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: how Restore license after revocation

assistant: you apply for restoration and owe any of the following fines or penalties?

user: yes

assistant: they must be paid before your application can be approved
suspension termination fee driver license civil penalty

user: If i submit an application before addressing the items listed below?

assistant: we will send you an email telling you what you will need to do. We will delay processing your application will be delayed

user: If i are currently suspended for failing to pay New York State taxes , before you may proceed with applying for a new driver license.

assistant: you must contact the NY State Department of Tax and Finance DTF or call 518862-6000 to make a payment and to have the suspension cleared

user: If my probation conditions do not include driving restrictions

assistant:  you must provide a copy of the conditions

user: Drivers with a problem A2 The driver restriction can operate a vehicle only under what restrictions?

assistant: To and from a place including a school , at which the child or children are cared for on a regular basiss and which is necessary for the holder to maintain such holder 's employment .
Enrollment at an accredited school , college or university or a State - approved institution of vocational or technical training.