New York 6 points of ID calculator

To get a New York learner permit, driver license or non-driver ID, your documents must add up to at least 6 points. Tick the documents you will bring to see your total.

You have 0 of 6 points

At least 6 points
One Social Security item (Section A)
One proof from Section B
One proof of New York residency (2 for REAL ID or Enhanced)

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Accepted documents and points

Points and conditions come from the official DMV form. Documents marked "Residency" also prove your New York address.

Section A · Social Security (bring one)

Original U.S. Social Security card 2 points
SSA letter saying you are not eligible for a Social Security numberREAL ID only. Dated within 30 days of your DMV visit; also bring the DHS documents you showed SSA. 0 points
Affidavit that you were never issued a Social Security number (NSS-1 or NSS-1A)Not for Enhanced or REAL ID. 0 points
Social Security number written on your application (MV-44), without the cardNot for an Enhanced license. 0 points

Section B · U.S. citizenship

U.S. passport or U.S. passport card 4 points
Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570) 3 points
U.S. birth certificate issued by a state or local government0 points, but it counts as your Section B proof. 0 points
U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350, FS-545)0 points, but it counts as your Section B proof. 0 points

Section B · Lawful status

Foreign passportProves lawful status only with a valid visa and I-94 (or CBP stamp), or a valid I-551 stamp or statement. Without them it proves date of birth only and is not accepted for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 4 points
Permanent Resident Card (I-551), unexpiredNot for an Enhanced license. 3 points
Employment Authorization Card with photo (I-766 or I-688B)Must be valid. Not for an Enhanced license. For REAL ID, only together with a DHS document stating your lawful status (such as I-797). 3 points

Section B · Date of birth only

Foreign driver license with photoCurrent, or expired no more than 2 years. Date of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 4 points
Consular ID documentDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 4 points
Out-of-state or Canadian photo driver license, learner permit or non-driver IDCurrent, or expired no more than 2 years; may be cancelled when you get your New York document. Listed in Section B (date of birth only: not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID) and in Section C as a proof of name. It counts once. 4 points
Border Crossing CardDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 3 points
Foreign national ID card with photoDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 3 points
U.S. military photo ID cardFor active, reserve or retired military personnel. Listed in Section B (date of birth only: not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID) and in Section C as a proof of name. It counts once. 3 points
Permanent Resident Card (I-551), expired no more than 2 yearsDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 2 points
Employment Authorization Card with photo (I-766 or I-688B), expired no more than 2 yearsDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 2 points
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal photo ID cardDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 2 points
Foreign birth certificate issued by a governmentDate of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 0 points
Tribal birth certificate (federally recognized tribe, born in the U.S.)Date of birth proof only. Not for Enhanced, REAL ID or a Non-Driver ID. 0 points

Section C · Proofs of name that also prove New York residency

New York State driver license, learner permit or non-driver IDCurrent, or expired no more than 2 years. 6 pointsResidency
Statement of identity and/or residence by parent or guardian (MV-45)For applicants under 21. 4 pointsResidency
Statement by a government agency or approved facility that represents you (MV-45A) 4 pointsResidency
Homeless youth statement (MV-45B)Not for Enhanced or REAL ID. 4 pointsResidency
New York State certificate of title 2 pointsResidency
New York State professional license 2 pointsResidency
New York State or NYC pistol permit 2 pointsResidency
High school photo ID with report card or transcriptMust be issued within the last year. 2 pointsResidency
College photo ID with transcriptMust be issued within the last year. 2 pointsResidency
Bank statementMust be issued within the last year. 1 pointResidency
Cancelled checkMust be issued within the last year. 1 pointResidency
Computer-printed pay stubMust be issued within the last year. 1 pointResidency
U.S. municipal ID card with photo 1 pointResidency
Life insurance policy or statementIssued within the last year; policy in effect for at least 2 years. 1 pointResidency
Utility billMust be issued within the last year. 1 pointResidency
W-2 income tax formMust be issued within the last year. 1 pointResidency
IRS tax transcript or ITIN letterMust be issued within the last year. Not for Enhanced or REAL ID. 1 pointResidency
Social Security benefit statement (SSA-1099)Current year. 1 pointResidency
Income tax or earnings statement (1098 or 1099)Current year. 0 pointsResidency
DMV Certificate of Residence (MV-44NYR)Not for a Standard credential. 0 pointsResidency
Statement from an assisted living facility or nursing homeMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Credit card statementMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Homeowner's or renter's insuranceMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Jury duty noticeMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Military ordersMust still be in effect. 0 pointsResidency
Postmarked mailPostmarked within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Current mortgage documentMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Property deed 0 pointsResidency
Property or school tax bill or receiptCurrent year. 0 pointsResidency
Residential leaseMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Retirement statementMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Selective Service card 0 pointsResidency
SSI award statementMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Unemployment benefit statementMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Voter registration notification cardMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Social services benefit statementMust be issued within the last year. 0 pointsResidency
Parent's or spouse's IDSame last name, or proof of the relationship. 0 pointsResidency

Section C · Other proofs of name (not residency)

Reentry permit (I-327) 3 points
Refugee travel document (I-571) 3 points
New York State benefit card or Medicaid card with photo 3 points
New York State benefit card or Medicaid card without photo 2 points
New York State interim license or permit (without photo) 2 points
New York State registration document (vehicle or boat only) 2 points
U.S. marriage or divorce record, or court name-change decree 2 points
Foreign marriage or divorce record, or name-change decreeNot for Enhanced or REAL ID. 2 points
U.S. military dependent ID card 2 points
Cash card (ATM)Must show your signature and pre-printed name. 1 point
Valid major credit card 1 point
U.S. employee ID card 1 point
U.S. high school diploma or GED 1 point
U.S. supermarket check-cashing cardMust show your signature and pre-printed name. 1 point
U.S. union card 1 point
Veterans Universal Access photo ID card 1 point
Health insurance or prescription cardMust show current coverage. 1 point
U.S. court document naming you as a partyNot for Enhanced or REAL ID. 1 point
Foreign school record or report card with photoNot for Enhanced or REAL ID. 2 points
Foreign school record or report card without photoNot for Enhanced or REAL ID. 1 point

Official rules

You need at least 6 points of proof of name, counting documents from Sections A, B and C together.
You must bring one Social Security item from Section A.
You must bring at least one proof of citizenship, lawful status or date of birth from Section B. Every Section B document also proves your date of birth.
A Standard license or learner permit needs 1 proof of New York residency; Enhanced and REAL ID need 2. Your current address must be pre-printed on it; P.O. boxes are not accepted.
If you have a valid New York State photo document, a W-2, SSA-1099, 1098 or 1099 that shows your full Social Security number can be used instead of the Social Security card.
Bring original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them.
Expired documents are not accepted unless the form says they are.
Only one document of each type and from each source is accepted: for example, not a bank statement and a credit card statement from the same bank.
Damaged, altered or erased documents are not accepted.

This calculator is an unofficial aid. The DMV decides which documents it accepts at your visit, and the list can change. Check the official form before you go.

Source: NY DMV form ID-44 (2/26): How to Apply for a New York Driver License, Learner Permit or Non-Driver ID, checked October 21, 2026. Open the official form (PDF)

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