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8 | Driver’s Manual

WHEN YOU APPLY FOR YOUR FIRST Examples of common proofs and their point val-
LICENSE ues are listed below.

Each document below has a value of 6 points:
The information and required application forms
you need to apply for a learner permit or driver • New York Photo Driver License/Permit/
license are available at any motor vehicle office. Non-Driver ID Card
You can also download them from the DMV
website. To apply for a learner permit or driver Each document below has a value of 4 points:
license you must complete an Application for
Driver License (MV-44). You must pass a vision • If Under Age 21 — Statement of Identity
and written test and pay the application and by Parent/Guardian (MV-45) (see special
license fees. Most drivers must also complete an instructions and requirements on the DMV
approved 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course and pass form). Proof of date of birth and an original
a road test. For more information about how to ap- Social Security card are required for
ply for and receive a license to drive a motorcycle the applicant.
or a commercial vehicle that requires a CDL, refer
to the Motorcycle Operator’s Manual (MV-21MC) • U.S. Passport, must be valid
or the Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10).
Each document below has a value of 3 points:
You must bring your completed application to
any motor vehicle office, show the required proof • Foreign passport - in English and with a U.S.
of name and date of birth, provide your Social Visa and valid I-9 or unexpired I-551 stamp
Security card and pay the correct fee. or statement on visa. If the document is not
in English, a certified translation by the em-
Your first New York driver license will be issued bassy or consulate of the issuing country
for a period not to exceed 5 years, on your month is required. See the publication Proofs of
and day of birth. Your fee for a learner permit and Identity (ID-44).
license in Class D, DJ, M or MJ will be based on
your age and date of birth. • Valid U.S. Re-entry Permit (I-327)

Proof of Identity and Age • Valid U.S. Refugee Travel Document (I-571)

For your protection, DMV must be sure who • Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of
you are. As part of the application, you must pro- Naturalization (N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570,
vide your Social Security card. You must present N-578 or N-645)
documents that prove your name and age. All
proofs must be in English or accompanied by a • Permanent Resident Identification Card
certified English translation. The list of acceptable (INS I-551)
documents and assigned point values, described
below, are on forms License/Permit/ID Instructions • Valid U.S. Employment Authorization Card
(MV-44.1 and MV-44.1RID) and Proofs of Identity (INS I-688B or I-766, with photo)
(ID-44 and ID-44RID) available from the DMV
website (search under Forms) or at any motor • U.S. Military Photo Identification Card
vehicle office. (issued to military personnel only)

Proof of Name • NYS Medicaid/Benefit/Food Stamp Card,
with photo (or, 2 points without photo)
Documents that prove your name are assigned
a point value. You must present proofs that total
six points or more. At least one of the proofs must
have your signature.