Driving LogWhat New York asks for, line by line
| Supervised practice required | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Of which at night | 15 hours |
| Night means | after sunset |
| Default supervised period | 6 calendar months |
| Period starts | Permit issue date |
| Proof/signature model | one final certification |
Which paperwork does New York want?
MV-262 Certification of Supervised Driving — must be brought to the road test
Printable New York driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.
How does Driving Log help in New York?
Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where New York sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.
Common questions
How many driving hours do you need in New York?
New York requires 50 hours, including 15 at night.
What counts as night driving in New York?
New York defines it as after sunset. Record the day and night parts of a drive separately as you go; splitting them afterwards is guesswork.
How long must the permit be held in New York?
The default period is 6 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.
Does New York accept a printed log from an app?
New York names MV-262 Certification of Supervised Driving — must be brought to the road test. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.
Same 50-hour target: Alabama · California · Colorado · Delaware
Keep the log in New York with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.