Overview
What is an NY.gov ID?
An NY.gov ID is an online service that enables citizens, state and local government employees, businesses, and others to securely access multiple government services online with a single account.
Already have an NY.gov ID?
Securely access New York State Services.
What types of NY.gov ID accounts are available?
- Personal IDs - for individuals who want to access New York State Agency services such as MyDMV or MyBenefits for personal use. Personal IDs can be set up directly by the user.
- Government Employee IDs - for New York State and local government employees to conduct employee functions such as Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) or NYS Payroll Online. Government employee IDs are issued internally and must be set up by an agency human resources officer during the onboarding process.
- Business IDs - for business organizations registered in New York State who want access to online services such as registering an LLC or registering for Unemployment Insurance. Business IDs can be set up directly by the organization.
Benefits
With an NY.gov ID you don’t need to enroll for a separate Login ID and password at each new site you visit.
Simply use your NY.gov ID login and password to sign into New York State services such as:
- Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance
- Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance MyBenefits
- Department of Motor Vehicles MyDMV
- Department of Tax and Finance Tax Online Services
- New York State Office of Higher Education TEACH Services.
Eligibility
Who can obtain an NY.gov ID account?
Anyone.
Does it cost anything?
No, it’s free.
What do I need to create the account?
A valid email address.
Do NY.gov ID accounts expire?
Accounts do not expire. However, if a personal account has been inactive for over 2 years, a password change is required to use the inactive account. Business and Government NY.gov ID accounts require a password change after 180 of inactivity.
How To
Refer to this step-by-step process to set up an account:
- Go to my.ny.gov
- Click the “Create an Account” link
- Select account type: “Personal,” “Government Employee,” or “Business”
- Click on “Sign Up for an NY.gov ID”
- Fill out first name, last name and email address
- Create a username
- Create account
- Verify that your information is correct
- Submit your account registration
- You will receive an automatic email to verify your account
- Click on the verification in the email
- If you do not see the email, check your Spam or Junk folder
- Set your password
- Select three security questions
- Save your answers to your security questions in case you forget your password
- Hit submit and your account is active