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: How can i replace my license or permit?

assistant: Before you decide to have a replacement of your license or permit, you first need to satisfy the conditions for replacement. Did you just update your address? or did your license or permit were stolen, destroyed or lost?

user: No. I am turning 21 soon.

assistant: If you are turning 21 soon, you can order within 40 days of your birthday date.

user: However, i am currently abroad. Can i mail my application?

assistant: Yes. You can mail it with a completed Application for Permit, driver license and payment of $ 17.50. Remember to send also pre - addressed priority mail return envelope to help ensure we send your license to the correct address.

user: So does that means, i will get my document through mail?

assistant: Yes. We will mail it to the current mailing address that we have. This is also to verify your change of address when needed.

assistant: However, if you are ordering your duplicate and it has been 2 weeks since but you still have not receive it, please contact us [10].

user: Okay. I will take note to that.

assistant: You can contact us at [10].

user: If i just updated my address, you will send it to that current address right?

assistant: Yes. We will send it to the address on the record during your time of order. So please remember to change the address first before ordering the replacement.