Exchange out-of-state driver license 
If you move to New York State and become a resident 1 , you must get a New York State driver license within 30 days. Learn how to exchange your out - of - state driver license [1]. 

I am studying in New York State. Do I need a New York State driver license? 
Students from other states, countries or nations who attend school in New York State are normally not considered residents of New York State, so they don t need to exchange their current driver license. Normally, you can t have a NY State driver license and a driver license from another state at the same time , but there are exceptions. However , it is a violation of Federal law to hold more than one commercial driver license CDL. 

Register a vehicle from another state in New York 
The registration requirements are generally the same as to register and title vehicle [2] in New York. However there are a few exceptions for out - of - state vehicles [3], and imported vehicles [4]. 

What does 'TEMPORARY VISITOR' mean? 
A Temporary Visitor is defined as anyone who is not immigrating to or not residing living in the United States. These visitors have US Department of Homeland Security DHS documentation that supports their legal status in this country. If you have DHS documents that identify you as a Temporary Visitor , your New York State driver license , permit or non - driver ID card will have ' TEMPORARY VISITOR' on it , and the expiration date from your DHS document Please note that your DMV document does not expire on the Temporary Visitor expiration date, nor will your privilege to drive in New York. 

You do not need to be a US Citizen to get a New York driver license, permit or non-driver ID card 
However , you must have US Department of Homeland Security DHS documentation that supports your legal status in this country. The expiration date from your DHS document is added to your New York State permit, driver license or non - driver ID card. Learn more about how to ge

user: Hello, I would like to know what does "TEMPORARY VISITOR" mean?

assistant: A temporary visitor is defined as anyone who is not immigrating or who does not live in the United States. These visitors have DHS documentation from the US Department of Homeland Security. USA that supports your legal status in this country.

assistant: Do you have DHS documents that identify you as a temporary visitor?

user: do not

user: What documents should these immigrants have?

assistant: These visitors have DHS documentation from the US Department of Homeland Security. USA that supports your legal status in this country.

user: If I have a driver's license from another country and I have a New York State learners permit, can I drive without a supervising driver?

assistant: Yes. Your valid foreign driver's license allows you to drive without a supervising driver. You can drive on any street, highway, highway, bridge or tunnel, except in a DMV road test area....

user: What if my password is not in English?

assistant: If your driver's license is printed in any language except English, you must submit an International Driving Permit or a certified translation of your driver's license to the test drive. The translation must be certified by a consulate, the United States Department of State or another official agency.

user: and if i become a new york resident, should i apply for a license from that state?

assistant: If you move to New York State and become a resident, you must obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days.