Can you get your license renewed online

Q: What do I need to renew my license in Illinois?

What Youll Need to Renew your Illinois Driver License.

Your home address is on your license. Make sure it's updated. If needed, change your address before you renew.

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When can I renew?
If your license expired over:
For military personnel
What if I haven't received my driver license yet?
Are you a twin or triplet?
I received a renewal notice or other correspondence for someone who's deceased, what should I do?
Is there a grace period for renewing a driver's license in Ohio?
What do I need to renew my license in Illinois?
What do I need to renew my driver license in California?
How much does it cost to renew your license in NSW?

When can I renew?

You can renew up to:

1 year before your license expires. It usually expires on your birthday.
or
60 days after it's expired. We won’t charge a late fee, but you could get a ticket or fine from law enforcement.

If your license expired over:

For military personnel

You don't need to renew during the term of your military service if you're:

A member of the armed forces or National Guard on active duty.
A reservist called to duty for 180 days or more.
The spouse or dependent of an active member of the military.

Your license remains valid as long as you're on active duty. For more information, see Military personnel.

Fees

A standard license costs $9 per year to renew. You may renew for 6 ($54) or 8 years ($72). Calculate your fees based on:

Your endorsements.
Whether you’re upgrading to an enhanced card.
Whether you’re renewing late.
Whether you choose the 6- or 8-year renewal option.

What if I haven't received my driver license yet?

If you don't get it after 30 days, call us at 360.902.3900 (TTY: call 711).

Are you a twin or triplet?

When you get your driver license or ID card, we may ask if you’re a twin or triplet. Answering this question is voluntary.

We share this information with the Washington State Twin Registry. The Registry will contact you and ask if you’d like to join the Twin Registry. Learn more about the program on the Washington State Twin Registry website.

I received a renewal notice or other correspondence for someone who's deceased, what should I do?

You can ignore the notice or send us a copy of the death certificate by:

Fax: 360.570.7034
Mail:
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507

The death certificate is issued by the county medical examiner or coroner. After it's issued, the Department of Health notifies us - this can take several months. As soon as we receive the notice, we'll update their record. This should stop all future correspondence.

You don't have to return the person's license or ID card. You can keep it as a memento if you wish or discard it.

Not all driver’s license renewals can be completed at DMV express offices. The below renewals must be completed at a DMV hub office by appointment only.

Commercial driver’s licenses (CDL)
Public passenger endorsements
Drive-only licenses

Find more information on the services offered at each express location here.

Make an appointment at a AAA Office
Make an appointment at a Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union

Quick Links

Motorcycle learner’s permit renewal
Commercial driver’s license renewal

Estimated time to renew license online: 7 minutes

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Other ways to renew

Renew online

Who’s eligible
How to renew your license online
Fees
Receipt

Who’s eligible

You can renew your driver’s license online on your license expiration date or as early as 180 days (six months) before your driver’s license expires.

You cannot renew online if any of the following are true for you:

You didn’t get a new photo taken the last time you renewed your driver’s license.
You’re applying for a REAL ID license for the first time. To get a REAL ID, please make an in-person appointment.
You are active-duty U.S. military or were honorably discharged in the last 60 days and wish to do a no fee renewal. Learn more about how military personnel can renew their driver’s license.
You’re not a U.S. citizen. Please make an appointment to renew in person.
You have a commercial driver’s license. Learn how to renew a commercial driver’s license.
Your license is suspended. Learn more about how to resolve a suspension.
You have a drive-only license. Learn how to renew a drive-only license.
Your license is expired two or more years. Please follow the procedure for getting a new driver’s license.
You have an S, V, A, or F endorsement. Please make an appointment to renew in person.
You do not have a first name or need to update your name. Please make an appointment to renew in person.

If you can’t renew online, please renew in person or renew by mail instead.

Note: If you want to change your address, it can be done online at least one week prior to renewal.

Change your address online

How to renew your license online

Step 1: Gather what you need:

Your first and last name exactly as it appears on your current driver's license
Your date of birth
Your street address
Your driver’s license number
Your Social Security Number
A credit or debit card

Step 2: Renew online

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Step 3: Get your license in the mail

Your license will arrive through the mail within 20 business days. You can keep your expiring license if there are no changes other than address. For more information, contact Central Issuance.

Track the delivery of your new card to see when it will arrive.

Fees

The fee for your license renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the eight-year license. Your renewal notice will indicate the length on your expiration.

Renewal fees:

Six-year driver’s license renewal: $72
Eight-year driver’s license renewal: $96

Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law

Age 65 and older:

If you’re 65 or older, you can request a two-year driver’s license renewal. You must be at least 65 years of age on the day you request the two-year photo license renewal. Your current license serves as proof of your date of birth. The renewal fee is $24.

