Last Updated 29th of January, 2010

How do I renew my license?

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Check your state in the grid below.

Most states will send a drivers license renewal notice when it’s time for a driver to renew, and this notice usually lists the various ways in which the driver is eligible to renew the license.

Nearly every state offers drivers license renewal in person at a local drivers license agency, and several states allow drivers to renew licenses online or through the mail. A small handful offers drivers license renewal over the telephone.

Note that if you’re currently out of state for military purposes or other reasons and you need to renew your license but your state doesn’t offer drivers license renewal by mail or telephone, you’ll need to contact your drivers license agency for instructions.

Online In Person By Mail By Phone
Alabama
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Alaska
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You may apply for an extension of you’re out of state.
Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Mail is only an option for drivers who are out of state and in certain situations.
Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Generally, renewal by mail is only available to military personnel.
Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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If you are out of state, call the DMV at (402) 471-3918 for information.
Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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Only drivers in certain situations can renew by mail. Contact the DMV at (919) 715-7000 for details.
North Dakota
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Only drivers in certain situations can renew by mail. Contact the DOT at (701) 328-2600 for details.
Ohio
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Only drivers in certain situations can renew by mail. Contact the BMV at (614) 752-7600 for details.
Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Only drivers in certain situations can renew by mail. Contact the DMV at (503) 945-5400 for details.
Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Generally, renewal by mail is only available to military personnel.
Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Generally, renewal by mail is only available to military personnel. If you’re out of state for another reason, please call the DMV office in Charleston at (800) 642-9066 for details.
Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Washington DC
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