After May 7, 2025, only Enhanced or REAL ID driver licenses, permits, or non-driver IDs will be accepted to get on a domestic flight, enter certain federal buildings or military bases (unless you have a Passport). If you plan to travel, it is recommended you upgrade before May 7, 2025.

Both Enhanced and REAL IDs: 

• Are Federal REAL ID compliant
• Can be used for photo identification purposes
• Can be used to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.)
• Can be used to enter a federal building or military base
• Show your full legal name (first, middle, last)
• Show your residential address (where you live)
• Require an office visit to prove your:
  • Identity - if your name has changed bring in marriage certificate(s), divorce decree(s) or court order document(s)
  • NY State residency
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Date of birth
  • Social Security status

An Enhanced license, permit, or non-driver ID:

• Can be used to cross a U.S. border coming from Canada, Mexico, and some Caribbean countries (it is not acceptable for air travel between these countries)
• Costs an additional $30 on top of the regular transaction fees
• Has an American flag displayed on the document

A REAL ID license, permit, or non-driver ID:

• Does not have additional cost, but all regular transaction fees will apply
• Has a star displayed on the document

New York State residents can download the MiD App on their smartphone. The app is a secure digital version of your state-issued driver’s license, permit or non-driver ID.

Learn more about the Mobile ID (MiD).

Reservations are recommended when visiting a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location.

Bronx

Bronx Registration Center
696 East Fordham Road (between Cambreleng and Crotona Avenues)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
LIMITED SERVICES ONLY

Bronx License Center
1350 Commerce Avenue (between Waterbury Avenue and Halsey Street)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
LIMITED SERVICES ONLY

Brooklyn

Coney Island Office
2875 West 8th Street (between Sheepshead Bay Road and Surf Avenue)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Atlantic Center Office
625 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor (between Fort Greene Place and 6th Avenue)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Manhattan

Harlem Office
5 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor (between Malcolm X Boulevard and 5th Avenue)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Midtown Manhattan Office
366 West 31st Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Lower Manhattan Office
11 Greenwich Street (at Battery Place)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM 

***Please note that the License Express DMV office, located at 145 West 30th Street, is closed until further notice.***

Queens

College Point Office
30-56 Whitestone Expressway (between Downing Street and 31st Avenue), Flushing
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Springfield Gardens Office
168-35 Rockaway Boulevard (between 148th Avenue and 175th Street), Springfield Gardens
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Jamaica Office
168-46 91st Avenue, 2nd Floor (between 168th and 169th Streets), Jamaica
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Queens Hall (License Express DMV)
65-21 Main Street, Room 130
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

Staten Island

Richmond Office
1775 South Avenue, Suite 2 (at Spencer Street)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM