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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:36:48 PM

What is my document number I don't have one

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Level 7
Jun 7, 2019 3:36:55 PM

If you are referring to the NY license entry screen, some licenses depending on issue date don't have these document numbers on them.  Review the links below, but if you do not have a document number, then you can just skip it.  You should be able to hit continue without actually entering any of the license information (leave it all blank, not just the document number part).  Your return will still be processed without it as the IRS does not require the license number and neither does NY, but they are asking for it more of an identity protection measure (some states like Alabama and Illinois are requiring it).

https://dmv.ny.gov/id-card/sample-photo-documents

The document number is an 8 or 10 digit alphanumeric number found either on the back of the license or lower right hand corner (depending on the year of your license).   It is not the same as the drivers license number. 

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:37:00 PM

the app wont allow me to continue but my ny id doesnt have this number

New Member
May 16, 2021 5:31:21 PM

how do I find the document number