How to renew your Texas Driver License, Motorcycle License or Identification Card

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Skip the Trip to the DMV with 34 Online Services! Renew your driver license, change your address and more online! What DMV Services can I Complete Online? Driver License Renewal Vehicle Registration Renewal; Address Change For Driver License; Address Change for Vehicle Registration. Drivers can renew their Texas drivers license by mail, in person, online or by phone. The process to renew a drivers license in Texas by mail is as follows: Send a check or money order, the check or money order must be written out to TXDPS. Proof of Social Security number. Photocopy of insurance card. Texas DMV Office Locations. Texas Denton County DMV Office Locations. Texas Denton County DMV Office Locations. Driver's License. Collin County Registration & Titling - Frisco Office. State: Texas. County: Denton. Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034. Internet Frisco Texas license renewal over the Internet will usually require an access code that is provided on a letter or on a postcard mailed by the Secretary of State or the DMV. A few states may only require a resident to enter their license number into a field on a web form.

Most driver licenses and identification cards can be renewed up to two years before and after the expiration date. You have several convenient options to renew your Texas driver license or identification card during this time, including:

• Online
• By Telephone
• By Mail, or
• In-person at your local driver license office.

The following categories have additional renewal requirements. Select below for more information:

Renewing Expired License

Driver licenses or ID cards that have been expired for more than two years cannot be renewed. If your driver license or ID card has been expired for more than two years, you:

1. Must apply in person as a new applicant at a driver license office, and
2. Meet all of the requirements for a new ID card or driver license (including taking the knowledge and driving tests).
3. Verify your eligibility to apply for a driver license by visiting our License Eligibility page.

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If you are 79 years of age or older and hold a driver license or ID card, you must renew in person at a driver license office. Visit the Drivers Age 79 or Older page for additional information.

If you are under 18 years of age, you must renew in person at a driver license office and bring one of the following:

1. Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form, (VOE requires a signature. A stamped or computer generated signature of the school official is acceptable), or
2. High School Diploma, or
3. Graduated Equivalency Diploma (GED)
4. During the summer when school is not in session, the most recent report card may be accepted. (The report card must include the attendance record.)

If you are upgrading a learner license to a provisional license, you must submit a certification of completion of driver education.

For more information about these requirements, visit the teen drivers web page.

Limited Term Renewal
If you need to renew a limited term driver license or ID card, visit the Temporary Visitor web page.

Out-of-State Renewal
If you do not currently live in Texas but your true, permanent home (domicile) is in Texas, visit the out-of-state renewal web page.

Online or Telephone Renewal

The most convenient way to renew your Texas driver license, motorcycle license, or identification card is online or by telephone. You must meet the following requirements:

Texas driver license

1. You renewed your driver license in person at a driver license office last time.
2. You have a Class C, M, or CM driver license. You cannot renew a Class A, Class B or commercial driver license online.
3. Your driver license either expires in less than two years, or has been expired for less than two years.
4. You are at least 18 years of age and your driver license is not a provisional or learner license.
5. You are younger than 79 years of age.
6. Your vision and your physical and mental conditions have not changed in a way that affects your ability to drive safely since your last renewal.
7. Your license is valid (not suspended or revoked), and you do not have any warrants or unpaid tickets. To verify your eligibility, visit our License Eligibility page.
8. Your Social Security Number is already on file.
9. You are a U.S. citizen.
10. You have in your possession your most recently issued driver license, the audit number from the card, or answer security questions to verify your identity.

Texas Identification Card

1. You renewed your ID card in person at a driver license office last time.
2. Your ID card either expires in less than two years, or has been expired for less than two years.
3. You are 18 years of age or older.
4. Your Social Security Number is already on file.
5. You are a U.S. citizen.
6. You have in your possession your most recently issued driver license, the audit number from the card, or answer security questions to verify your identity.

If you meet the requirements for the card you are trying to renew, you must have the following to complete the renewal process:

1. Your current driver license or identification card (the one you are renewing);
2. A printer to print your temporary driver license and payment receipt if you renew online. A temporary receipt will not be emailed to you. No receipt will be issued when renewing by phone;
3. A valid credit card: MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express only; and
4. The last four digits of your Social Security Number.

Begin the online renewal process, or call 1-866-DL RENEW (1-866-357-3639) to renew by telephone.

Mail-in Renewal

If you received an invitation to renew by mail you can also choose to renew online or by phone, see the section 'Online or Telephone Renewals' above. To renew by mail, please follow all of the instructions on the form.

In-Person at your local driver license office

If you are not eligible to renew online, by phone, or by mail, you will need to visit your local driver license office for assistance. You may download this checklist to assist you in determining which documents you may have that will meet these requirements, and visit our License Eligibility page to verify your driver license status. Once you have collected the required documents, you will need to do the following:

1. Complete the renewal application before arriving at your local office. (This form is also available at all driver license offices.)
2. Visit your local driver license office. You may be able to get in-line before arriving. Locate the office nearest you.
3. Provide the following documentation to the customer service representative:
   1. Application for the renewal of a driver license
   2. U.S. Citizenship (if you have never presented evidence of U.S. Citizenship) or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence
   3. Identity (Only one primary, secondary, or supporting document is required), and
   4. Social Security Number*
4. Pass the vision exam.
5. Provide your thumbprints.
6. Have your picture taken.
7. Pay the application fee.

