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: Hello, I'm looking to replace my license, but needed to know if i need to do an eye exam for that?

assistant: No, there's no necessity for an eye exam for you in order to replace your document.

user: Ok, thanks, Now. i'm a army veteran, this condition has anything to do with my license? It is applicable to it?

user: I mean, i'm honorably discharged and wanted to know if there is any benefit from that with my license.

assistant: Sure, no problem. If you have your U.S military veteran condition already established,  then you can have the word "veteran" printed on your NYS driver license or non-driver ID card.

user: That would be great. Something else, it's allowed for me to request my license delivered to an alternate address?

assistant: Yes, you are allowed to request that. In that case, you need to include an additional note stating that request and print the alternate address you want your license delivered. Please be aware that you must'n write the alternate address on the form MV-44. That form should have is the address listed on both your photo document and DMV record.

user: Right right. Better write that down. Another question. Where should i go if i need make any changes on my document's personal information?

assistant: If that will be the case, you'll need to go to a DMV office, checking how to change your information before hand.

user: Will do, thanks. I heard the other day something about license being enhanced or something. How do i know if my license is some of that?. Mine's says it was issued May 24, 2017.

assistant: Well, in that case, you have a standard document. That applies for any document issued before October 30, 2017 and wasn't Enhanced already in that date.