

So the Enhanced driver’s license is very convenient to go over the Peace Bridge, that’s just one example,” said Schroeder. “A lot of people that I know, really don’t like to use their passport. NY State DMV Commissioner, Mark Schroeder, says an Enhanced ID would especially benefit those who live in Upstate New York, crossing the border into Canada. “Less time in the DMV is always good right?”Īn Enhanced ID costs $30 extra and can be used as identification when returning to the United States by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, and some countries in the Caribbean. “If you wait to get the REAL ID closer to the deadline it’s going to get packed… It’s stressful for the customer, and for the staff here,” said Janice Farwell, the supervisor at Chemung County DMV. (WETM) – Starting May 3rd, 2023, a standard license or non-driver ID will no longer be accepted to fly within the U.S.Īlthough the deadline is about a year, The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges New Yorkers to apply for a REAL ID or Enhanced ID now to avoid the last-minute rush next year.
