When applying for your first New York Learner
Permit, you will be required to pass a written
knowledge test given by the New York DMV
(Department of Motor Vehicles).
You must be 16 years of age or older to
apply for a New York learner permit. If you are
under the age of 18, your parent or your
legal guardian must sign the consent
section of your form MV-44 (Driver License
Application).
Study the New York State Driver's Manual.
You can pick up the Driver's Manual for
free at our office . Part Two and Part Three
of the Driver's Manual contain the
information you must know to pass the
written test to get a learner permit.
Apply for a learner permit. Pay the application fee and the driver license fee. Pass the vision test and the written test. Receive your permit.
You must have proof of identity. The proof
must have a total value of at least six points
and must prove your date of birth. If you do
not have 6 points of proof of identity, your
parent or your legal guardian can complete
form MV-45 at a DMV office and show proof
of identity.
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