overseas (out of the country, abroad)


When overseas , you must renew your non - drivers ID card through the mail. Please submit the renewal notice we mailed you , or if you don't have it , an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card pdf [5] MV-44 the appropriate fee


We recommend that you send us a pre - addressed priority mail return envelope with your application. This will help ensure that we send your ID to the correct address. Renewal anytime within this period will not affect the expiration date of your new non - driver ID card or the fees.


If your non - driver ID is expired for 2 years or more , you must apply for an original non - driver ID card. See Get a non - driver ID card NDID [8]. Starting in October 2020 , you will need an Enhanced or REAL ID to board a domestic flight unless you have a passport. If your non - driver ID 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 renew in an office and keep your Standard document type , follow these steps :


Step 1 : Complete the renewal notice MV-2 we mailed you. if you did not receive a renewal notice , you can use an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card pdf [5] MV-44


Step 2 : Come to an office. Bring your current Standard non - driver ID your renewal notice or application payment


Newly issued Standard documents state : ' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'. If you renew online , you will need to pay the regular fees for a non - driver ID card renewal.


ID Card [9 ]


Do I need insurance?


Yes. To register a vehicle in New York State you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance coverage. If you do not maintain the coverage , the DMV can suspend your vehicle registration and your driver license.


What kind of insurance do I need?


New York law requires that you have auto liability insurance coverage. The minimum amount of liability coverage is $ 10,000 for property damage for a single accident $ 25,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 for death for a person involved in an accident $ 50,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for death for two or more people in an accident


Your liability insurance coverage must while the registration is valid, even if you don t use the vehicle there are exceptions for motorcycles 1 remain in effect be New York State insurance coverage , issued by a company licensed by the NY State Department of Financial Services and certified by NY State DMV - out - of - state insurance is never acceptable be issued in the name of the vehicle registrant, and remain in the name of the registrant at all times 2


The New York State Department of Financial Services website has more information about liability insurance and insurance companies licensed in New York: http://www.dfs.ny.gov [1].


More than 2 names on a vehicle registration


There can only be 1 or 2 names on a registration registrants. Both the primary registrant first name listed on the registration and the co - registrant must sign the Vehicle Registration / Title Application PDF [2] MV-82 and provide their proofs of identity and date of birth. Both names must appear on the Insurance ID Card.


Do I need insurance to register my vehicle?


Yes. The DMV requires auto liability insurance to register a vehicle in New York. When you get insurance , your insurance company will issue proof of insurance in two ways. It will give you two original NY State Insurance ID Cards see a sample [3] or provide you with access to your digital electronic NY State Insurance ID Card 3 send an electronic notice of insurance coverage to the DMV your insurance agent or broker cannot file this notice


Your NY State Insurance Identification Cards and the electronic notice of insurance together verify your insurance coverage. We need both.


You must register your vehicle at the DMV within 180 days of the effective date on your insurance ID card. Bring one copy or form of your Insurance Identification Cards 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 while they are operating the vehicle.


Does the name on my vehicle registration application and Insurance Identification Card need to be the same?


Yes. Your insurance cards must have the same name as the name on your vehicle registration application.


Will the DMV accept copies or faxes of my Insurance Identification Card?


Yes. However , the DMV will not accept a card if the DMV barcode reader cannot read scan the barcode.


Out-of-state insurance documents


We will never accept out - of - state vehicle insurance coverage of any type. If your vehicle is registered in New York , it must have New York State auto liability insurance coverage. Your motorcycle must have insurance coverage any time it is operated on a public road or highway. Unlike most other motor vehicles, motorcycles are registered for one year rather than two , and all motorcycle registrations expire on April 30. Also , you can terminate your motorcycle liability insurance without surrendering the plate at a DMV office. This makes it easier to put the motorcycle back on the road after winter storage. However , under no circumstances may your motorcycle operate on public highways without liability coverage in effect. A change on the insurance policy to a name different from the name on your registration may cause a lapse in insurance coverage , and DMV may suspend your driver license and your vehicle registration. Your vehicle's insurance and registration must always be in exactly the same name. You should always carry the paper or access to your digital electronic NY State Insurance ID Card in your vehicle.


