Restore license after revocation[1] 
As of September 27 , 2019 , the Driver Improvement Unit is reviewing applications that were received by mail on or before the following dates : Regular Applications less than 3 - July 18 , 2019 Multiple Alcohol Applications 3 or more - July 22 , 2019 A serious traffic offense or multiple offenses can result in the revocation of your NY State driver license or driving privilege. 1 A revocation means your license is cancelled , and you must apply for a new one once the revocation period is over. You may also be required to take the written and driving tests again. 

How to restore 
For most revocations , you must first request and receive approval from the DMV Driver Improvement Unit DIU before you can apply for a new driver license at a DMV office. If you are licensed in another state , you must obtain approval from DIU to have your NY State driving privilege restored. DIU must examine your full driver record to see if you can be approved under NY State laws and requirements. 

Online 
The fastest and easiest way to request approval is online, although some drivers with complex records may need to submit their request to DIU in writing. Please review all the of the information below before you select the' MyDMV' button at the bottom of this section to begin the restoration process. 

If you request approval online, the system will 
if you are eligible to submit an online request automatically determine list the reason you are not eligible and explain your next steps explain any additional payments or actions required before you can receive approval issue your approval immediately if you are eligible the processing of mailed requests can take up to 12 weeks 

You cannot request approval online if 
you were never issued a New York State driver license, learner permit, or non - driver ID 2 your revocation was for an uninsured accident. You must contact the DMV Insurance Services Bureau 3 as part of a reexamination of your ability t

user: Hello, do I need information about whether the license can be restored by mail?

assistant: It can take up to 12 weeks for an IUD to process a request received in the mail.

assistant: I already request approval by mail?

user: do not

assistant: Do you want to know what approval is required to apply for a new license?

user: Yes

assistant: In that case you must complete an Application for a Driver's License, Driver's License or MV-44 Driverless Identification Card. Leave the boxes I request blank

user: If you request the restoration, how much should I pay?

assistant: must be paid before your application can be approved
   suspension termination fee
   civil driving license fine

user: What do I do if I want to get a revocation?

assistant: You must first apply for and receive approval from the DMV IUD Driver Improvement Unit before you can apply for a new driver's license at a DMV office

user: What to do if you have two or more convictions for drugged driving?

assistant: You must complete an alcohol evaluation and / or treatment within one year from the date of the final review. Your provider must electronically notify the DMV of its successful completion. Paper evidence submitted by you will not be accepted.