How to get an ohio driver's license with a suspended new york license?

Question

So long story short, I moved from NYC late last year to ohio and let my new york insurance lapse. My license in NYC was apparently suspended in march, and I now am trying to get an ohio license and plates. I currently have insurance for ohio, but the ohio dmv says you have to settle your suspension in NYC in order to be licensed/registered in the state. How do I go about settling this issue in NYC to get my new license? Will I have to wait an extended period of time to get the suspension lifted on my NYC license/registration since I lapsed without new york insurance for such a long time? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Usually, when they suspend your license, they should have sent you a letter explaining what you need to do to lift the suspension.  Attend a safety class, pay a fine, go a certain amount of time without being arrested, or whatever.  It all depends on the reasons for the suspension.  If they didn't give you this information, call the NY DMV and ask what the procedure is.

Answer 2

Answer from a General Insurance Agent

You can not. Unless you first take care of whatever violations, tickets or problems you left behind you in the previous state.

All the 50 states have long ago entered into a reciprocal agreement in compliance with national highway and transportation safety act.

If your license is suspended in one state you can not legally get it re-issued in another state short of committing some kind of felony Fraud.

The days of jumping state lines to get a new license and leave your old record behind are long gone.

You have to call the previous state of licensure and resolve the matter before you can get it in your new state.

Take Care and Good Luck

Answer 3

Contact the NY DMV.  There is a link to take care of traffic tickets, make payments, or schedule hearings.  But you may need to appear in court if a warrant was issued for failure to appear.

You have to clear up your suspension before you can get a driver's license in any state.  Once you are charged, there is no statute of limitations.