In June 2019, Andrew Cuomo, the NY Governor, signed a law that permits undocumented immigrants to acquire driver’s licenses. The New York state had earlier approved the bill. The law took effect on December 14, 2019.

With your IDNYC Card, you can open a bank or credit union account at one of several financial institutions across New York City. Visit the Banks and Credit Unions page to find out more about the Banks and Credit Unions below. With the IDNYC card you will have access to exclusive discounts, including at Costco.

The IDNYC card does not authorize cardholders to purchase alcohol or tobacco products, receive public assistance benefits, or travel on an airplane. The IDNYC card does not confer immigration status or provide work authorization. Some military bases do not accept the IDNYC card.

No. An expired document is not a valid ID. US requires a valid ID for you to fly. You can use your state issued driver’s license to fly instead.

Flying without an ID? Here are some alternative documents to try:

1. U.S. passport.
2. U.S. passport card.
3. DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
4. U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
5. Permanent resident card.
6. Border crossing card.

When you pass through Transportation Security Administration screening points on your way to catch an international flight, you may use a passport or another form of approved ID. However, to actually board your flight overseas, you will need to present a valid passport.

Travel Within the U.S. In the United States, you need a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID or a passport from your country of origin to travel through security. You must show that the name on your boarding pass matches the legal name on your unexpired government-issued ID.