Driving in New York State
To drive in New York State, you must either have an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) or a New York State Driver’s License. Please note that only two agencies in the US are authorized to issue IDPs: the American Automobile Association and the American Automobile Touring Alliance. Do not confuse the International Driver’s Permit with the International Driver’s License. THERE IS NO LEGAL INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE. A company that tries to sell you an International Driver’s License is stealing your money!
New York State Driver’s Licenses are issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. There are two local offices for the Department of Motor Vehicles. Both are within Onondaga County.
North Syracuse Office-NYSDMV
5801 East Taft Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
The office is open Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is Closed Fridays.
Syracuse Office-NYSDMV
620 Erie Blvd. West
Syracuse, NY 13204
The office is open Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
