

and the rate to renew can go up for the renewal. The entire process took about 45 minutes with my photo being taken twice, once for the new Drivers License photo and again for the REAL ID application and I asked a LOT of questions.įirst of all the initial fee for the REAL ID is $60.50… $30.00 processing fee for the first time and a $30.50 fee for the REAL ID.Īfter that, every four years you do not have to go through the process again (well, maybe if it expires), or after a certain lapse. Wednesday around 10-2, or Thursday around 10-2 seemed to be the best time. I thought it would be easy… Not really.īest times to visit the DMV in Chippewa? Not TUESDAY and not SATURDAY. I actually went to get my photo taken for my new license and figured that I would take care of it at the same time.

citizenship, lawful permanent residency or temporary lawful status in the United States.

If you do not have a New York State driver license or identification card, you must bring your Social Security Card or a letter from the Social Security Administration proving your ineligibility to have a social security number. If you have a valid NY license, permit or ID card, you must bring your original Social Security card or W-2 with full SSN. Proof of Social Security Number or Social Security Number ineligibility.This name will be displayed on your card as required by federal law. Proof of identity, such as valid license, birth certificate or passport, with your full first, middle (if applicable) and last name.
