Here is what you must do to apply as a driver. First-time applicants must also appear in person to be fingerprinted and photographed.

1.  Fill out the application form

• Answer all questions truthfully and completely.
• Notarize applicant's signature.
• Any individual who assists the applicant in completing the application must complete the Interpreter Information section of the driver application.

2.  Provide References

Three people not related to the applicant by blood or marriage must complete a form. Each form must be notarized. Reference forms are not required for renewal applicants.

3.  Provide two forms of identification
One form of identification must be a driver license, class E or better, or equivalent from the driver's home state. If you drive a vehicle with a seating capacity of 15 or more passengers, you are required by NYS DMV and WCTLC to have a commercial driver license. The second form of identification must be from the list supplied in the driver identification section of the driver application.

4.  Social Security card
You must submit a valid, unaltered, original Social Security card. An original work authorization form must also be supplied if the following is stated on the Social Security card: "Valid For Work Only with  DHS [Or INS] Authorization." WCTLC staff will make a copy of each and attach the copies to the application.

5.  Fees and payment
Provide two separate money orders or company checks:

• Fingerprint fee- $80; made payable to "Westchester County." Fingerprint fee not required for renewal applicants.
• Application - $125 for first time applicants and $125 for renewal applicants; make payable to "WCTLC."
• Late fee (renewal applicants only) - Renewal applicants that submit their applications late are required to pay an additional $50; make payable to "WCTLC."

6.  Self-addressed, stamped envelope
Supply a standard size envelope with proper first-class postage. Print name and address in the center of the envelope. If your application is approved, this envelope will be used to mail you your permit.

7.  Defensive driving course
Supply a copy of your Certificate of Completion from a NYS  approved, six-hour defensive driving course showing that you completed the course within six months for new applicants and 33 months for renewal applicants. A receipt is acceptable.

8.  Outstanding fees and/or fines
All outstanding fees and/or fines owed to WCTLC must be paid before an application will be approved.

9.  Drug testing
You will be given further information as to what procedures to follow for drug testing when you submit your completed application. If you do not take or pass the drug test within the required time frame, your permit will be denied.