Form DS-115 at a glance
What it is: Form DS-115, Request for NYS Driving Privileges, requests clearance for New York State driving privileges.
Who signs: Under Signature (required), sign your name in full.
What to bring and attach to Form DS-115
You must pay the $100 fee with a check or money order made payable to “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.” (checked November 1, 2026).
A filled-in Form DS-115 example: an out-of-state resident requests driving privileges
How to fill out Form DS-115, box by box
Full Last Name, Full First Name, MI, Date of Birth and Sex
Enter your Full Last Name, Full First Name and MI.
Enter your Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy).
Under Sex, mark M, F or X.
Daytime Phone Number and NYS Driver License, Learner Permit or Non-Driver ID Card Number
Enter the Daytime Phone Number with the Area Code; it is optional.
Enter the NYS Driver License, Learner Permit or Non-Driver ID Card Number if available.
Current out-of-state residence address
Under CURRENT OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENCE ADDRESS, enter the Number and Street, Apt. Number, City or Town, State and Zip Code.
Mailing address if different than residence
Under MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT THAN RESIDENCE, enter the Number and Street, Apt. Number, City or Town, State and Zip Code.
Date
Enter the Date.
Common questions about Form DS-115
Where do I file it?
Mail your payment and the completed form to NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Improvement Unit, 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 336, Albany, NY 12228.
Are there fees?
Include the non-refundable fee of $100 (checked November 1, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form DS-115 (1/25), Request for NYS Driving Privileges, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).