Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for stopping by our
Community Office! If you have any other
questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
us! For more information, please check
out these resources from the DMV:
Which ID is Right for Me?:
https://dmv.ny.gov/which-id-right-me
DMV Document Guide:
https://process.dmv.ny.gov/documentguide/dmv_
license/DisplayPages/pwizlicensePermitNDID.cfm
REAL ID: How to Avoid Common Mistakes:
https://dmv.ny.gov/dmv/avoid-real-id-mistakes
Application Forms:
https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/id44.pdf https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/
mv44.pdf
Online Office Registration:
https://dmv.ny.gov/offices/make-reservation-visit-dmv-office
Understanding REAL ID Series:
youtube.com/user/nysdmv
My Best,
Rebecca A. Seawright
Member of Assembly
76th AD
Guide to
New York City
DMV
New York State
Assembly Member
REBECCA A.
SEAWRIGHT
1485 York Avenue
(Between 78
th
& 79
th
Streets)
New York, NY 10075
Phone: 212.288.4607
Fax: 212.288.4369
SeawrightR@nyassembly.gov
What documents do I have to bring?
You must bring:
1. One proof of your date of birth such
as a valid U.S. or foreign passport,
Permanent Resident Card, a Certificate of
Naturalization or Citizenship, or a U.S.
birth certificate.
2. Your Social Security Card.
3. Two documents that show your address/
proof of residency within the state.
4. If you are under 21, your parent or
guardian should accompany you
to the DMV.
I don’t drive.
What kind of ID do I apply for?
You can still apply for a REAL or
Enhanced ID.
How long does it take to receive my ID?
It will take up to two weeks.
For more information on fees and
fee waivers visit: https://dmv.gov/
driver-license/fees-refunds. You can
also call one of the numbers listed
above for further information or
visit https://dmv.ny.gov
What is a REAL ID?
A REAL ID is a driver’s license, learner’s
permit, or non-driver ID, issued by the
DMV. Starting in October 2020, you
will be required to have a either a REAL
ID or a valid passport, in order to board
a domestic flight, or enter some federal
buildings. It is the same price as a normal
driver’s license.
To obtain a REAL or Enhanced ID (EDL),
or renew an old one, visit the DMV location
in New York, with your documentation and
identification. If you’ve never had a driver’s
license before, you must first apply for an
Enhanced learner’s permit. To renew an EDL
online or by mail, visit: https://dmv.ny.gov/
driver-license/how-renew-license. For more
specific information visit: https://dmv.ny.gov/
or call one of the numbers listed:
LOCATIONS:
Midtown Location:
366 West 31
st
Street
Phone: 212-645-5550 or 718-966-6155
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Harlem Location:
159 East 125
th
Street, 3
rd
floor
Phone: 212-645-5550 or 718-966-6155
Hours: Monday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
The West 30
st
Street License Express DMV is closed
for the foreseeable future due to fire damage.
FAQs About REAL and Enhanced IDs:
What is an Enhanced ID?
An Enhanced driver’s license, learner’s permit,
or non-driver ID is issued by the DMV, and can
be used in lieu of a passport, if coming back to
the country from Mexico, Canada, and some
Caribbean countries, by land and sea only. It will
also be accepted in lieu of a passport on domestic
flights, and in order to enter military bases
and some federal buildings. Passports are still
mandatory on international flights. It costs an
extra $30 on top of normal driver’s license fees.
What is the difference?
An Enhanced ID does everything a
REAL ID does, plus it allows you to travel
by land or sea to Mexico, Canada, and some
Caribbean countries.
Do I have to get
a REAL or Enhanced ID?
No, you do not. Just make sure you have a
valid passport, in order to board all flights,
enter military buildings, and some federal
buildings. You do not have to be a citizen in
order to get a Real ID, however you must be
a citizen to get an Enhanced ID.
How can I apply for
a REAL or Enhanced ID?
You must apply for a REAL or Enhanced
ID in person, at a DMV office.
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