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Examples of services we CANNOT perform. If you need any of the below services, we cannot assist at a AAA Branch, and you will need to visit a New York DMV office.
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Effective October 1, 2021, a federal law goes into effect requiring a new type of identification – Real ID – for anyone 18 years and older. This new law requires a Real ID compliant ID to:
After October 1, 2021, a Standard License or Non-Driver ID Card will NOT be acceptable to enter the locations noted above. You will need either the REAL ID Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card or another acceptable form of identification*, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card, or US military ID. *For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
REAL ID endorsements for a NY Driver’s License or NY Non-Driver ID Card can be processed at select AAA branch locations for AAA members only, but you will need to present certain physical documents to prove your identity. All New York members interested in obtaining a REAL ID should refer to the New York DMV website for complete information, download the application, and see a list of acceptable documents that must be physically presented during your transaction: New York DMV | Federal REAL ID (ny.gov)
Enhanced ID (EDL). For an additional fee, New York residents, who are US Citizens, have another option that is Real ID compliant. An Enhanced (EDL) endorsement on a Driver’ s License, permit or Non-Driver ID is a New York State DMV issued document that you can use instead of a passport to return to the US by land or sea from Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean. It is not acceptable for air travel between these countries. We recommend you contact your travel agent, your cruise line, or the specific countries of destination to verify your travel document requirements.
As with Real ID, you can apply for the EDL at select AAA branch locations for AAA members only, but you will need to present certain physical documents to prove your identity. All New York members interested in obtaining an EDL should refer to the New York DMV website for complete information, download the application, and see a list of acceptable documents that must be physically presented during your transaction: https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/get-enhanced-driver-license-edl
For more information on the Federal Real ID Driver’s License/Non-Driver ID Card endorsement: NY DMV Federal Real ID
For more information on the benefits of an Enhanced Driver’s License/Non-Driver ID Card endorsement: NY DMV Enhanced Driver License
NY DMV has a tool to help you with document requirements for the Real ID and Enhanced endorsements: NY DMV Document Guide
Registration:
Cash: US Currency only.
Checks: Includes personal, business, money orders, bank checks etc. Payable to AAA (not DMV please). Note License # or Registration Plate # on memo line on check. Check writer need not be present for DMV transactions. *Please do not fill in an amount on the check until you are in the branch, as the exact amount is determined at the time of your transaction.
Credit/Debit Cards: All major credit cards accepted. Card must contain signature and cardholder must be present.
Service Fees: AAA members do not pay any additional service fees over/above the normal DMV-Registry fee.
Driver License & Non-Driver ID Card Services (Excludes CDL’s)
Services are offered at the following branches: Brooklyn, Garden City, Manhattan (Lincoln Center), Nanuet, Queens (Whitestone) Yonkers.
Existing Driver’s Licenses & Non-Driver ID Cards can be renewed at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Required Form: MV-44
Cost: See fee listing at: NY DMV License Fees.
Description: Renewals of existing NY Licenses/Non-Driver IDs. With required paperwork, you may also upgrade to Real ID or Enhanced at time of renewal. Amendments of information such as name and address, eye color, date of birth (proof required). If you renew fewer than 40 days before your 21st birthday, your license/ID card will not display “UNDER 21”.
Proper documentation required, see ID-44 form., and the hyperlinks noted above for Real/Enhanced under License section.
Process: Complete all sections of state issued renewal form or fill out an invitation form. Member must present their existing photo license/ID card. If you do not have your current NY license or Non-Driver ID Card, proper identity documentation must be presented. Licenses/Non-Driver IDs may be renewed up to 1 year before and 2 years after expiration date. Licenses/Non-Driver IDs 2 or more years past expiration must be renewed at a DMV office.
Processing Time: A temporary Driver’s License/Non-driver ID Card is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Card is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the License/ID Card renewal process. If a license upgrade is being performed, two proofs of the new address are required. If the license/ID Card is only being renewed, only one proof is required. See ID-44 form for acceptable proofs.
Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the License/ Non-Driver ID Card renewal process.
Eye Exams: License Renewal Applicants will be given and must pass the official NY DMV Eye Exam as part of the renewal process. Up to three attempts will be granted at time of renewal. Any person who has passes the eye test with glass/contacts must have the “Corrective Lenses” restriction marked on their license/ID card. In lieu of taking the test at the AAA branch, members may ask their Optometrist or Ophthalmologists to complete a MV-619 DMV Vision Test Form, this can be turned over to the AAA agent processing the transaction. However, providers can also update the NYS Vision Registry, and no form would be required.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications nor out of state transfers.
Duplicate Driver’s Licenses/Non-Driver ID Cards can be issued at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Required Form: MV-44 form
Cost: See fee listing at: NY DMV License Fees
Description: Replacement for a lost, stolen or destroyed NY License or Non-Driver ID Card. With required paperwork, you may also upgrade to Real ID or Enhanced at time of replacement as an amendment to your existing Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card. Amendments of information such as name and address, eye color, date of birth (proof required). Your expiration date and ID number will not change. Note: If you replace more than 40 days before your 21st birthday, your license/ID card will still display “UNDER 21”. If you renew fewer than 40 days before your 21st birthday, your license will not display “UNDER 21”.
Proper documentation required, see ID-44 form, and the hyperlinks noted above for Real/Enhanced under License section.
Processing Time: A temporary Driver’s License/ Non-Driver ID Card is printed and given after a review of paperwork and payment. The physical Card is mailed to the resident's street address (no PO Boxes) within 30 days after processing.
Address Changes: A change of address may be completed as part of the duplicate process. If an upgrade to Real or Enhanced is being performed, two proofs of the new address are required. Proper documentation required, see ID-44 form., and the hyperlinks noted above for Real/Enhanced under License section.
Physical Description Changes: Changes to physical appearance can be made as part of the duplicate process.
Eye Exams: Duplicate License/Non-Driver ID Card requests DO NOT require an eye exam.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications nor out of state transfers.
Certain License/Non-Driver ID Card amendments can be processed at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Required Form: MV-44 form
Cost: See fee listing at: NY DMV Amendments
Description: Updates of existing New York State License & Non-Driver ID Cards including and limited to: Name Change, Address, Gender, Height, Eye Color, Date of Birth, Veteran Designation*. You may also upgrade to Real ID or Enhanced at time of replacement as an amendment to your existing Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card.
Proper documentation required, see ID-44 form, and the hyperlinks noted above for Real/Enhanced under License section.
*Qualified U.S. Military Veterans. Please see the Veteran’s License/ Non-Driver ID Card Designation section below for more information.
Processing Time: A temporary license/non-driver ID card will be provided during your visit. The physical card will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications nor out of state transfers.
Cost: There is no additional charge to add Veteran's designation; however, all regular transaction fees will apply.
Description: Qualified U.S. military veterans who are honorably discharged, and have a NY State driver license, learner permit, or non-driver photo ID card, can have the word "Veteran" printed on the upper left hand of their photo document. Must show acceptable proof of honorable discharge.
Process: You must be able to provide proof of an honorable discharge.
Acceptable Proofs of Honorable Discharge
For further information see: New York DMV | Veteran Designation
Existing New York State vehicle registrations can be renewed in the following NY branches only: Smithtown, Garden City, Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Requirements:
Existing registrations can be amended at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Requirements:
Duplicate registrations can be processed in the following NY branches only: Smithtown, Garden City, Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Cost: See fee listing at: NY DMV Registration Fees
Requirements: