To drive taxis and other livery vehicles in New York State , you must be 18 years of age or older and you must have a driver license that is one of these classes Class A commercial driver license CDL Class B CDL Class C CDL Class E driver license 

If you plan on traveling 
We recommend you come to the DMV now to get an Enhanced or REAL ID, and avoid a second office visit later. 1 Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [1]. 

Change from a Class D to a Class E license 


Step 1: Complete the 
Application for Standard Permit, Driver License for Non - Driver ID Card PDF [2] MV-44 

Step 2: Determine what identification you need to bring to the DMV 
if you want a REAL ID or Enhanced, complete this document guide to know what proofs of identity to bring to an office Find your proofs [3 ] On the first page , select : Change my existing NY State license / ID to a REAL ID or Enhanced if you want a Standard that will display " NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES " , bring your current NY State license as proof of identity 

Step 3: Go to the DMV 
surrender your Class D license. apply and pay for your Class E license the fee depends on the expiration date of your current driver license - we cannot calculate your fee until you apply take the vision test or prove that you meet our vision requirements [4 ] 

Step 4: Get your Class E license in the mail 
Allow 2 weeks for your new license to arrive. 

If you do not have New York State driver license 
If you do not have a driver license , learn how to apply for your first driver license [5]. Apply for a Class E driver license instead of a Class D driver license. The Class D license and the Class E license both require the same vision, written and road tests. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission T&LC regulates taxi drivers and livery drivers in New York City. If you plan to drive a taxi or livery vehicle in New York City , contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission [6]. Starting in October 2020 , you will need an Enha

user: I want to change to Class E license from a Class D.

assistant: There are 4 steps for that. The first is to complete the application.

user: What is the application name?

assistant: The application is called a Standard Permit , Driver License for Non - Driver ID Card PDF [ 2 ] MV-44.

user: What is the second step?

assistant: Determine what you need for identification at the DMV. You would need to complete this guide to know what you need for identification if you wan a REAL ID or an Enhanced ones.

user: What if I just wanted a Standard ones?

assistant: For the Standard ones that only display " NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES ", you would just need your current NY State license as proof.

user: So i only need that as proof of identity for the Standard ones?

assistant: Yes. You are correct.

user: What should I do if i do not have a New York State driver license but still wanted to drive a taxi or livery vehicle in New York City?

assistant: First you need to get a Class E driver license instead of Class D. Then, you would need to contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission [ 6 ] and take not that from October 2020 onward, to board a domestic flight, you  will need an Enhanced or REAL ID unless you already have a passport.

user: Could i just use the Standard ones for traveling?

assistant: No. After October 2020, you would need an Enhanced or REAL ID.