New York DMV Permit Practice Test

New York Driver's License Requirements

• To obtain a driver's license in New York, you must meet seven requirements: be at least 16 years old, have a valid Social Security Number, pass a written knowledge test and a road test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course or driver education course, provide proof of identity and residency, and pay the application fee and license fee.

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a driver's license in New York State.
• If you are at least 16 but less than 17 years old, you must complete an approved driver education course and have a supervised learner's permit for at least 6 months before applying for a driver's license.
• If you are at least 17 years old, you do not need to complete a driver education course, but you must have a supervised learner's permit for at least 3 months before applying for a driver's license.

Fees

• The cost of getting a driver's license in New York State varies depending on the type of license and other factors.
• The fees include: driver's license application fee (17.50),5−hourpre−licensingcoursefee(17.50), 5-hour pre-licensing course fee (17.50),5−hourpre−licensingcoursefee(50-100),drivereducationcoursefee(variesbyschool),roadtestfee(100), driver education course fee (varies by school), road test fee (100),drivereducationcoursefee(variesbyschool),roadtestfee(10), and license issuance fee ($64.25).
• If you are under 18 years old, you may also need to pay a driver education certificate fee of $12.50.

Documents Required

• When applying for a driver's license in New York State, you will need to provide certain documents to prove your identity, age, and residency.
• Proof of identity documents: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Foreign passport with a valid I-94 form.
• Proof of age documents: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card with an expiration date, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Naturalization Certificate.
• Proof of residency documents: Driver's license or permit issued by another state, utility bill, bank statement or credit card statement, or lease agreement or mortgage statement.
• You must also provide your Social Security number or a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you are not eligible for a Social Security number.