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Compare Licensing Service Options

  • Drivers
  • Compare Licensing Service Options

COMPARE RENEWAL OPTIONS

ONLINE
Renewing with no updates
BY MAIL
Great for basic updates
IN PERSON
Upgrading to a REAL ID

Eligible Cards for Renewal

Online
  • Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
By Mail
  • Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
In Person
  • Driver's License
  • Motorcycle License
  • Combo Driver/Motorcycle License
  • ID Card
  • Permits
May renew up to 6 months before card expires

Vision Screening Requirement

Online
  • OPTION ONE: Upload a signed TC 94-202 Vision Form.

  • OPTION TWO: Complete vision screening at a Regional office and receive a one-time passcode to use to renew online.
By Mail
  • OPTION ONE: Attach a signed TC 94-202 Vision Form

  • OPTION TWO: Complete vision screening at a Regional office, request a paper renewal form to complete and submit in the office. The applicant will receive a temporary license via email.
In Person
  • OPTION ONE: Complete a vision screening at no cost at any Regional office

  • OPTION TWO: Bring a signed TC 94-202 Vision Form

REAL ID Upgrade

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Must bring required documents to upgrade.

View acceptable documents

Update Address or Name

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Available

Must include documents showing legal change.*Do not send originals

View acceptable documents

In Person

Available

Bring documents showing legal change.

View acceptable documents

Commercial Driver’s License Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Non-U.S. Citizen Credential Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Credential Expired 1+ Year (Under 5)

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Available

In Person

Available

Credential Expired 5+ Years

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Not Available

Must start over with a permit application and testing.

Under 21 Credential Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Not Available

In Person

Available

Driving or Motorcycle Permit Renewal

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Available

In Person

Available

Accepted Payment Methods

Online

Card only

By Mail

Card, Cash, or Check

In Person

Card, Cash, or Check

💳 A 1.5% fee applies to debit cards and a 2.75% fee applies to credit cards. No refunds.

Expected Arrival by Mail

🕒 Credentials arrive by mail within 10–15 business days.
Online

No temporary document is issued.

By Mail

Temporary document sent by email.

In Person

Temporary document printed at the office or emailed.

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Renew Online
Download Mail-In Form
Schedule Office Appointment
Drivers

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