New York permit fees and documents
Permit fee
The first permit/license fee depends on age and home location. For Class D or DJ at ages 16–16½, the table shows $80, or $90 with the MCTD charge; an Enhanced document adds $30. Other age bands have different totals.
Documents to bring
Bring the completed MV-44 permit application, payment, and evidence of identity, age and New York residence., Use DMV’s pre-screening document guide or ID-44 to choose the proofs for Standard, REAL ID or Enhanced permits., When MV-45 is required, the parent or guardian must attend the office visit.
Application documents
Bring the completed MV-44 permit application, payment, and evidence of identity, age and New York residence. Use DMV’s pre-screening document guide or ID-44 to choose the proofs for Standard, REAL ID or Enhanced permits. When MV-45 is required, the parent or guardian must attend the office visit.
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Handbook and related study
New York State Driver's Manual · MV-21 (5/23), as labelled by the agency’s HTML manual · Official handbook
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