Other fees:

Additional fee for expired driver’s license renewal: $25

NOTE: A $25 late fee will be charged for the renewal of an expired driver's license.

Receipt

Need to access a receipt for a previously completed online transaction? Receipts can be requested online for transactions processed after May 24, 2021.

Renew in person

Who’s eligible
How to renew your license in person
Fees
Public passenger endorsement renewals

Who’s eligible

You can renew your driver’s license in person, by appointment only, on your license expiration date, or as early as 180 days (six months) before your driver’s license expires.

You can’t renew online if any of the following are true for you:

Your driver’s license is expired two or more years. Please follow the procedure for getting a new driver’s license.
Your license is suspended. See how to resolve a license suspension.

Note: If you want to change your address, it can be done online at least one week prior to renewal or if you are renewing in person.

Change address online

How to renew your license in person

Step 1: Gather what you’ll need

Your current driver’s license
If you don’t have your current license, you must present one form of acceptable identification from the list of acceptable forms of identification. If DMV does not have your image on file, you will be required to present two acceptable forms of identification.
Payment for fee. Please see acceptable forms of payment.

Step 2: Gather additional documents (if applicable)

If you are applying for a REAL ID verified license (verified by a gold star on your license or ID card), additional accepted forms of identification are required. If you already have a REAL ID, you don’t need to reapply.
If your name has changed since your ID card was issued, bring documentation to verify your name change to your appointment, such as an original or certified copy of a:
- Marriage license
- Civil union certificate
- Divorce decree
- Probate court name change document
If you are active-duty in the U.S. military, you’re eligible for a no-fee renewal. Bring these documents to your appointment:
- Completed application for a military fee waiver (Form B-88)
- Active military ID
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military in the last 60 days and want to complete a no-fee renewal, bring these documents to your appointment:
- Completed application for a military fee waiver (Form B-88)
- An original copy of your DD-214 form, also known as a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Step 3: Make an appointment

Appointments for license renewal can be made at a DMV office, select AAA locations, and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union offices (Milford | North Haven | Norwalk).

NOTE: AAA locations and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union may charge a convenience fee up to $8 per DMV transaction.

Step 4: Get your license in the mail

Your license will arrive through the mail within 20 business days. You can keep your expiring license if there are no changes other than address. For more on this, please see Central Issuance.

Track the delivery of your new card to see when it will arrive to see when it will arrive.

Fees

You pay the same driver’s license renewal fees in person and online. The fee for your license renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the eight-year license. Your renewal notice will indicate the length on your expiration.

Renewal fees:

Six-year driver’s license renewal: $72
Eight -year driver’s license renewal: $96

Age 65 and older:

If you are age 65 or older, you can request a two-year license renewal. You must be at least age 65 on the day you request the two-year photo license renewal. Your current license serves as proof of date of birth. The renewal fee is $24.

No fee renewal:

You may qualify for a renewal fee waiver if you are active-duty U.S. military or were honorably discharged in the last two years and were a Connecticut resident at the time you joined the service.

To qualify for a driver's license renewal fee waiver during an in-person visit to a DMV office you will need the following documents:

An application for waiver of driver’s license fee form (Form B-88. The signature of the Commissioned Officer in charge is required.)
Your active military ID

Other fees:

Additional fee for renewal of expired Driver’s License: $25
AAA locations and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union may charge a convenience fee up to $8 per DMV transaction.

NOTE: A $25 late fee will be charged for the renewal of an expired driver's license.

Public passenger endorsement renewals

Public passenger endorsements (PPE) are a special driver’s license category known as public service licenses that certify a person to drive a passenger transportation vehicle such as a school bus, taxis, airport shuttles, etc.) PPEs need to be renewed in person.

In Connecticut, there are four types of public passenger endorsements: S, V, A, or F—learn more about the different endorsements and process for getting them For PPEs, you must have a current, legible, unexpired medical certificate (dated within a year) completed by a certified medical examiner on file with the DMV prior to renewal.

Complete self-certification now

Please fax your current medical certificate card to 860-263-5568 or email your current card to [email protected]

For a printed confirmation notice of self-certification with DMV, applicants must self-certify through the DMV website and print a confirmation notice.

Additional renewal requirements for “S” endorsement holders:

"S" endorsement operators must also successfully pass all sections of the endorsement-specific road test to obtain the proper endorsements on your license. You must wait two to five business days after you pass your road test to obtain an endorsement on your license. This test must be dated within one year for renewal.

Additional renewal requirements for “V” endorsement holders:

Present a copy of your school bus/STV driver training certificate (Form R-360) (dated within one year) at your renewal appointment.

