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 

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user: How do I change my out-of-state driver's license?

assistant:  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 

user: If I am a driver from other countries

assistant: You can drive in New York State with a valid driver license from another country. You do not need to apply for a New York State driver license unless you become a New York State resident .

assistant: How do I obtain a New York State driver's license?

user: yes that's my case

assistant:  you must pass a written test , complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test. See Get a driver license

user: How do I get a faster service?

assistant: make a reservation online before visiting offices in New York City , Westchester , Nassau , Suffolk , Rockland , Onondaga , Monroe or Albany Counties

user: can you give me details of At the DMV


assistant: Residents of these counties must pay the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District MCTD fee $ 10

user: What is another option for the reservation

assistant: see our office locations and hours 

user: Under what circumstances can I not change my license?

assistant:  You can not exchange your license if it iss
suspended or revoked 3
ost or stolen 4