Driving with a suspended license is a misdemeanor and carries potential jail time. The reasons for license suspensions vary, as do the fines and penalties, depending on the type of suspension. Having your license suspended in New York is not as far-fetched as some drivers are willing to believe and the ramifications can be quite unpleasant. The fee charged will be that of a 4-year card.Driving is a privilege, not a right, which should not be taken for granted and many have lost this privilege for extended periods of time. If the immigration document indicates “D/S” (Duration of Status) instead of an actual expiration date, the card will expire 1 year from the date of issuance. Drivers 65 and older will be issued a four-year license if their departure date is four years or more in the future. If the departure date is eight years or more in the future, your card will be valid for eight years. These cards will be marked "LIMITED TERM". immigration documents are used as proof of identity, the expiration of your license will coincide with the departure date on your immigration documents. Motorcycle instruction permits for those 18 and older are valid for six months. Shorter-term Cardsĭrivers with instruction permits, certain medical conditions and all registered sex offenders have annual renewals. Licenses for those 65 and older and Driver Authorization Cards are valid for four years. If you received a four-year card in the years 2014 to 2017, it will be converted to an eight-year term at renewal if you are otherwise eligible. Most drivers under 65 years of age and ID card holders of any age will receive a card that is valid for eight years.
License/ID Card Terms 8-Year and 4-Year Cards immigration document at each renewal or any change to personal information such as name and date of birth. Please bring your Certificate or Permanent Resident Card to help avoid a return trip to the DMV. Naturalized Citizens and Permanent Residents
You may also be required to pass a driving skills test.īe sure to bring any additional documentation required for a Real ID or other reasons such as immigration status, medical letter, etc. You may have to take the knowledge test if you hold an instruction permit that has been expired more than 30 days.Ī knowledge test is required if you have had more than three moving violations or any license suspension, revocation, cancellation or denial within the last 4 years. Saturdays and offer a limited number of tickets for walk-in customers.Ĭommercial drivers must renew at a CDL Office. The offices in Henderson, Las Vegas and Reno open at 8 a.m. Make an appointment at the DMV offices in Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas or Reno.