You normally can renew a New York State Driver license or Non-Driver ID (NDID) only within 12 months or less of before the expiration date. However, you can apply for an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) or Enhanced Non-Driver ID (ENDID) renewal earlier than normal if you current driver license or NDID.
Find answers to questions about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and New York State (NYS) Enhanced photo driver licenses (EDLs) and Enhanced non-driver photo ID cards (ENDIDs). New York State issues EDLs (this includes Enhanced photo learner permits and ENDIDs) that comply with WHTI to applicants who can prove U.S. citizenship and NYS residency.