Enhanced ID/License

An Enhanced license, permit, or non-driver ID is a New York DMV issued document that can be used in place of a passport at US Land/Sea Border crossings (such as Canada, Mexico, and some countries in the Caribbean), and entry into federal buildings and military bases.

Only US Citizens who are residents of New York can obtain an Enhanced New York State license.

The additional fee for an enhanced driver licensed (EDL) or enhanced non-driver ID card (ENDID) is $30.00. The fee is added to the other fees for the driver license or non-driver ID transaction.

REAL ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, the federal government will require your driver license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or enter military bases and certain federal facilities.

Enhanced driver license, permit, or non-driver ID and valid U.S. Passport are already REAL ID compliant and can be used to board a flight.

There is no additional cost to get a REAL ID. All normal transaction fees still apply.

Documentation Required for REAL ID and Enhanced license, permit, non-driver ID

Proof of Citizenship
- U.S. Birth Certificate
- Must be original or certified copy (Hospital certificate will NOT be accepted)
Proof of Social Security Number (SSN)
- U.S. Social Security Card (or)
- Current W2, Paystub, 1099 or 1098 (must display FULL SSN)
Proof of Identity
- Current NY license, permit, or non-driver ID
Proof of NY Residence
- Need TWO (2) proofs of physical residence, (with physical address, not PO Box) such as*:
- NY driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID
- NYS Certificate of Title
- NYS Professional License
- Bank Statement (issued within one year)
- US Utility Bill with name and address (issued within one year)
- Credit Card statement on letterhead (issued within one year)
- Property or school tax bill or receipt for current year
- Full list of residency proofs*

If there is a name change from your birth certificate, you must provide proof of the name change, such as a marriage certificate (not a church certificate), court issued name change decree, and/or divorce decree that states your previous name.

Common Documents NOT Accepted

Commemorative metal Social Security Cards
Medicare Cards
Social Security Card Stubs
Hospital Certificates (usually have footprints on them)
Church Certificates for Marriage
Medical Bills
College Admissions Letters