An Indiana driver’s license or identification card may be renewed up to two years prior to expiration for most Hoosiers. Individuals with temporary lawful status can only renew up to 30 days prior to the expiration of their current license or identification card. When renewing a Real ID compliant driver’s license or state
ID, U.S. citizens do not need to provide documents required for obtaining a Real ID each renewal year. However, non-US Citizens are required to bring additional paperwork. For more information, please review the section below titled: When you
Must Visit a BMV Branch to Renew. Your driver's license or identification card expires at midnight on your birthday. If your birthday falls on a day all BMV branches are closed in your county, your driver's license or identification card will
expire at midnight on the next business day. An administrative penalty of $6.00 will be charged if your driver’s license is renewed after its expiration date. There is no administrative penalty to renew an expired identification card. Other validity periods for licenses are as follows: Your Indiana motorcycle endorsement is valid for the same period as your driver’s license. You may renew your driver’s license with your endorsement at any Indiana BMV branch or online up to two years before the driver’s license expires. A probationary driver's license expires at midnight 30 days after your 21st birthday. Driver's licenses or identification cards issued to foreign nationals with temporary status expires on the end date of their lawful stay in the United States. For information on renewing or replacing a Commercial Drivers License, visit the Commercial Driver's License section. Easily Renew Online or at a KioskMake sure to review the below criteria to confirm you are eligible to renew your driver’s license or identification card online or at a BMV Connect kiosk. Regardless of whether you are doing a renewal or replacement, you will must provide your full name, date of birth, residential address, and Social Security number when you login to myBMV. If you are using a BMV Connect kiosk, you must provide your driver’s license or ID number, legal zip code, and last 4 digits of your Social Security number. You can renew the following credentials online ONLY if you meet the conditions listed below each:
When You Must Visit a BMV Branch to RenewMany Hoosiers are eligible to renew online every other renewal, which means that you only need to visit the BMV branch once every 10-12 years for a license or identification card renewal. However, the below circumstances require you to visit a branch location in order to renew a credential:
If you must visit a BMV branch to renew, view this list of BMV branch locations. Renewing a License If You Are Away From IndianaIf your Indiana driver's license is expired, lost or stolen while you are out of the state, you may renew or replace your driver's license online if you meet the requirements listed above, or you may request a 30-day interim from the date your driver's license expires. To obtain a 30-day interim of your driver's license or a 30-day interim credential you will need to download and complete a Request for Interim License, State Form 54580. After you have completed the form in its entirety, mail it to the address listed on the form. You may be able to print a paper interim license from your myBMV account if you recently renewed or replaced your driver’s license in a BMV branch or online at myBMV.com. If you are temporarily living outside Indiana because you are serving in the military, your license remains valid for 90 days following your discharge from service. If your license expires while outside of Indiana and you are not eligible for online renewal you may print a Military Interim Letter. While operating a motor vehicle, you should hold in your possession your most current driver's license along with this letter and proof of your service in the Armed Forces. To obtain a renewed license after you have been discharged, you need to visit a branch and show proof of discharge. Still Have Questions?Send us an email about renewing a credential. Email Us What do I need to renew my California REAL ID?Visit a DMV office, where you will:. Verify your identity with an acceptable identity document. ... . Present acceptable residency documents (if you've never had a California DL/ID card).. Pay the nonrefundable application fee. ... . Have your thumbprint scanned.. Pass a vision exam.. Have your photo taken.. Take the knowledge test(s).. What do you need to renew a REAL ID in Minnesota?You'll need:. One document proving your identity, date of birth, and legal presence in the U.S.. One document proving your social security number.. Two different documents proving your current residency in Minnesota.. What do I need to get a REAL ID in Kentucky?To apply for a new REAL ID , applicants should bring in: One (1) valid proof of identity. One (1) valid proof of Social Security number. Two (2) valid proofs of residency.
Can I get a PA REAL ID when I renew my driver's license?It is optional and voluntary to change your current license to a REAL ID. However, if you choose to get a REAL ID when they are available, your REAL ID expiration date will reflect any remaining time on your current license, plus four years - you will not "lose" any time that you've already paid for.
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