*You will also be asked to confirm personal information, such as date-of-birth or Social Security Number. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, you must provide documents to verify your Social Security Number. (Documents verifying a Social Security Number are required for both a driver license and an ID.)

To enhance security, reduce the risk of identity theft or fraud, and protect the integrity of the issuance process, you will be required to verify your social security number (SSN), identity, and citizenship before we can renew your Texas DL or ID.

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For information on the Address Confidentiality Program, visit the Address Confidentiality Program page.

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Renewing Your Driver's License in Texas

Before your Texas driver's license expires, you need to renew it with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to continue driving legally. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to renew online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

• If you need to renew your commercial driver's license, please see our Renewing Your CDL in Texas page.
• If you need to renew your Texas non-driver identification card, please see our Identification Cards in Texas page.

Texas REAL ID Driver's Licenses

The Texas DPS has begun issuing federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses, which allow you to use your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings. You can choose to receive EITHER a REAL ID or a non-compliant license upon your renewal—details are outlined below.

When to Renew Your TX Driver's License

Your Texas driver's license expires on your birthday. The number of years it is valid for dependson your age.

• Under 18 years old: Valid until you turn 18 years old.
• 18 to 84 years old: Valid for 6 years.
• 85 years old and older: Valid for 2 years.
• Temporary driver's license: Valid for the duration of your legal stay or 1 year if your legal stay is “duration of status.'

Looking for a mailing status update?

If you've already renewed your license and you want to know where it may be, you'll need to contact the DPS for an update—unfortunately, DMV.ORG cannot provide this information for you.

Jump over to our Status Check page and choose your preferred method of contact to get in touch with the proper officials.

If your Texas driver's license is currently valid, you can renew between:

• 2 years before the expiration date.
  AND
• 2 years after the expiration date.

Renewal fees vary depending on your age and the type of driver's license you have. Please see Renewal Fees in TX below.

There are different requirements if your driver's license is:

• Expired.
• Suspended.
  OR
  
• Lost, stolen, or damaged.

See below for details on how to renew for each of these scenarios.

Expired Driver's License

You cannot renew your TX driver license if it has been expired for more than 2 years.

You'll need to visit your local Texas DPS officein person and:

• Apply for a new TX driver's license.
• Pass a written knowledge test.
• Pass a driving test.

For more information, please see our page on Applying for a New License in Texas.

If your TX driver's license expired less than 2 years ago, it can still be renewed.

Suspended Driver's License

You cannot renew a suspended Texas driver license. You must reinstate it instead. For more information, please see our Suspended License in Texas page.

Is Your License in Good Standing?

Unsure whether your license is still suspended? Pull a copy of your TX driving record to find out, so you can get back on the road.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver's License

If your TX driver's license is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement. Head over to our Replacing a Lost License in Texas page for help.

You can still renew a lost or stolen card as long as you know both your Texas driver's license number and audit number.

You will receive a temporary driver's license valid for 45 days to use until you receive your new card in the mail in 3 weeks. If you haven't received your renewed license, you can check the status of your order by contacting the TX DPS.

Renewal Options & Instructions

Once you've determined when you can renew your Texas driver's license, you have a few options to renew, depending on your eligibility and circumstances. Renewals can be made either:

• Online.
• By phone.
• By mail.
• In person.

Upgrading to a REAL ID License?

If you currently have a non-compliant license and want a REAL ID upon renewal, you MUST renew in person.

The Texas DPS will send you a renewal notice to renew online, by mail, or by phone if you meet these criteria. Note that you MUST renew in person if:

• You're upgrading from a standard license to a REAL ID driver's license.
• Your last renewal was NOT in person.
• You have NOT verified your U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. presence with the TX DPS.
  • For more information, please see the complete list of accepted U.S. citizenship and legal presence documents.
• You're 79 years old or older.
• You are a minor or hold a provisional driver's license.

Choose your option below for details.

NOTE: If you are out of state when you need to renew, please see the Military & Out-of-State Renewals section below.

Renew Online

To be eligible to renew your Texas driver license online, you must:

• Have a Class C or CM driver's license.
• Have completed your last renewal in person.
• Have a valid TX driver's license (including one that expired less than 2 years ago).
• Be a U.S. citizen between 18 years old and 79 years old.
• Not have any new medical conditions that affect your driving ability.
• Have your Social Security number (SSN) on file with the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Not have BOTH a driver’s license and state ID. If you do, you must turn in one or the other at a Driver License Office before you can renew online.

IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID via online renewal. You must renew in person.

To renew your TX driver's license online, visit the Driver License Renewal and Change of Address portal and provide your:

• TX driver's license number.
• Date of birth.
• Audit number (found on your card).
• Last 4 digits of your SSN.
• Payment for the applicable fee. (See Renewal Fees in TX below.)

