New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 3 - Authorization and Payment
Part 384 - Identification Cards
Section 384.1 - Non-driver's identification card

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Pursuant to section 490 (3)(a)(iii) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a person who meets the following requirements may apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles for a non-driver's identification card and receive such card without the payment of any fee, upon submitting the appropriate application:

(1) an individual who is a recipient of:
(i) public assistance, as defined in section 2 (19) of the Social Services Law;

(ii) supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, pursuant to section 95 of the Social Services Law; or

(iii) medical assistance, as defined in section 2 (38)(a) of the Social Services Law; and

(2) an individual who:
(i) has not been issued a driver's license;

(ii) has a driver's license which has expired; or

(iii) has surrendered his or her driver's license.

(b) The application for a non-driver's identification card must include proof that such person is in receipt of public assistance, supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, or medical assistance, as the case may be.

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