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Renew a Commuter Van Drivers License
Drivers License Renewals can only be made online.
- You can renew up to 90 days before your license expires
- If you do not complete all renewal requirements by your license expiration date your license will expire.
You can renew an expired license by completing all renewal requirements within 180 days after your license expired. Licenses will remain expired until all renewal requirements are submitted and TLC processes and approves the late renewal application. After renewal you will be sent a notification that you owe a $25.00 late fee.
Continue reading for renewal requirements and details.
Documents Needed
- Certificate of completion of a NYS DMV certified Defensive Driving Course. The course cannot be older than three (3) years prior to your license expiration date. Your certification must indicate the type of course, date course was taken, hours of instruction, name (license #) of instructor, and must include an official ink stamp or seal from the instruction site. You may find all NYS DMV certified DDC classes on the DMV website.
- Watch Sex Trafficking Awareness Training Video (10 minutes)
- DMV abstract - Only if you do not have a NYS DMV driver license. You need an original out of state driver record abstract that is dated no more than 90 days before your license expiration date to the addresses above. Contact your state's DMV to obtain your Driver’s abstract.
How to Apply for a Renewal
- Pay any outstanding parking, traffic, or TLC tickets.
- Pay all parking tickets – Visit NYC Parking or Camera Tickets - Parking Ticket Guide - nyc.gov
- Pay all traffic tickets - Visit Traffic Tickets in New York State | NY DMV
- Take a NYS DMV certified Defensive Driving Course, if needed. Visit Reduce points and insurance rate - The Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP)for more information.
- Confirm Address, Telephone and Email on LARS.
- Pay your renewal fee online using LARS.
- Submit any required documents online on TLC UP.
TLC does not accept in-person renewal applications, payments, or document submissions.
You can check the status of your renewal online at TLC UP.
TLC does not accept in-person renewal applications, payments, or document submissions.
You can check the status of your renewal online at TLC UP.
Costs
- $252 - License Renew fee
All TLC Fees are non-refundable - no exceptions!