Of course. You are required to maintain continuous coverage or surrender your plates before deployed.
Have you been unable to do so?
No, I haven't.
What if I have more questions about all this?
In that case, please contact the DMV Call Center.
Alright. By the way, during my service I had a valid NY license, can it be renewed?
Yes, your license can be renewed.
That's great to hear. And what happens if my driver license expires while still being a soldier on duty?
NY State law automatically extends license privileges throughout active military service for up to 6 months after discharge or separation. Discharged or separated military personnel may renew an expired NY State license up to two years after the extended expiration. No more than 30 months may have passed since discharge 6-month extension plus 24-month grace period.
Ah, I see. And what if my registration expires during that time?