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: Hi, i'm about to start the process to replace my license. I was wondering if there is a fee involved?

assistant: Sure, there is one. For replacing, the fee is $17.50.

user: Ok, i understand. Which payment options do i have when i apply both mail and going to DMV's office?

assistant: Well, DMV puts a wide array of payment options when you apply via mail or in person. For those, you can use credit / debit card, check or money order made out to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. On the contrary, only debit / credit card will be available for payment if you apply online.

user: Wow, is good to know that. Oh, what about if  i get robbed my license, can i get a replacement?

assistant: Well, in fact you can get a free replacement. You must go to a police agency, and ask for the form MV-78B. I must remark that you will only get that form from police, not from DMV.

user: In that case, could i just waive the fee, being my license lost due to a crime?

assistant: If that what you want to do, then you must apply for that in aDMV office, showing a MV-78B form along with your application.

user: Ok, i'm taking notes about it. Now. a last question, It is possible to get my license delivered to another address not being listed?

assistant: It is indeed possible. Just add a note and print the alternate address in a clear way. Don't use the form you are using for application to write the address. That must remain as is listed on your DMV record.