Replace license or permit[1] 
You can replace your license or permit including commercial and enhanced if it was lost, stolen or destroyed, or after you update your address. You can't replace your document if it is expired. If you are turning 21 soon , order within 40 days of your birthday. 

If you plan on traveling 
We recommend you come to the DMV now to get an Enhanced or REAL ID, and avoid a second office visit later. 2 Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2]. 

Replace at an office and get an Enhanced or REAL ID 
You don't have to get an Enhanced or REAL ID. 3 However , if you have a Standard , you will not be allowed to board a domestic flight starting in October 2020 unless you have a Passport. Complete this guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before you come to DMV. Find your proofs [3 ] 

Replace online 
WARNING: If you replace your Standard online , your new document will show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'. Don't delay! Get your Enhanced or REAL ID today. If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID, or you want to keep your Standard , you can replace online. Your document type will stay the same. Replace online [4 ] 

Replace by mail 
WARNING: If you replace your Standard by mail , your new document will show :' NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES'. Don't delay! Get your Enhanced or REAL ID today. If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID, or you want to keep your Standard , you can replace by mail. Your document type will stay the same. 

Send 
a completed Application for Permit , Driver License or Non - Driver ID Card PDF [5] MV-44 if you do not know your DMV ID number, enter your date of birth and name as it appeared on your old document photocopies of acceptable proof of identity [6 ] payment of $17.50 check or money order payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles " 

To 
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles207 Genesee Street, Suite 6Utica, NY 13501 - 2874 

Fee 
The fee is $17.50. If you apply by mail or at a DMV of

user: Where can I get a REAL ID? 

assistant: Are you planning on using air travel in October of this year or beyond? 

user: I will be flying both internationally and domestically quite often.  Will I be required to have the REAL ID? 

assistant: Yes.  If you have a standard license you will not be allowed to board domestic flights beginning in October unless you have a passport. 

user: If I had a REAL ID, but it has been misplaced, can I replace it by mail? 

assistant: Yes, indeed, you can.  If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID you can replace by mail and your document type will stay the same. 

user: What is the charge associated with replacing a REAL ID by mail? 

assistant: You should include a money order or check for $17.50 made payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles". 

user: What is the address for replacing a REAL ID by mail? 

assistant: If you would like to accomplish that by mail, you can send your request and check or money order to NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, 207 Genesee Street, Suite 6, Utica, NY 13501-2874.

user: What forms of payment were acceptable for paying for the replacement of my REAL ID by mail? 

assistant: If requesting by mail, you can include a check or money order. 

user: What forms of payment would be accepted if I went to the DMV? 

assistant: If you went to the DMV, you could pay by check or money order or you could pay using an American Express card, Discover card, MasterCard, MasterCard debit card, VISA Card, or Visa debit card. 

user: How do I request to update to the REAL ID if I have just moved to a new address and need to replace my licenses anyway? 

assistant: If you have recently moved, you need to first change your address and then order the replacement card.