All Owned Vehicles AOV All Owned & Non - Owned Comprehensive Auto Liability Policy AON Dealer Garage Auto Liability Policy DGP Auto Liability Policy ALP Self Insured Vehicles


Replace a title certificate[1]


When you apply for a replacement title at a DMV office , we will NOT hand you a new title while you are there. We print all title certificates in a secure facility in Albany and mail them to the vehicle owner.


Express mail


We can send you your replacement title by express mail. This will cost extra , and you will need to sign for the delivery. Express mail is not available between Friday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 8:30 pm. Sending us an application by express mail will not decrease the time it takes to review your application or issue the replacement title.


You cannot order online if


you must be the owner of the vehicle or boat you must have a current U.S. address on file with the DMV 1 the vehicle must be registered and titled in New York State there can be no other changes to the information listed on the title certificate


a title certificate was processed within the last 15 days the title certificate is


a duplicate title certificate requesting removal of a lien an original or amended title certificate in the name of a deceased owner ordered using a Power of Attorney


Examples: a title ordered before 8 p.m. on Tuesday is printed on Wednesday and mailed on Thursday a title ordered after 8 p.m. on Tuesday is printed on Thursday and mailed on Friday


A' business day' is a weekday that is not a state holiday. If you order your title certificate during or before a weekend and/or a state holiday , the title certificate cannot be processed until the next business day after the weekend and/or state holiday.


An online transaction can only be cancelled on the same day it was ordered.


We mail to the address on the title record


We mail your new title to the current address on your title record. If the registration for your vehicle is in your name , you can first change your address online [2] and then replace your title. If you have allowed someone else to register your vehicle , you cannot change the address on your title record online. Please contact the Title Services Bureau at 1 - 518 - 486 - 4714 to update the address on your title.


Note: If you file a request with the US Postal Service USPS to forward mail , there is no guarantee that the USPS will forward your DMV documents to the new address. Please make certain your contact information with the DMV is up to date.


Replace a title certificate online [3 ]


Send these items to the DMV


a completed Application for Duplicate Title PDF [4] MV-902


proof of identity - this can be a photocopy of your NY State Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non - Driver ID see Proofs of Identify for Registration and Title PDF [5] ID-82 for other acceptable proof


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


Mail to


Receive by standard mail


Title BureauNYS DMVPO Box 2750Albany , NY 12220 - 0750


Receive by express mail


Duplicate Title CertificatesNYS DMV6 Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12228


Use the Title Service Bureau phone number , 1 - 518 - 486 - 4714, on your express mail bill.


Sending an application express mail will not decrease the time it takes to review the application or issue the replacement title.


At an office


Bring these items to a DMV office


a completed Application for Duplicate Titl PDF [4] MV-902


proof of identity 2


$ 20.00 for the replacement fee


You will not get your new title at the DMV


When you apply for a replacement title at a DMV office , you will NOT be issued the replacement title while there. All title certificates are printed in a secure facility in Albany and are mailed to the owner. For this reason , the fastest and easiest way to apply for a replacement title is to do it online.


Apply for a title certificate only


Use the Application for Title Only PDF [6] MV-82TON. Follow the instructions carefully.


Do not use to apply for both a vehicle registration and a title certificate at the same time replace a lost title certificate


Your duplicate title certificate will be sent to the address on file at the DMV. If you moved , learn how to change your address [2]. A New York State Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non - Driver ID card that is current or not expired for more than 2 years can serve as proof of both identity and age. If you don t have a New York State Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non - Driver ID , you can provide other kinds of proof [7].


Registration [8 ]


If you are looking to file a complaint against a repair or body shop , please report a problem with a DMV regulated automotive business. [1]


Complaint filed against you or your business


The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles DMV regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers and other related businesses in New York State. To legally operate as such a business , you must register with the DMV. Once your application is approved you will receive a certificate from DMV. You will also receive a copy of the Commissioner's Regulations that pertain to your type of business. They will explain your responsibilities to consumers. You must follow all consumer protection laws and regulations.


