New York DMV visit checklist
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Everyone
- A completed Application for Driver License (MV-44).
- Proofs of your name worth at least 6 points, one with your signature, in English or with a certified English translation.
- Proof of your date of birth, such as a birth certificate or a U.S. passport.
- Your Social Security number.
- The fee: it depends on your age and date of birth.
- Glasses or contacts, if you need them: you need 20/40 vision in at least one eye.
Under 18, also
- You're at least 16.
- Under 21, a parent or guardian can vouch for your identity on form MV-45.
- Expect the junior permit's limits: where, when and with whom you may drive.
From the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), read on October 24, 2026: Chapter 1, Driver licenses (pages 8 to 14).