
Be able to provide enough documents to verify your identity.Īpplying for an original non-driver photo ID card (NDID), an enhanced non-driver photo ID card (ENDID), or a federally compliant REAL ID in New York is not available online.Be a citizen or a legal resident of the U.S.If you are under 16 years old you will need consent from your parent or guardian. You can apply for a New York identification card at any age. For more detail, visit the NY DMV's guide to REAL IDs. You have the choice to apply for a non-compliant ID card or upgrade to a REAL ID-we'll walk you through the requirements below. Enhanced IDs in NY are automatically REAL ID-compliant.

As of October 1, 2021, only the REAL ID will function as federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings-a standard license will not after this date. The New York DMV issues federally-compliant REAL ID cards in addition to non-compliant licenses.
