The New York State DMV is extending hours to make it easier for residents to get a Real ID ahead of the May deadline.

Officials are cracking down on DMV appointment reselling scams as the Real ID deadline approaches.

The DMV said that it was also significantly increasing REAL ID/Enhanced ID appointments. Customers were urged to keep checking the DMV website for an appointment.

DMV to extend Thursday hours for Real ID applications Then, you can choose which DMV office to visit in New York to get your REAL ID.

With New York’s DMV offices expecting additional activity as the deadline nears, residents are being urged to make an appointment to upgrade their ID before they arrive to ensure a smooth process.

With the Real ID deadline officially in effect, DMV offices across New York state, including on Staten Island, are busier than ever.

To get a real ID, you must make an online appointment first. To make an appointment for the DMV to get a real ID, follow these steps: First, go on to the reservations portion of the DMV website.

Visitors to the 2024 Great New York State Fair can visit the DMV's mobile office in the Center of Progress Bulding to upgrade their license, permit or non-driver ID to a REAL or Enhanced ID.

ALBANY - The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging New Yorkers to act now to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming federal REAL ID Act enforcement deadline ...

SPAC is one of several venues statewide where DMV and other officials will be checking for fake IDs this summer. The campaign is meant to crack down on underage drinking.