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: Hello I need to know how to change my license from Class D to Class E

assistant: have you completed the application for Standard Permit?

user: I have, yes. I completed the application for Standard Permit.

assistant: Ok, besides the Application for Standard Permit you need to complete the Driver Licenses for Non-Driver ID Card PDF MV-44

user: I'm planning a trip soon, any recommendation about my ID?

assistant: A good recommendation would be to go to the DMV first and ask for an Enhanced or REAL ID so you can avoid going to the office again later.

user: what should I get for a Non-DRiver ID Card?

assistant: That would be the Driver License for Non -Driver ID card PDF MV-44

user: I don't have a New York State driver license, what do you recommend me to do?

assistant: you should apply for a Class E driver license instead of a Class D. The tests for both types of licenses are the same.

user: Will I need an Enhanced ID for domestic flights in the near future?

assistant: Yes, from October 2020 onwards you'll need to have an Enhanced or REAL ID to board domestic flights.

user: What do I need to know to be able to drive a taxi in New York City?

assistant: You first need to contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission.