License Renewal: A Complete Guide

Follow these steps to renew your license in-person: Before you go, see if your chosen location requires an appointment. Speed up the process by pre-applying online. Gather your materials: Your current license If there will be a name change, certified copies of the marriage, divorce papers, or court order that legally approves the name change. Social Security Number If you are renewing or upgrading to a REAL-ID, extra Proof of Identity Complete the Application at the renewal office. If your license is expired, take the written and/or driving exams as instructed by the renewal office. We recommend preparing with online practice tests and by reading our summarized manual. Take a Vision Screening Pay the appropriate fees by cash or personal check [Guitar solo] If you are renewing a standard License or ID, you can do it online as long as you do not need to change any information on it. You can start the process here. A REAL-ID is a new security measure in travel. When you try to board an airplane or enter a government or military facility, you will be required to show either a REAL-ID or multiple forms of identification. Your State ID alone will not be enough to ser Your State ID alone will not be enough to serve as proof of identity in these places after Oct 1, 2021. You can not renew your driver’s license when it is suspended or revoked. Nor can you renew when there are outstanding fees and fines on your driving record. You can check your driving record by filling out this form. [Outro] [Ending] The fees will vary depending on the type of license you want to renew. You can find a complete list of the current fees here.