8 | Driver’s Manual WHEN YOU APPLY FOR YOUR FIRST  LICENSE Each document below has a value of 6 points: Each document below has a value of 4 points: Each document below has a value of 3 points: Proof of Identity and Age Proof of Name Examples of common proofs and their point val- ues are listed below. The information and required application forms  you need to apply for a learner permit or driver  license are available at any motor vehicle office.  You can also download them from the DMV  website. To apply for a learner permit or driver  license you must complete an Application for  Driver License (MV-44). You must pass a vision  and written test and pay the application and  license fees. Most drivers must also complete an  approved 5-hour Pre-Licensing Course and pass  a road test. For more information about how to ap- ply for and receive a license to drive a motorcycle  or a commercial vehicle that requires a CDL, refer  to the Motorcycle Operator’s Manual (MV-21MC)  or the Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10). You must bring your completed application to  any motor vehicle office, show the required proof  of name and date of birth, provide your Social  Security card and pay the correct fee. Your first New York driver license will be issued  for a period not to exceed 5 years, on your month  and day of birth. Your fee for a learner permit and  license in Class D, DJ, M or MJ will be based on  your age and date of birth. For your protection, DMV must be sure who  you are. As part of the application, you must pro- vide your Social Security card. You must present  documents that prove your name and age. All  proofs must be in English or accompanied by a  certified English translation. The list of acceptable  documents and assigned point values, described  below, are on forms License/Permit/ID Instructions  (MV-44.1 and MV-44.1RID) and Proofs of Identity (ID-44 and ID-44RID) available from the DMV website (search under Forms) or at any motor  vehicle office. Documents that prove your name are assigned  a point value. You must present proofs that total  six points or more. At least one of the proofs must  have your signature.  • New York Photo Driver License/Permit/ Non-Driver ID Card • If Under Age 21 — Statement of Identity  by Parent/Guardian (MV-45) (see special  instructions and requirements on the DMV  form). Proof of date of birth and an original  Social Security card are required for the applicant.  • U.S. Passport, must be valid • Foreign passport - in English and with a U.S.  Visa and valid I-9 or unexpired I-551 stamp  or statement on visa. If the document is not  in English, a certified translation by the em- bassy or consulate of the issuing country  is required. See the publication Proofs of  Identity (ID-44). • Valid U.S. Re-entry Permit (I-327)  • Valid U.S. Refugee Travel Document (I-571)  • Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of  Naturalization (N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570,  N-578 or N-645)  • Permanent Resident Identification Card (INS I-551)  • Valid U.S. Employment Authorization Card  (INS I-688B or I-766, with photo)  • U.S. Military Photo Identification Card  (issued to military personnel only)  • NYS Medicaid/Benefit/Food Stamp Card,  with photo (or, 2 points without photo)