Driver License Design

TLC will now use a unified look for all TLC drivers’ licenses (see example above). Licensees will receive their new license via mail.

Log onto TLC UP Portal for status updates on the printing and mailing of your license

If you currently hold a valid TLC Driver’s License, you can keep using your current TLC license. You will receive the new license design at your next renewal. Replacements are only available for a driver whose license is lost or stolen. TLC charges $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) to replace a license.

For Licensees with a DMV license from a state other than NYS, you must follow the below process:

1. Print the ID-5 form to take to any NYS DMV office.
2. The NYS DMV office will take your picture & issue a Client ID.  DMV staff will give you a receipt upon completing this step.
3. Upload the receipt in TLCUP. (Note: TLCUP will only allow uploads during your renewal period.)

Make an appointment here at TLC online appointment system to visit the TLC Licensing facility in Long Island City. Be sure to review the TLC credential replacement instruction sheet carefully, to confirm which pieces of identification you need to bring to the appointment.

New York State DMV license holders: during your visit to the Long Island City office, you will receive a temporary paper license that will be valid for ten (10) days. TLC will order your permanent replacement license, and it will be mailed to your address on file. Update your mailing address online now if you’ve recently moved.

DMV license holders from other states: When you schedule an appointment to replace your license, you will be required to complete the required steps (ID-5 form and NYS DMV visit) prior to your appointment. You must bring the DMV receipt with you to the TLC office. Upon completing these steps, you will receive your TLC License.

If you are in your renewal period, follow the steps as listed above (ID-5 form completion, NYS DMV visit, and receipt upload) or click here. You must also complete any other missing requirements.  

If you are not in your renewal period, you do not need to take any further steps. However, you will need to visit a New York State DMV office when your license is due for renewal.  Upon renewal, you must follow the steps listed above to receive your new TLC license via mail.

Anyone moving from one state to another must complete an affirmation form called "TLC Affirmation for DMV State Change". Licensees must complete this form each time they change their DMV license . Please follow the instructions on the form.

No. TLC will only use New York State DMV photos. If you want the photo on your NYS DMV license updated, visit a NYS DMV office.

New York State DMV license holders: check the photo on your DMV license first. If the photo is up-to-date, make an appointment at TLC’s Licensing facility to have a new license ordered for you. If your DMV photo is not up-to-date, visit a NYS DMV office to retake your photograph first. If you hold a DMV driver’s license from another state, make an appointment at TLC’s Licensing facility to have a new photograph taken for your TLC license.

Current TLC Drivers with a license from state other than New York: you must follow steps here then make an appointment at the LIC office.  For New York State DMV license holders: check the photo on your DMV license first. If the photo is up to date, make an appointment at TLC’s Licensing facility to have a new license ordered for you. If your DMV photo is not up to date, visit a NYS DMV office to retake your photograph first. If you hold a DMV driver’s license from another state, make an appointment at TLC’s Licensing facility to have a new photograph taken for your TLC license.

New applicants who hold an out-of-state DMV license: you must complete the ID-5 and DMV receipt requirement before your license is issued.