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: What additional requirements are required?

assistant: Do you need to know what additional requirements there are to apply for a new license after revocation?

user: No, that is not what i need right now.

assistant: Would you like to know what need to do to mail application, fees and any additional required documents?

user: No, not at this time.

assistant: Do you need to know about what happens if your driver license application is denied by DIU?

user: Yes, I need to know the information about denial of my driver license application by the DIU.

assistant: You have four options when it comes to denial and the first option is to accept the denial and take no further action.

user: Where can I get info about how to obtain an ignition interlock device and have it installed?

assistant: You can please visit www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca/ignition.htm; then in the center of the page you will find the tabs for Forms, Regulations/Laws, Manufacturers/Vendors and Interlock Devices; then select the Manufacturers/Vendors tab for info pertaining to manufacturers and installers and select the Interlock Devices tab for available models and fees.

user: What happens after my drivers license application is approved by the DIU?

assistant: You will not be able to drive until your new NY State driver license is issued by a DMV issuing office.

user: What happens if I am convicted of a moving violation or another incident that affects your NY State driving record after my request was sent?

assistant: It is possible that you may become ineligible for approval or need to wait longer for the processing.