If you have a license from any nation other than Canada, you must pass a written test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test to qualify for a New York license.
If you decide to apply for a NYS driver’s license, keep the following in mind: You may also discover that automobile insurance companies charge higher rates or will not insure your car without a U.S.
residents find it difficult to register a personal vehicle without a U.S. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recommends only applying for a New York State license if you become a resident of New York.