Other ways to renew

Who’s eligible to renew by mail or email
Who’s not eligible to renew by mail or email
How to renew your license by mail or email
Fees
How military personnel can renew their Connecticut drivers license

Who’s eligible to renew by mail or email

You can renew by mail in the following scenarios:

Military

If you’re active-duty U.S. military or were honorably discharged in the last 60 days, you can renew your driver’s license by mail for free. Learn more about how military personnel can renew their driver’s license by mail for free.

Medically unable to appear

If you have a major medical condition and are unable to go to a DMV office location, you can request a renewal by mail by completing an application to renew by mail (Form P-417).

If you’d like to downgrade to a non-driver ID from a license, you’ll need to complete an additional form (Form P-417) and surrender your license.

Temporarily out of state or country

If you’re currently not in Connecticut or the U.S., you can renew by mail and the license will be mailed to the out of state/country address.

Incarcerated

If you are incarcerated, you can renew your license by mail. You must provide your inmate number and the license will be sent to your facility.

Who’s not eligible to renew by mail or email

You can’t renew by mail if any of the following are true for you:

Your new driver's license or ID is only mailed to the mailing address you provide DMV. If you have mail forwarding, you will NOT receive your driver's license or ID.
Your last renewal was processed by mail or online. You need to make an appointment to a DMV branch to take a new picture.
You have a commercial driver’s license or any public passenger endorsements.
You have a drive-only license. A drive-only license must be renewed in person at a DMV office.
If you have established residency in another state, you’ll need to get a license in your state of residency and aren’t allowed to renew your Connecticut driver’s license.

How to renew your license by mail or email

To renew by mail:

Complete an application to renew by mail (Form B-350).
Provide a check or money order made payable to “DMV” for the appropriate fee. All checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable in U.S. funds.
NOTE: Please send your renewal at least 10 days prior to expiration, especially if mailing from out of country.
Mail form and payment to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Attention: Central Issuance Operations Unit

To renew by email:

Complete an application to renew by mail (Form B-350).
Send completed form(s) by email to [email protected].
To submit payment, you will receive an email from the DMV with a payment link within three business days. Check your spam or junk mail email folder if you have not received it within this timeframe.

Fees

The fee for your license renewal is computer-generated as DMV phases in the eight-year license. Your renewal notice will indicate the length on your expiration or view this chart to determine your renewal fee (for credentials expiring through 2025).

Renewal fees:

Six-year driver’s license renewal: $72
Eight-year driver’s license renewal: $96

Age 65 and older:

No fee renewal:

If you are active-duty U.S. military or were honorably discharged within the last two years, you can renew your driver’s license for free. Learn more about how military personnel can renew their driver’s license.

Other fees:

Additional fee for renewal of expired driver’s License: $25

NOTE: A $25 late fee will be charged for the renewal of an expired driver's license.

How military personnel can renew their Connecticut drivers license

If you’re active-duty U.S. military and your home of record is Connecticut, you may renew your Connecticut driver’s license for free.

What to do:

Complete a Request for a Connecticut Driver's License/Identifications Card by Mail (Form B-350)
In order to waive the renewal fee, submit an Application for Waiver of Operator's License Fee (Form B-88).
Make sure you include your Connecticut resident address and an out-of-state mailing address and mail forms to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161
Attention: Central Issuance Operations Unit

You can also email to the DMV instead at: [email protected]

Military with honorable discharge

Once you receive an honorable discharge, you have 60 days after the date of discharge to renew your Connecticut driver license.

In-person license renewals are provided by appointment only.

This policy only applies to individuals who have been honorably discharged and are able to present documentation to prove this. Military personnel with honorable discharge can also qualify for a one-time renewal fee waiver.

Renewal of a commercial driver license (CDL) or public service license by mail

A CDL or public service license renewal needs to be done in person. If you’re unable to appear in person and are requesting a renewal, a voluntary downgrade form (Form P-147) must be completed.

What to do:

Complete a renewal by mail application (Form B-350)

Option to renew online (fee waiver not available)

You can renew your Connecticut driver's license online—learn more about how to renew online.

NOTE: The fee waiver is not available for renewals performed online. If you would like to request a fee waiver, please follow the instructions at the top of this webpage.

Is there a grace period for renewing a driver's license in Ohio?

Ohio allows for a six month grace period to renew your license without penalty. If you attempt to renew after the six month period, you'll be required to obtain a temporary permit and retake the written and driving exam before being allowed to obtain another driver's license.

What do I need to renew my license in Illinois?

What You'll Need to Renew your Illinois Driver License.

Present your current driver's license to verify your identity. ... .

Complete the renewal application form available at a Facility..

Proof of vision test..

Have your picture taken..

Renewal fee based on your age:.

What do I need to renew my driver license in California?

To renew your DL in person:.

Complete a DL or ID card application or bring in the DMV renewal notice mailed to you (cross out any old information and write in the current information)..

Have your thumbprint scanned..

Pass a vision exam..

Have your photo taken..