It will be in November when the Ley S4329AWhich will allow approve the issuance of driver’s licenses between the state of New York and other territories such as the Dominican Republic, comes into effect, so Diario Libre presents a summary of what is required to be able to use that power, once it is available.
The legislation is an initiative of the senator for the 32nd district of New York, Luis Sepulvedaand will allow the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to enter into agreements with governments outside the US to allow new residents of those countries exchange your driver’s license national for one issued by the state.
The first thing that the law establishes is that the driver’s license issued by the country of origin must be valid in order to be exchanged.
Said change will be possible without passing any knowledge or practice exam, You only have to pay the corresponding taxes.
The law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last August during the Dominican Parade in Manhattan, states that the DMV must determine that the other country in the agreement has a “comparable licensing process” which includes knowledge and driving tests.
Additionally, license sharing will only apply to drivers over 18 years old and only to standard licenses. They are left out commercial licenses (heavy vehicles) and licenses motorcycles.
Other requirements
Additionally, it places the responsibility on the parties to the agreement to confirm, through designated officials, that the applicant has a valid license to exchange.
The law establishes a two-way procedure, which means that people residing in New York who have a valid license in the state can apply for a license in the Dominican Republic under the same terms or other countries that join the agreement,
The law guarantees that the holders of driver’s licenses from other states or countries meet the same standards and adhere to the same rules and regulations as carriers of driver’s licenses of New York, giving priority to road safetyTelemundo 47 picks up.
Dominicans can renew license in NY
Dominicans residing in New York who wish to access the homologation service, but whose driver’s license has expired, They have the opportunity to go to the Dominican consulate in the Big Apple to renew their document and request the exchange with the New York authorities.
He National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) last June opened an office in New York City to offer services to Dominicans residing in the United States.
This office, which allows the issuance and renewal of licenses, benefits Dominicans who have a fixed address in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvaniaamong other places in the United States.
The Intrant also opened an office of this type in the Dominican consulate in Orlando.
Those interested must enter the institution’s web portal to request appointments and make payments online: $45.00 for renewal and $30.00 for a duplicate in case of loss. Then they must go to the consulate facilities located at 1501 Broadway, entering from 43rd Street, on the Fourth Floor, with telephone number (212) 768-2480.
2023-10-17 03:30:00
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