DMV advises all consumers who have a complaint against a dealer, inspection station, repair shop, or dismantler to make an attempt to resolve their complaint with the business manager. If they are not successful , they are advised to contact the DMV Consumer & Facilities Services Complaint Unit. protect your business: keep a copy of all work orders in an easy - to - access location


Complaint process


If a complaint has been filed against you , a Consumer Services Representative from the DMV will contact you in an attempt to resolve this complaint. The CSR will explain the nature of the complaint and will also inform you of your rights, responsibilities, and your liability. If the complaint is not resolved with the CSR , the case will be sent to an Automotive Facilities Inspector AFI for a formal investigation. avoid costly penalties, fines, and the loss of valuable customers by responding to all DMV inquiries in a timely manner


Investigation process


The AFI will conduct a formal investigation. The result may be no action, a warning letter Notice of Investigation placed in your file, or a formal administrative hearing before an Administrative Law Judge ALJ. When Vehicle Safety initiates the hearing process , you may be offered the opportunity through a " hearing waiver " to admit to the charges and to either pay a specified monetary penalty and/or to accept a suspension. If the waiver is accepted , no hearing is required. If the offer is rejected , a hearing must be held.


The result of the hearing may be no action, a civil penalty, and/or a suspension or revocation of your ability to operate as a vehicle related business in New York State. You may also be offered the opportunity to pay restitution to the consumer instead of the fines and/or penalties, or to have the penalty reduced.


Hearing process


You are entitled to hire an attorney and to bring that attorney to the hearing. The DMV is the petitioner is this case and the complainant may be a witness for the case.


As a result of the hearing , the ALJ may sustain some, all, or none of the charges. There may be no action, a warning, the imposition of a suspension, revocation, and/or civil penalties. If the ALJ only imposes civil penalties , in order to prevent the loss of your operating privilege , you must pay all fines and penalties. You will receive a letter from DMV shortly after the hearing. You will have 30 days from the date of the order by the judge to pay your fine or penalty.


Failure to pay any fines or penalties or to serve out your suspension will result in indefinite suspension of your business certificate and the possible assessment of a lien against your business. However , if you pay your fine and/or penalty or serve out your period of suspension , you will be back in business after complete compliance. If you are revoked , you must surrender all supplies and cease to operate.


You have the right to appeal any adverse decision. If you chose to appeal , you have 60 days from the date of the ALJs decision to file the Appeal From DMV Hearing Determination PDF [2] AA-33A, which must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.


Your facility license, registration or certification enables you to operate in New York State. Complaints filed and charges brought against you can result in the loss of your privilege to operate as a business here.


Register a moped[1]


What is considered a limited use motorcycle (aka moped )?


New York law defines limited use motorcycles, which are commonly called " mopeds " or " motor scooters ", as " limited use vehicles with two or three wheels. "


Are there any special requirements to operate a limited use motorcycle (moped) in New York?


The requirements to operate a moped are like those for motorcycles. You must have a driver license and register your moped to drive it on streets and highways. There are exceptions to these requirements listed in the table below. You can never operate a moped down a sidewalk. The DMV classifies a moped as a Class A, Class B or Class C limited use motorcycle according to its top speed. Only a certified model of limited use motorcycle can get a registration in New York State only the manufacturer can certify a moped.


What do I need to bring to the DMV?


Before visiting a DMV office [2] to register your moped , please complete the Document Guide to make sure you bring the correct documents with you.


Summary of what you need


a completed Registration / Title Application PDF [4] MV-82


proof of ownership [5 ]


proof of identity and age 1


proof of insurance , if required 2


cash , check , money order or credit / debit card for fees and sales tax [6] or proof of sales tax payment or exemption


For quicker service , make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties. For all other counties , see our office locations and hours [2].


Make a Reservation [7 ]


The class is determined by the range of the vehicle's top speed. You must be at least 16 years old to register a vehicle in New York except a boat or ATV. A NY State Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non - Driver ID card that is current or not expired for more than 2 years can serve as proof of both identity and age. If you don t have one of these documents , you must provide other kinds of proof [8].


Refer to the Limited - use motorcycle requirements chart on this page to determine if you need insurance. Your insurance company will issue proof of insurance by giving you two original barcoded NY State Insurance Identification Cards see sample, You must register your vehicle at the DMV within 180 days of the effective date on your insurance ID card. Bring one copy of your Insurance Identification Cards with you. The DMV office will keep it. Keep the other card with the vehicle as your proof of insurance. Learn more about NY State Insurance Requirements [9].


