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: If I want to get a license to drive a taxi or livery vehicle, what can I do if I don't have a New York State driver license?

assistant: Do you have a current valid driver's license?

user: No, I don't

user: What did I do if I plan to drive a taxi or livery vehicle in New York City and don't have a New York State driver license?

assistant: You must contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission. 

user: What do I need to do to apply for a valid driver license in New York State?

assistant: You must apply for a driver license. Please note to drive a taxi or livery vehicle, you must apply for a Class E driver license instead of a Class D license. Both licenses require the same vision, written and road tests 

user: How do I change from a Class D to a Class E license?

assistant: You must initially bring your existing NY State license as proof of identity to the DMV centre

user: What are the requirements needed to drive a taxi or livery vehicle?

assistant: You must be at least 18 years of age and have a driver license from one of the classes of Class A or Class B

user: What changes are there in relation to travelling and using my drivers license as identification?

assistant: It is recommended that you attend a DMV office to get an Enhanced or REAL ID as this will be needed shortly to board a flight