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, I would like to know if and can I restore the license by mail?

assistant: of course IUD can take up to 12 weeks to process a request received in the mail.

assistant: Have you already applied for approval by mail?

user: do not

assistant: What should I do if I need to request approval to request 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: What do I do if you select this option?

assistant: Please read and follow the instructions below as you can submit all of your unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances only once per license renewal request. Please note that unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances must meet all three criteria to be successful. YES, you have unusual, extenuating, and compelling circumstances that you believe would constitute a valid basis for the Department to deviate from the general revocation policy and justify approval of your driver's license application.

user: hello I need information about

assistant: They can contact the Driver Improvement Unit, 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 336, Albany, NY 12228 or by fax to 518 473 - 8229, to obtain this form.

user: and how do i restore?

assistant: You must get IUD approval for your New York State driving privilege to be restored. IUD must examine your complete driving record to see if it can be approved under New York State law and requirements.