New York State (NYS) recognizes valid driver licenses held by residents of other U.S. states, U.S. territories and Federal districts and Canadian provinces.
Driver License
If you become a resident of NYS, you must apply for a NYS driver license not more than 30 days after you become a NYS resident.
Exchange Driver License
You can exchange an out-of-state driver license or Canadian driver license for a NYS driver license if the driver license has your photograph, the driver license is not suspended or revoked and the driver license.
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