AAA is your neighborhood New York DMV

Effective 5/2/2023, 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:

• Board federally regulated commercial aircraft
• Accessing federal facilities
• Enter nuclear power plants

After 5/2/2023, 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:

1. You must be an AAA Member with a membership in your name that matches the transaction name to conduct a registry transaction at AAA.
2. Membership is non-transferable. A member may conduct a transaction on behalf of another member only; however, the person appearing must present their original license, learner’s permit, or non-driver ID card (not a photocopy), as well as a photocopy of the registrant’s license/Non-Driver ID Card. In addition, the MV-82 Registration form must be signed by the registrant (Section 3)
   1. If registrant is in the military and is absent from New York, the person coming to the branch can use Form MV-454 in lieu of registrant’s signature.
   2. If registration is being processed on behalf of another member, address cannot be changed
3. All DMV transactions are by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at AAA.com/appointments.
4. Forms are available in branches; however, it is preferred that you fill out your form in advance of your visit.
5. AAA can process most passenger, motorcycle, and commercial plate types. Not all plate types can be processed at AAA, please contact your local branch for details.
6. Proof of Identity required: Date of Birth and 6 points of Proof of Name. A New York State Driver’s License counts as both 6 points of Proof of Name and Proof of Date of Birth. More documents may be accepted, see the ID-82 form for more details.
7. No e-Documents are accepted. All documents must be original hard copies.
8. Business Registrations: Owner or business employee must be a member with a membership number in their name. Must provide Proof of Incorporation (see ID-82 and MV-82.1 forms for details)
9. AAA reserves the right to restrict the number of registrations completed at one time due to business demands. AAA branches have a limited number of DMV terminals, therefore limiting the number of transactions that can be done at one time. Large quantities of transactions should be conducted at the DMV, online or US mail.

• The registration is suspended or revoked.
• The registration is expired for more than 1 year. (you will need to reregister this vehicle at a DMV office or by mail)
• The vehicle has not been inspected in the last 12 months .

1. Membership is non-transferable. Only the named member on a membership may conduct a license or ID transaction.

Veteran’s License/ Non-Driver ID Card Designation can be processed at the following NY branches only: Brooklyn, E. Meadow, Farmingdale, Garden City, Manhattan (Lincoln Center), Nanuet, Queens (Whitestone), Yonkers.

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 

1. A U.S. Department of Defense Form DD-214 that indicates an honorable discharge.
2. A form DD-215 that indicates an honorable discharge.
3. If discharged before January 1, 1950, an Honorable Discharge form WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 53-55, NAVPERS 553, NAVMC 78PD or NAVCG 553, or an "Enlisted Separation Paper".
4. A Certification of Military Service (NA FORM 13038) that indicates a discharge that is either "honorable” or "under honorable conditions".

For further information see: New York DMV | Veteran Designation

Existing New York State vehicle registrations can be renewed in the following NY branches only: Brooklyn, E. Meadow, Farmingdale, Garden City, Manhattan (Lincoln Center), Nanuet, Queens (Whitestone), Smithtown, Yonkers.

Requirements:

• See Registration Service Policy above.
• The registration renewal notice (MV-3 or OP-3). If you do not have a renewal notice (MV-3 or OP-3) Use the Vehicle Registration / Title Application MV-82 form.

Existing registrations can be amended at the following NY branches only: Brooklyn, E. Meadow, Farmingdale, Garden City, Manhattan (Lincoln Center), Nanuet, Queens (Whitestone), Yonkers.

Requirements:

• See Registration Service Policy above.
• MV-82 form
• Registrations may be only be amended if the registrant appears in person.
• Original vehicle title (not a photocopy) is required to change vehicle information on a registration, such as color. Title must be turned in at time of transaction – you will be mailed a new one with updated information.

Duplicate registrations can be processed in the following NY branches only: Brooklyn, E. Meadow, Farmingdale, Garden City, Manhattan (Lincoln Center), Nanuet, Queens (Whitestone), Smithtown, Yonkers.

Cost: See fee listing at: NY DMV Registration Fees

Requirements:

• See Registration Service Policy above.
• MV-82 form
• If registration is up for renewal within 75 days of your visit, you will have the option to renew.
• If your registration has been lost or stolen, submit form MV-78B (or a letter from a police agency) and the registration will be replaced free of charge. AAA cannot replace plates.

Available only at our Whitestone and Farmingdale branches.

To access the application and exam:

1. Go to http://dmv.ny.gov.
2. Click “Licenses, Permits and IDs” on the top left side.
3. Click “Learner Permits”
4. Click “Get a driver learner permit”
5. Read the requirements, scroll down and click “Begin Your Online Permit Application”
6. You will need to log in to NY.gov ID or create a free login.
7. Follow the steps from here.

The applicant must pass the Learners Permit exam (Online Knowledge Test) as part of the process. Once the exam has been passed online, the applicant can schedule an appointment with their local AAA branch to have their permit issued.

When visiting the AAA branch on the day of the appointment, bring the following:

1. Originals of the proofs uploaded to the NY DMV website during the application process (reference the ID-44 form for acceptable proofs):
2. Proof of Social Security or Ineligibility.
3. Proof of Date of Birth.
4. Proof of NYS Residency (Two proofs required for Enhanced or Real ID document).
5. Online Knowledge Test Receipt.
6. MV-44 form (can be filled out at the AAA branch).

An interim document will be issued in the branch. A permanent document will be mailed to applicant’s address in 2-3 weeks.