Children under the age of 16 will need the permission of a parent or guardian to apply for a NY ID card. If you’re 16 or younger, your parents need to accompany you to the DMV office. If you’re under 16 and mailing in your learner’s permit to exchange it for a non-driver’s ID, your parent or legal guardian will need to fill out the “Parent/Guardian Consent” section on the MV-44 form.
You could also search online to find the locations and hours of operation for New York DMVs.
Mailing in your application materials is more convenient (no long DMV lines). However, paperwork can always be lost or delayed in the mail. Add 3 or 4 days processing time for the envelope to make its way to the DMV. The application will be processed at the normal speed once it’s in-hand at the DMV, but you’ll also need to wait for the non-driver’s ID to be mailed back to you. You can also mail in the application if you’re exchanging your NY learner’s permit for a non-driver’s ID.
You can fill out or download a copy of the MV-44 application online: https://dmv. ny. gov/forms/mv44. pdf.
If you have misplaced your birth certificate or SSN card, you can apply for replacement documents for a small fee. If you are mailing in your MV-44 form and other application materials, you’ll need to photocopy your birth certificate and SSN card and include these documents in the envelope. [5] X Research source
For example, a university ID card is worth 2 points, while a utility bill is worth 1. [7] X Research source For a complete list of accepted documents and the “points” associated with each, visit: http://www1. nyc. gov/site/idnyc/card/documentation. page.
Similarly, you could bring in a voided check with your signature on it, although this is only worth 1 point. [9] X Research source
DMV offices will accept payment by cash, credit card, or check.
