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 there. How are you doing today? I came here looking for advice on the exchange of my driver license. I'm coming from another state.

assistant: Did you move to New York State and have you become a resident?

user: No, I haven't. I'm going to do that in 2 months.

user: I wanted to know what I have to do regarding my license once I move to NY. Can you tell me?

assistant: In that case, you must get a New York State driver license within 30 days.

user: What about my car? I need to register it in NY then, correct?

assistant: That's correct. The registration requirements are generally the same as to register and title vehicle in New York. However there are a few exceptions for out-of-state vehicles, and imported vehicles.

user: The thing is that I'm moving to NY from abroad and I do pay taxes. What can I expect?

assistant: A judge will consider these facts to decide if your intent is to make NY State a "fixed and permanent" residence. According to this law, students from other states or from other nations who attend school in New York State are usually not considered residents of NY State.

user: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, can I register my car in NY anyway?

assistant: Yes. The registration requirements are generally the same as to register and title vehicles in New York. However, there are a few exceptions for out-of-state vehicles, and imported vehicles.