Lost my license

[alec_richards]

I recently misplaced my NYS drivers license and need to order a new one. If I order a replacement one through the DMV's website will they give me the information I need to enter in order to e-file my taxes like the ID number, Expiration date, and issued date? From what I researched online I think NYS requires a drivers license number to e-file and I don't want to file without it and have it delayed. Thanks for any help!

[Anonymous]

call the DMV and find out if they'll give you the info over the phone. 

[JulieS]

To e-file your NY tax return, you will need the driver's license number, date of issue and date of expiration. 

I am not sure if you can get that information through the DMV website.

[alec_richards]

I doubt they would give it to me because what would stop someone else from calling up and pretending to be me to get that information? 

[alec_richards]

Do you know what would happen if I just mark that I don't have that information when I go to submit my return? Will it still go through but just take longer? Will Turbo Tax even let me file without entering that info? From what I have read I think NYS requires that you enter that info in order to file, and I am sure that they could cross reference my tax info with the DMV to show that I actually do have a license, compared to someone who maybe doesn't have a license or State ID for some weird reason.

[JulieS]

As of 2017, you must provide your driver's license or other state ID information to e-file. This isn't a Turbo Tax rule, it is required by New York state.

If you check the box to say you don't have it, Turbo Tax won't let you e-file. 

The only exception is, if this is a joint return and your spouse provides their ID, the e-file will go through that way.