What happens if I had a lapse of insurance coverage during active duty?
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 You are required to maintain continuous coverage or surrender your plates before deployed
Were you able to do it?
yes
DMV has a procedure in place to exempt you from administrative actions upon your return . You must provide a notarized statement that the vehicle was not used during the time in question , a copy of your military ID , proof of current insurance or surrender of plates , and signed and dated copies of deployment and return papers , or DD-214 if separated from service .
If I have more questions
please contact the DMV Call Center
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What do I need to know about active military personnel?
Active military personnel must show proof of date of entry into military service
a discharged military man who must show
 A discharged serviceman must show a Certificate of Discharge , DD-214 . You must have been discharged within the past 30 months
can the license be renewed?
If the NY State license was valid at any time during your military service , your license can be renewed
