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  1. QuestionsCan a Green Light Law License Get Me a TLC License?A Green Light NY license is standard, non-commercial and marked NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES. TLC still needs Class E or a CDL and a valid Social Security number./questions/green-light-license-tlc-license Licensing
  2. QuestionsCan a Paratransit Driver Drive a Green Cab?Yes, but only a wheelchair-accessible green cab. Rule 80-05 lets paratransit license holders drive one under chapter 80 rules; points count on their license./questions/can-a-paratransit-driver-drive-a-green-cab Licensing
  3. QuestionsCan I Drive for Hire While on Workers' Comp?No. If you claim a work injury that stops you from driving, TLC rule 80-13(b) says surrender your license and stop driving. How to get it back, and the fines./questions/can-i-drive-while-on-workers-comp Licensing
  4. QuestionsCan I Drive While My TLC License Renewal Is Pending?Not after the expiration date. A pending renewal does not keep a TLC license valid. The 30-day filing rule, the 180-day late window and the fines for driving./questions/can-i-drive-while-my-tlc-license-renewal-is-pending Licensing
  5. QuestionsCan I Get a TLC License With a Criminal Record?Often yes, but not always. How TLC reviews convictions under Article 23-A, which offenses mean denial, what pending charges do, and what evidence helps./questions/can-i-get-a-tlc-license-with-a-criminal-record Licensing
  6. QuestionsCan I Get a TLC License With an ITIN?No. TLC requires a valid Social Security number, and the IRS says an ITIN is for taxes only and doesn't authorize work. What an ITIN is and what to do next./questions/can-i-get-a-tlc-license-with-an-itin Licensing
  7. QuestionsCan I Get a TLC License With an Out-of-State License?Yes, if you live in that state and hold a chauffeur-class license there. Extra steps: a 90-day DMV abstract, the ID-5 / FS-6T check, and renewal paperwork./questions/can-i-get-a-tlc-license-with-an-out-of-state-license Licensing
  8. QuestionsDo I Need a TLC License to Drive for Uber or Lyft in NYC?Yes. A regular license isn't enough in NYC: you need a TLC Driver License, a car with TLC plates and a base. What each piece costs and how long it takes./questions/do-i-need-a-tlc-license-to-drive-for-uber-in-nyc Licensing
  9. QuestionsDo I Need to Speak English to Get a TLC License?No written English test for TLC drivers since 2016. The exam comes in 7 languages and so does the course, but passengers still expect geography and courtesy./questions/do-i-need-english-for-a-tlc-license Licensing
  10. QuestionsDoes NY DMV Share Driver Data With Immigration Agencies?NY law bars the DMV from giving records to ICE or CBP without a judge's order or warrant, and the DMV must tell you within 3 days of a request. The details./questions/does-dmv-share-data-with-immigration-ny Licensing
  11. QuestionsHow Long Does It Take to Get a TLC License?You get 90 days to finish every TLC requirement, and TLC decides within 90 days. The card is then mailed; if it is late, wait 10 business days. The timeline./questions/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-tlc-license Licensing
  12. QuestionsHow Much Does a TLC License Cost in Total?A new TLC driver license costs about $745–$875 in listed fees, plus the doctor and any exam retakes. Paratransit/van: $367.25. TLC plates: $0–$875 for a WAV./questions/how-much-does-a-tlc-license-cost-in-total Licensing
  13. QuestionsHow Old Do You Have to Be to Get a TLC License?You must be at least 19 for a TLC Driver License, a year older than NY's Class E minimum of 18. Plus the DMV record TLC checks: points, fines, abstracts./questions/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-for-a-tlc-license Licensing
  14. QuestionsIs IDNYC Useful for NYC Drivers?IDNYC is a free city photo ID for anyone 10+ living in NYC, any status. Handy for banks, benefits and libraries, but it cannot replace a DMV or TLC license./questions/is-idnyc-useful-for-drivers Licensing
  15. QuestionsMy Name Is Different on My Documents: Will TLC Reject Me?TLC says your first, middle and last names must be exactly the same on all documents. Fix Social Security first, then the DMV, then apply. Checklist inside./questions/name-different-on-documents-tlc Licensing
  16. QuestionsProbation or Parole Letter for a TLC ApplicationTLC wants a status letter on official letterhead from your probation or parole officer saying you comply with your terms. What to ask for and how to upload./questions/do-i-need-a-probation-letter-for-tlc-license Licensing
  17. QuestionsTLC License and Child Support: The Clearance LetterTLC flagged your child support record? Get current, then get a clearance letter in person that names TLC. It is valid 30 days, so upload it in TLC UP fast./questions/do-i-need-a-child-support-clearance-for-tlc-license Licensing
  18. QuestionsTLC License Not Received in the Mail: What to DoTLC license card never arrived? Wait 10 business days from the mailing date in TLC UP, then book an LIC appointment. Free replacement within 60 days./questions/tlc-license-not-received-in-mail Licensing
  19. QuestionsTLC License vs TLC Plates: What's the Difference?A TLC driver license is for you; TLC plates go on a car with its own FHV vehicle license. Who needs which, how long each lasts, and driving without plates./questions/what-is-the-difference-between-tlc-license-and-tlc-plates Licensing
  20. QuestionsWhat Do TLC Drivers Have to Report to TLC, and When?Every reporting deadline in TLC driver rules in one place: lost license (72 hours), address change (10 days), criminal conviction (15 days), crashes and more./questions/what-do-i-have-to-report-to-tlc Licensing