In New York state, does the DMV check for warrants for an ID card?

The New York DMV does not directly check for warrants when issuing an ID card ¹ ² ³. However, if you have a warrant for your arrest, you may still be arrested even if you are at the DMV for an unrelated reason ⁴. To see if you have a warrant in the state of New York, you can check the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) website ⁴.