You can get a New York non-driver photo ID without taking any tests, and you don’t need an appointment. Use the ID to cash checks, open accounts, get on an airplane, buy alcohol, and use your credit card, everything but drive.
 

To apply for a non-driver New York State ID card, you must:

(1) Complete an “Application For Driver License Or ID Card” (MV-44)

This form is available at any motor vehicle office, by request from a DMV Call Center, and from the DMV Internet Office.
 

(2) Provide Proof of Name and Identity

DMV assigns point values to acceptable documents that prove name and identity. To qualify for a license or ID card, your documents of proof must total at least 6 points. These documents must be original or copies certified by the issuing agency. At least one must include your signature. Photocopies and documents with erasures or changes will not be accepted. 
 
NOTE:  To see the current acceptable proofs of identity and proof of date of birth, please refer to the ID page of the website. Applicates that cannot meet the new requirements might be able to apply for consideration of exception.
 

(3) Provide Proof of Date of Birth

You also must prove your date of birth. Your document must be the original, or a certified photocopy from the issuing agency. DMV will accept ANY ONE of these documents:
 
Birth certificate issued and certified by a Board of Health or Bureau of Vital Statistics in the U.S., its territories, or possessions.

(4) Provide a Social Security Card

(5) Pay the appropriate fee.

 
You can get a New York non-driver photo ID card for between $9 and $14
 

About your ID

You will receive a temporary non-photo driver license, learner permit, or ID card when you apply. You should receive your photo license, permit, or ID card through the mail within two weeks. When you receive your photo license, permit, or ID card, examine it to make sure the information and photo are correct.
 
A U.S. Social Security Card is required when you apply for an original New York State photo license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card.  It is also required when you renew a non-driver identification card.
 
In order to obtain a New York ID or License you will need to provide documents from the following three categories.  The Space will try to assist you in obtaining any missing yet required documentation.