Thanks for this information. My situation is slightly different in that I actually live in two different states for different months of the year with residence in each, and operate a vehicle exclusively in one. But this will apply to me shortly as my situation is changing and I will need a NY State drivers license. I did not realize that the process was so easy, and that if I have a valid license in one state it can simply be 'transferred' to another.

As to the need for ID, I do have a passport with NY address on it. I've never had anyone question it for banking purposes .. though most of that is done online and via bankcard # and/or social security number.