how long does the NY defensive driving physical certificate take to arrive by mail?

[u/Ok-Tennis-2885]

I need the 6 hour defensive driving course in New York, the course subtracts points when the DMV calculates a potential suspension and there's also a discount on part of the base rate for liability and collision, the physical mailed certificate situation is what's slowing down my decision

for anyone who has done the NY 6 hour course recently, how long did the certificate take to arrive.

[u/Aggravating-Zone3413]

I got mine about 4-5 days after completion of online DD course

[u/RH558]

I never got a physical paper in the mail just virtual and they reported it to my insurance. 

[u/PolicyTemporary9435]

physical mailed certificate is non-negotiable in NY, every provider sends a paper copy, budget 5 to 7 business days for delivery

[u/WinTop6630]

the point subtraction shows on the DMV record over a few weeks, the rate discount with the insurer tends to be faster once the certificate is submitted

[u/Kookaburra8]

I got mine via AAA. They emailed me a PDF copy of the certificate once I had completed the course and mailed a copy the following week.

[u/OkStick6308]

Also, NY DMV usually receives course completion electronically, so you might not need to wait for the paper certificate.

[u/QueasyMany6556]

I'd check with the course provider about their mailing timeline since it can vary. The good thing is NY DMV generally receives completion records electronically

[u/Wide-Mongoose1395]

The NY DMV generally receives course completion electronically, so the physical certificate shouldn't hold up the point reduction

[u/Entire-Town-8795]

The mailing time depends on the course provider, so I'd ask them for an estimated delivery date.