You will need a printer to print your temporary license. You will not receive an e-mail copy. If you cannot print a copy of your temporary license, you must renew by phone or in person.

Renew by Phone

To be eligible to renew your TX driver's license by phone, you must meet the same eligibility requirements for online renewal (see the Online Renewal section for details).

IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID via online renewal. You must renew in person.

To renew by phone, call (866) 357-3639 and provide your:

• Driver's license number.
• Audit number.
• Date of birth.
• Last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
• Payment for your renewal fee. (See Renewal Fees in TX below.)

Renew by Mail

Mail-in eligibility requirements are the same as online renewals (see the Online Renewal section for details). Your renewal notice from the DPS will have instructions on how to complete your mail-in renewal.

If you still have questions, call your local TX Department of Public Safety office.

IMPORTANT: REAL ID Upgrades

You CANNOT upgrade your standard driver's license to a REAL ID by mail renewal. You must renew in person.

Renew in Person

There are a couple of instances where going in person to renew your license will be necessary:

• You are ineligible to do so by phone, mail, or online.
  OR
• You want to upgrade to the REAL ID.

You are ineligible to renew your license by phone, mail, or online if you are:

• 79 years old or older.
• A non-U.S. citizen living in Texas temporarily.
• Renewing a provisional driver's license.
• Under 18 years old.

You can renew at any local Texas DPS office. You'll need to:

• Complete an Application For Renewal/Replacement/Change Of A Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL-43).
• Bring your:
  • Current driver's license.
  • Proof of:
    • Identity.
    • U.S. citizenship or legal presence, if applicable.
      • If you are a non-U.S. citizen with a limited term Texas driver's license, see the DPS' complete list of accepted legal presence documents.
    • Social Security number.
    • Texas residency (2 documents), if you're upgrading to a REAL ID.
      • The DPS provides a complete list of acceptable documents.
• Pass the vision test.
• Give a thumbprint.
• Have your photo taken.
• Pay the renewal fee. See Renewal Fees in TX for a breakdown.

*NOTE: If your Social Security number is already a part of your driving record, you don’t have to worry about bringing in a document for this requirement.

Minors & Provisional Driver's License Holders

If you are under 18 years old, you'll also need to bring one of the following:

• Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form (VOE).
• High school diploma.
• GED.
• Recent report card and attendance record.

Military & Out-of-State Renewals

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license. Read our article for more information.

Military members who are stationed or deployed outside of Texas automatically receive a license extension of 90 days AFTER your return to the state or your discharge from the military. If you choose to renew your driver's license in your absence, follow the guide for mail-in renewal below.

Note that your dependents do NOT receive this extension, and will need to renew by mail while you're gone.

To renew your TX driver's license by mail, download the Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Packet (Form DL-16P) and submit the documents included:

• A completed:
  • Application for Out of State or Out of Country Renewal/Replacement/Change of Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL-16).
    • Include your Texas address.
  • Exemption Certification for Class A or B Non-CDL Supplement to Texas Driver License Application (Form CDL-2), if you are renewing a Class A or Class B driver's license.
  • Explanation for Eye Specialist (Form DL-63), if your last renewal wasn't done in person.
• Payment for your renewal fee. (See the Renewal Fees in TXsection below.)

Mail the above documents to:

Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 149008
Austin, TX 78714

You will receive your new Texas driver's license in the mail within 45 days.

Military & Veteran Renewal Exemptions

Depending on your circumstances and military status, you may be eligible for certain renewal exemptions for your Texas driver's license.

See the options below for details.

Military Member Exemptions

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If you are an active-duty military member stationed outside of Texas, you have an extra 90 days after being discharged to renew your driver's license.

If your TX driver's license has been expired for more than 2 years, you will also need to provide the TX Department of Public Safety (DPS) with following in the addition to the above:

• Your expired Texas driver license, if available.
• The front and back of your military ID card.
• A completed Application for Texas Driver License or Identification Card (Form DL-14A).

Veteran Exemptions

If you are a disabled veteran and not already receiving a fee exemption for your TX driver's license, you can apply for the exemption when you renew.

You can receive a TX driver's license for free if you:

• Were honorably discharged.
• Have a 60% service-related disability.
• Receive compensation from the U.S.

You'll need to provide proof of the above with either:

• A signed letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  OR
  
• An official document from your military branch.

NOTE: You also can apply for a free veteran designation on your Texas driver's license when you renew. You'll need to present an original or copy of one of the following:

• DD-214.
• DD-215.
• NGB-22.

Renewal Fees in TX

It will cost you the following to renew your Texas driver's license*:

• Under 18 years old: $16.
• 18 to 84 years old: $25.
• 85 years old and older: $9.
• License with motorcycle endorsement: $8 (on top of renewal fee).
• Motorcycle license: $33.
• Temporary license (non-U.S. citizens): $25.
• Disabled military: Free.

*NOTE: Your renewal fee for upgrading to a REAL ID will be the same.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offices accept payment by:

• Credit card.
• Cash.
• Check.
• Money order.

For online and transactions over the phone, only credit and debit cards are accepted.

For transaction by mail, you can pay by check or money order made payable to “Texas DPS.'

Forms

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