Are you planning on using air travel in October of this year or beyond?
I will be flying both internationally and domestically quite often.  Will I be required to have the REAL ID?
Yes.  If you have a standard license you will not be allowed to board domestic flights beginning in October unless you have a passport.
If I had a REAL ID, but it has been misplaced, can I replace it by mail?
Yes, indeed, you can.  If you already have an Enhanced or REAL ID you can replace by mail and your document type will stay the same.
What is the charge associated with replacing a REAL ID by mail?
You should include a money order or check for $17.50 made payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles".
What is the address for replacing a REAL ID by mail?
If you would like to accomplish that by mail, you can send your request and check or money order to NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, 207 Genesee Street, Suite 6, Utica, NY 13501-2874.
What forms of payment were acceptable for paying for the replacement of my REAL ID by mail?
If requesting by mail, you can include a check or money order.
What forms of payment would be accepted if I went to the DMV?
If you went to the DMV, you could pay by check or money order or you could pay using an American Express card, Discover card, MasterCard, MasterCard debit card, VISA Card, or Visa debit card.
How do I request to update to the REAL ID if I have just moved to a new address and need to replace my licenses anyway?