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: Can I restore a licence after revocation by mail?

assistant: Yes, but It can take up to 12 weeks for DIU to process a request received by mail

assistant: What if I request approval by mail?

user: Yes, I want it

assistant: In that case, you must wait until 30 days before the revocation period ends to send your request

user: What if I need to request approval to apply for a new license?

assistant: In that case, you need to complete an Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card MV-44, and please, leave the I am applying for a boxes blank

user: What must I do if  the conditions of my probation do not include driving restriction?

assistant: You have to provide a copy of the conditions. Please, mail or fax this information to DIU.

user: What happens if I owe any DMV fees suspension termination fee?

assistant: In that case, they have to be paid before applying for a license or the processing of your application will be delayed

user: What do I need to apply for a new license after revocation?

assistant: You have to submit a completed Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card MV-44, a non-refundable $100 fee and any pertinent items below with your application.