Learner permit restrictions apply to all permit classes. Junior operator restrictions apply to class DJ and MJ permits and driver licenses. See information about the Graduated License Law [10]. Learner permit restrictions apply to all permit classes. Junior operator restrictions apply to class DJ and MJ permits and driver licenses. See information about the Graduated License Law [10]. Learner permit restrictions apply to all permit classes. Junior operator restrictions apply to class DJ and MJ permits and driver licenses. See information about the Graduated License Law [10]. Except when making a left turn. Except when making a left turn. A Class C moped used as a rental vehicle must be insured.


Registration [11 ]


Completing a Point and Insurance Reduction Program PIRP course does not remove a violation, conviction, or the number of points from your driving record. Even after you complete the course , most violations, convictions and points will continue to show on your driving record for up to 4 years. Violations and convictions involving drugs or alcohol will remain on your driving record for ten or fifteen years, depending on the violation. If you get 11 points for traffic violations in an 18-month period , your driver license may be suspended. " Point reduction " means the number of points on your driving record used to calculate the number of total points received within 18 months will be reduced by 4 points and may help you avoid a suspension. See About the NY State Point System [1] for more information about how points are calculated.


How do I receive the point reduction?


The PIRP course sponsor will notify the DMV within 10 weeks after you complete the course. DMV will then reduce the active points on your driving record by up to 4 points.


How do I know my driving record shows my PIRP course completion?


If you need to verify that your course completion is on your DMV record , you can request a copy of your driving record [2].


If your course completion is not recorded on your driving record more than 10 weeks after you completed it , contact the course sponsor.


What effect does point reduction have on my license and driving record?


Point reduction applies only to points assessed for violations that occurred within the eighteen months immediately before course completion. It does not affect points for earlier violations, and cannot be used as " credit " against future violations or points.


Point reduction cannot reduce your point total lower than zero.


If your license has already been revoked or suspended , the point reduction will not affect that action. If a violation hearing has already been scheduled , the point reduction will not affect that action.


Point reduction does not prevent or cancel a mandatory revocation or suspension for violations such as DWI, DWAI, or three speeding violations within 18 months.


You can only use a Point & Insurance Reduction Program course to reduce points once in a 18-month period.


The DMV point system and your insurance company s " point " systems are separate and not related. Point reduction on your driving record does not affect points assigned by your insurance company for violations and accidents.


Completion of a course under the Point & Insurance Reduction Program also cannot prevent or reduce the calculation of points affecting a Driver Responsibility Assessment. [3]


Learn how to reduce your insurance rate.[4]


Schedule and take a road test[1]


Use the DMV Road test system to schedule confirm, cancel or reschedule a driving skills road test including CDL and motorcycle online or by phone.


If you are under 18


If you are under age 18 , you must wait at least 6 months from the date you received your learner permit to schedule your road test.


The fee for up to two road tests for a non - commercial license is in your $10.00 driver license application fee.


If you do not pass your first two tests , you must pay another $10.00 fee for up to two more tests. There is no refund if you do not take both tests.


For a road test for a commercial driver license CDL the fee for a single test is $40.00. See Get a CDL [2].


You need


a valid New York State learner permit see a sample learner permit [3 ]


an original, unexpired Pre - Licensing Course Certificate MV-278 or a Student Certificate of Completion MV-285 1


at least one unused test available 2


the ZIP Code for the test site - find test locations, directions and ZIP Codes [4 ]


Finding a test location and date


You do not need to take your test in the area of the state where you live.


The system offers the earliest available dates and times at sites near the ZIP Code you provide.


Tests are almost always on weekdays only rarely do we offer them on a Saturday


Schedule, confirm, cancel or reschedule now


To reschedule your test , you must cancel your appointment before you can search for a new date you cannot have more than one appointment at a time.


Schedule , cancel or reschedule a road test online [5 ]


Schedule by phone : 1 - 518 - 402 - 2100


On your test day


Be on time


Tests can be cancelled / rescheduled or relocated because of bad weather or road construction. Before you leave for your test , check the DMV cancellations , closings and delays [6] webpage or call 1 - 518 - 402 - 2100.


Try to arrive up to 30 minutes before the time of your test. If you are late , the license examiner may need to reschedule.


Bring


your photo learner permit 4


glasses or contacts , if your permit indicates you need corrective lenses