E-mail this pageGetting a New York State Driver's Licence
Steps
- Study for the written exam. You can pick up a printed copy at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) which is located in downtown Plattsburgh at the corner of Margaret and Cornelia. Alternatively, you can use the online Driver's Manual and Study Guide.
- Before you go to the DMV to take the exam, you need to have at least 6 points of identification documents (see below):
- A valid passport with your visa and form I-94 with status code F1 or F2 and form I-20. You must show your original entry document and any extension document stamped by the USCIS/INS with form I-20 (worth 3 points)
- A US college photo ID card and an academic transcript (worth 2 points)
- A supermarket check-cashing card, bank card or bank statement (Worth 1 point)
- An utility bill including the bursar’s bill (Worth 1 point)
- A US Social Security card that shows your signature (Worth 2 points). If you do not have a social security number, you must provide a letter or form SSA-L676 from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) that states you are not eligible for a Social Security Card.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you have any questions about international admission or financial aid at SUNY-Plattsburgh, please contact:
International Student Services
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kehoe Administration Building, Room 209
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901 USA
Phone: (518) 564-3287
Fax: (518) 564-3292
E-mail: iss@plattsburgh.edu