Drake Tax - NY: EF Message 0137 Driver's License or State ID
Article #: 14392
Last Updated: December 05, 2024
New York implemented a Driver's License or State-Issued ID Requirement beginning with tax year 2016. To clear the message, make the following entries, as applicable:
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If taxpayer/spouse has a valid NY driver's license or NY state ID:
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Enter driver's license or ID information from NY on the federal screen IDS.
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Enter the document number from a NY license or ID on the PIN2 screen.
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To view where the document number is found on valid NYS identification cards, click here.
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If the taxpayer/spouse has a driver's license or state ID from a state other than NY:
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Enter driver's license or ID information on the federal screen IDS.
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On the PIN2 screen, leave the document number box blank.
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If the taxpayer/ spouse does not have a driver's license or ID from ANY state:
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On the IDS screen, check the box(es) "Mark this box if the taxpayer (spouse) doesn't have a driver's license or a state-issued photo ID."
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Joint tax returns require this information for both taxpayer and spouse. Per state guidelines, New York state individual returns without the appropriate identification information are not eligible for e-file.
Important DO NOT check the box that states "Mark this box if the taxpayer did not provide a driver's license or state-issued photo ID" to indicate that the taxpayer is opting out of providing state issued identification information. Taxpayers with a state-issued ID who do not want to provide that information on the return are not eligible to e-file their NY State return.
See NY Driver License for more information.