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user: I need to get my license back, it was revoked

assistant: Would you like to know what is required to apply for a new license after revocation?

user: no

assistant: Do you need the address where you can send your application and documents?

user: yes I'll need that

assistant: Driver Improvement Unit
NYS DMV
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 338
Albany, NY 12228

user: just to make sure, I can still drive to school or work if I'm an A2 problem driver, right?

assistant: Yes, you may drive to and from your place of employment or education when required.

user: if I'm driving for employment I need a letter from my boss, right?

assistant: If you have an ignition interlock restriction your employer must provide you with signed documentation, on company letterhead, saying they have knowledge of the ignition interlock restriction.   The letter must also give you permission to operate the vehicle for business purposes without the device. 

user: which form do I need when I apply for my license after an ignition interlock restriction?

assistant: You will need the Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card, which is form MV-44.

user: is driving to my kids daycare allowed?

assistant: Yes, you can drive to and from a place at which the child or children are cared for on a regular basis and which is necessary for you to maintain your employment.