Exchange your out-of-state driver license[1] 
You must exchange your - out - state driver license from another U.S. state or territory, federal district or Canadian province within 30 days of becoming a resident of New York. Your out - of - state license must have your photograph be valid or expired less than 24 months have been issued at least 6 months before you apply for a New York license unless it is commercial driver license that has been valid for any amount of time 2 You cannot exchange your license if it is suspended or revoked 3 lost or stolen 4 a hardship or an " employment only driver license " 5 marked " non - renewable " or " non - transferable " 6 Your New York license will be valid for 5 years. 

At the DMV 
This transaction can only be processed in person, at a DMV office. You will need to pass a vision test at the DMV or bring a completed Eye Test Report PDF [2] MV-619 surrender your out - of - state license, unless it is lost or stolen bring proof of identity Complete this guide to make sure you have the documents and proofs of identity you need. Find your proofs [3 ] We will give you a temporary non - photo license document. Allow 2 weeks for your new license to arrive in the mail. For quicker service , make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Onondaga, Monroe or Albany Counties. For all other counties , see our office locations and hours [4]. Make a Reservation [5 ] * Residents of these counties must pay the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District MCTD fee $10 : Bronx, Kings Brooklyn , New York Manhattan , Queens , Richmond Staten Island , Dutchess , Nassau , Orange , Putnam , Rockland , Suffolk and Westchester. Enhanced documents have an additional $30.00 fee. We accept cash most credit, pinless debit or prepaid cards American Express, Discover Card / Novus, MasterCard, VISA a personal check or a money order payable to 

Additional information 


I am studying in New Yor

user: Hi, how are you? Do you want information about what I must do to change my driver's license to another state?

assistant: of course, You must change your out-of-state driver license to another state or US territory. US, Federal District, or Canadian Province within 30 days of becoming a New York resident.

user: Is there any other additional information you can give me?

assistant: You are studying in New York State. and Do you need a New York State driver's license?

user: Yes

assistant: Students from other states, countries, or nations who attend school in New York State are not normally considered New York State residents, so they do not need to exchange their current driver's license.

user: okay. And another question to ask at the DMV office?

assistant: of course you will need
  pass a vision test at the DMV or bring a full eye test report PDF [2] MV-619 s
  turn in your departure - from - state license, unless it is lost or stolen

user: and when i pass the exam what should i do?

assistant: When you pass your driving test, you must turn in your foreign driver's license to the DMV driving test examiner. The local DMV office will destroy your foreign driver's license after 60 days.