Fillable Form NY Drivers License Replacement (2021)

What is the New York Driver’s License Replacement form?

Form MV-44 or the New York Driver's License Replacement form is a New York Motor Vehicles (DMV) document exclusive to the residents of New York.

The New York Driver's License Replacement form is used to apply for a replacement of a learner’s permit, driver’s license, or non-driver ID. You may obtain a copy of the New York Driver's License Replacement form from the New York DMV website that you can fill out manually. For your convenience, you can fill it out electronically using our online editor.

Take note that you can only replace your driver's license or permit if any of the following conditions apply to you:

• Your driver's license or permit was lost, stolen, or destroyed
• You updated your address
• You are turning 21 soon

How to fill out the New York Driver's License Replacement form?

Answer the New York Driver’s License Replacement form accurately to avoid any problems.

Applying For
Mark the applicable box to determine what you are applying for. You can select “License,” “Permit,” or “ID card.”

Purpose For Application
Mark the applicable box to determine the purpose of your application. You can select “New,” “Renew,” “Update Info,” “Change Type,” “Replacement,” “Conditional,” “Restricted,” or “Transfer to New York”

Identification Information
Mark “Yes” if you have ever had a New York driver's license, learner permit, or non-driver ID cards.” Then, enter its number. Otherwise, mark “No.”

Name
Provide your full legal name.

Existing Driver License
Mark “Yes” if you have ever had a driver's license that is valid or that expired within the last two years, issued by another US State, the District of Columbia, or a Canadian Province. Then, enter the place it was issued, its expiration date, type of license, and out-of-state license ID number. Otherwise, mark “No.”

Date of Birth
Enter your date of birth in the following format: Month, Day, Year.

Gender
Mark “Male” if you’re male. Check “Female” if you’re female.

Height
Enter your height in feet and inches.

Eye Color
Enter your natural eye color.

Telephone Number
Enter your telephone number, including its area code.

Name Change
Mark “Yes” if your name has changed. Then, enter your former name as it appears on your present license or non-driver ID card. Otherwise, mark “No.”

Other Change
Enter the change and the reason for the change.

Social Security Number (SSN)
Enter your Social Security Number. Otherwise, mark the appropriate box if you have never been issued a Social Security Number.

Address Where You Get Your Mail
Enter the address where you receive your mail. Include the street number, street name, apartment number, city or town, state, zip code, and country.

Address Where You Live
If your residential address is different than your mailing address, provide your residential address. Include the street number, street name, apartment number, city or town, state, zip code, and country.

Has Your Mailing Address Changed?
Mark “Yes” if your mailing address has changed. Otherwise, mark “No.”

Has the Address Where You Live Changed?
Mark “Yes” if your mailing address has changed. Otherwise, mark “No.”

If you answered “Yes” to either of the questions above, then addresses on all vehicle registrations tied to your ID number will also be updated with the address you provided, unless you check the appropriate box.

If you are registered to vote, your registration record will be updated when you complete and submit this form. Mark the appropriate box if you do not want your new address on your voter registration record. If you do not check the box, your new address will be sent to the Board of Elections of your county of residence.

Veteran Status
If you are a veteran and you would like to have “Veteran” printed on the front of your photo document, check the appropriate box. Present proof of your honorable discharge from military service.

New York State Organ and Tissue Donation
If you would like to be added to the New York State Donate Life Registry as an organ donor, mark “Yes” and sign and date on the space provided. Otherwise, check “Skip This Question.”

If you would like to donate $1 to the Life...Pass It On Trust Fund for organ and tissue donation research and outreach, mark the appropriate box.

Donor Consent Signature and Date
Provide your signature and enter the date you signed the section.

Voter Registration Questions
If you are not registered to vote where you live now and would like to apply to register, mark “YES” and if you’re not submitting this form to a DMV office, complete the voter registration application section. Mark “NO” if you decline to register or if you are already registered.

If you do not check any of the two boxes, the DMV will consider that you have decided not to register to vote.

Registrations with the US Selective Service System (SSS)
If you wish to not register for the SSS and not get its benefits, mark “NO.”

General Questions
1. If your driver license, learner permit, or privilege to drive a motor vehicle been suspended, revoked, or canceled or has your license application been denied in this state or elsewhere, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.” If you answered “Yes” to the preceding question answer the following question:

a. Has your license, permit, or privilege been restored, or has your application been approved? If yes, mark “Yes” and if no, mark “No.”

2. If you have received treatment, currently receive treatment, or take any medication for any condition that causes unconsciousness or unawareness, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”
3. If you need a hearing aid and/or a full view mirror to drive a motor vehicle, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”
4. If you have lost the use of a leg, arm, hand, or eye, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”

a. If you need to renew your driver license, marked “Yes” on the previous question, and the injury occurred since your last driver license, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”
b. If you marked “No” on the previous question and your condition has gotten worse since your last driver license, mark “Yes.” Otherwise, mark “No.”

Parent/Guardian Consent
Mark the appropriate box regarding whether the form is for a junior license or a non-driver ID card.

If you are applying for either, provide the signature and relationship to the applicant of a parent or guardian as well as the date of signing the space provided.

Teen Electronic Event Notification Service (TEENS)
If you would like to enroll in the TEENS program, provide the ID number on a New Tork State driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card of the consenting parent or guardian that was provided above.

Commercial Driver License Applicants Only
1. If in the past 10 years a driver license was issued to you from another state in the US or the District of Columbia, mark “Yes” and provide the name of each state. Otherwise, mark “No.”
2. Mark the appropriate box you wish to certify to DMV the commercial motor vehicle that you operate or expect to operate:

a. Non-excepted Interstate (NI)
b. Non-excepted Intrastate (NA)
c. Excepted Interstate (EI)
d. Excepted Intrastate (EA)

Certification
After ensuring that you have accomplished this form completely and accurately, provide your full name in print, sign, and date this form.

Where to submit the New York Driver's License Replacement form?

By mail

Submit the form together with a photocopy of your acceptable proof of identity and payment of $17.50 to:

NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
207 Genesee Street, Suite 6
Utica, NY 13501-2874

If you are paying via check or money order, make it payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

Online

You can visit the official website of the New York State DMV to submit the form.