New York State
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
Appearance Enhancement
P.O. BOX 22049
Albany, NY 12201-2049
Customer Service: (518) 474-4429
www.dos.ny.gov
Appearance Enhancement Temporary License Renewal Application
For a faster and easier process, the Division of
Licensing Services encourages applicants to apply
online. Using online services provides a quicker
turnaround time on your application and updates and
it allows you to view and access your license records
throughout the license process.
Visit our website at: www.dos.ny.gov
Read the instructions carefully before completing the
application. Incomplete applications will be returned,
delaying licensure. Any omission, inaccuracy or failure
to make full disclosure in an application or supporting
documentation may be deemed sufficient reason to
deny a license, or, if a license is issued could result in
the suspension or revocation of a license.
Who may apply for an Appearance Enhancement
Temporary License Renewal?
A six month temporary license renewal is available to pending
license candidates upon passing the applicable NYS written or
practical examination and approval of education.
What is the fee and term of licensure?
The application fee is $10. The term for a temporary license
renewal is six months. No further temporary license renewals will
be granted.
What forms of payment do you accept?
You may pay by check or money order made payable to the
Department of State or by American Express, MasterCard or Visa,
using a credit card authorization form. Do not send cash.
Application fees are nonrefundable. A $20 fee will be charged
for any check returned by your bank.
Child Support Statement
A Child Support Statement is mandatory in New York State
(General Obligations Law) regardless of whether or not you have
children or any support obligation. Any person who is four
months or more in arrears in child support may be subject to
having his or her business, professional and driver’s licenses
suspended. The intentional submission of a false written
statement for the purpose of frustrating or defeating the lawful
enforcement of support obligations is punishable under §175.35 of
the Penal Law. It is a class E felony to offer a false instrument for
filing with a state or local government with the intent to defraud.
Information on Online Services:
For a faster and easier process, the Division of
Licensing Services encourages applicants to apply
online. Using online services provides a quicker
turnaround time on your application and updates
and it allows you to view and access your license
records throughout the license process.
For more complete instructions and other online information see
the FAQ’s at http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/lc-faq.html
What transactions and information are available
online?
• Complete an initial application
• Check the status of an application
• Renew your license
• Schedule an examination and view the results
• Check the status of a license
• Amend license information
• Request a duplicate license
How do I register for an account within the NYS
License Center (NYSLC)?
In order to register for an account within the NYS License Center
(NYSLC), you must first register with My NY.gov.
If you are not currently registered with My NY.gov, go to the My
NY.gov registration site at https://aca/licensecenter.ny.gov/aca/
and click on the ‘I need a NY.gov ID’ link and follow the
registration for My NY.gov. Once you are registered with My
NY.gov, select the NYS License Center option from the options
available to you on My NY.gov. In the NYS License Center, click
on the ‘Account Management’ link in the top right hand corner.
Complete the required fields and this data will pre-populate on all
new applications created using your account. Once you have
completed and saved this data, click on the ‘Home’ tab to proceed.
What if I already have a My NY.gov Account?
If you are already registered with My NY.gov, go to My NY.gov
and sign in, then select the NYS License Center option from the
options available to you on My NY.gov. This will create your
NYS License Center Account. In the NYS License Center, click
on the ‘Account Management’ link in the top right hand corner.
Complete the required fields and this data will pre-populate on all
new application created using your account. Once you have
completed and saved this data, click on the ‘Home’ tab to proceed.
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