Non-driver ID
NYS Non-Driver ID
In short
State photo ID (REAL ID or standard). NY residents of any age; fee ~US$9–14 (age-based); no fee for some groups (e.g., people whose license was medically surrendered — unverified).
- What you get
- State photo ID (REAL ID or standard).
- Who qualifies
- NY residents of any age; fee ~US$9–14 (age-based); no fee for some groups (e.g., people whose license was medically surrendered — unverified).
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- 6 points of ID, proof of NY residence, SSN or affidavit of ineligibility.
- Renewal
- Every 8 years.
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