topic What are the first three characters of a NYS Drivers License Document Number that I seem to be missing? in State tax filing

What are the first three characters of a NYS Drivers License Document Number that I seem to be missing?

bill-dolan — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:36:05 GMT

I'm almost ready to e-file but the system is telling me my license's first three characters must be entered. What gives?

Re: What are the first three characters of a NYS Drivers License Document Number that I seem to b...

LenaH — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:21:14 GMT

To file your return, you will need the first three letters of your document number located on your NYS drivers license. Depending on when your license was issued, as well as the type of license you have, the location of this

letter and number combination varies. Please click here for a NYS guide on locating your document number.

Re: What are the first three characters of a NYS Drivers License Document Number that I seem to be missing?

SteamTrain — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:59 GMT

@bill-dolan

FIRST...make sure you are using the right number

...depending on the license type...check the following pictures provided by NY:

Sample Photo Documents | NY DMV

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AND, it is not the DMV ID number

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BUT BEYIOND THAT !!!!

Some folks are saying it works if you enter ONLY the first three Alphabetic or Numeric characters....no more than that.