N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 492
Duplicate identification card

  • change of address

1.

Lost, mutilated or destroyed identification card. In the event of the loss, mutilation or destruction of any identification card, the holder thereof may file with the commissioner proof of the facts with respect to such loss, mutilation or destruction, together with the fee prescribed by law. If the commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a duplicate thereof, he shall issue a duplicate of the lost, mutilated or destroyed identification card.

2.

Amendment of identification card. Any person holding an identification card which contains any error other than a clerical error made by the issuing agency, with respect to the information contained thereon, shall file an application with the commissioner for an amended identification card to have such error corrected. The commissioner shall require such person to submit proof acceptable to him with respect to the facts, and upon approval of such proof and the surrender of the prior identification card, the commissioner shall issue an appropriate amended identification card.

3.

Change of address. It shall be the duty of every holder of an identification card to notify the commissioner in writing of any change of residence of such holder within ten days after such change occurs.

Source: Section 492 — Duplicate identification card; change of address, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VAT/492 (updated Jul. 8, 2022; accessed Nov. 1, 2025).

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Jul. 8, 2022

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