Driving licence
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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About this service
Issues New York driver licenses and learner permits. Visitors may drive with a valid foreign license; new residents with a license from another country usually need a written test, a five-hour pre-licensing course and a road test, and must bring an International Driving Permit or certified translation if the license is not in English.
DMV driver license learner permit road test pre-licensing course foreign license International Driving Permit
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Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- New York State Department of Motor VehiclesOfficial sourceDrivers from other countries
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