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See if you’re eligible to renew your license or ID without visiting an office. Or, see if you can visit an office and skip the line! Our quick quiz helps you find the fastest renewal option.

✅ Find out if you qualify to renew online or by mail
✅ Save time and avoid unnecessary lines or appointments
✅ Get clear next steps based on your answers

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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

REPLACE A CREDENTIAL

Online

Not Available

By Mail

Available

In Person

Available

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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