Does DMV automatically send you a new driver's license when you turn 18 in NY state?

Question

I lost my driver's license yesterday. I can't decide whether to get a new one or not because when my friend turned 18, she got a new updated license in the mail a few weeks later. I am leaving for college in two weeks and really want to have a license with me before I leave. Should I just go and get a new one or wait and hope that they will send me one soon?

Answer 1

i serz doubt it casue u do noe u need to first apply and do tests before u get ur licence yes i live in aus but its like 16 to take the l's test then gota have l's for 1 yr b4 u can do ur p's test i mean no i just gives out licences when u turn 18

Answer 2

Those 2 other answers don't know what they're talking about. Don't listen to them. I'm from NY.

If you originally had a class DJ license, you'll get a new class D license in the mail 2 weeks after you turn 18. If you lost your class D license, you need to go to dmv and get yourself a replacement license. I don't think you'll need to retake any tests. Just bring your social, passport and birth certificate.