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Replacing a lost New York driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 14, 2026.

  1. If you moved, update your address first; the replacement is mailed to the address on DMV records.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

  2. Replace online (keeping the same document type) using an NY.gov ID or your DMV ID number, date of birth, ZIP, email and last 4 SSN digits.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

  3. Or mail form MV-44 with photocopies of proof of identity and a $17.50 check or money order.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

  4. Or visit a DMV office with form MV-44 and payment; you can upgrade to REAL ID or Enhanced there.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

  5. If it was stolen or lost in a crime, get form MV-78B from the police for a free replacement.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

  6. No vision test is needed and your expiration date and ID number stay the same.

    Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Replacement license/permit fee
$17.50 (free if lost/stolen in a crime and you have police form MV-78B).Source: dmv.ny.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026

More in the New York guide

Learner permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to New YorkSteps and official links →

Official New York links

Agency home pagedmv.ny.gov ↗Appointmentsdmv.ny.gov ↗Driver handbookdmv.ny.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)dmv.ny.gov ↗Online renewaldmv.ny.gov ↗REAL IDdmv.ny.gov ↗Permit and first licensedmv.ny.gov ↗New residentsdmv.ny.gov ↗Replace a licensedmv.ny.gov ↗Feesdmv.ny.gov ↗

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