An Idaho Driver's License can be renewed either in person at the local Driver's License office or by mail.

WHEN TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE

1. Your Idaho driver's license will generally expire on your birthday. The expiration year depends on your age when the expiring license was issued or last renewed:

   Driver's Age at License
   Issue or Last RenewalValidity of License
   
   Age 17license expires on 18th birthday
   
   18-21license expires on 21st birthday    

   21-62license valid for 4 or 8 years depending on your choice

   62 and olderlicense valid for 4 years    

2. Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles will send you a renewal notice 60 days prior to expiration date.
3. You can renew up to a year before expiration date. If your license expired more than a year ago, you need to take the knowledge test and the skills test.

TO RENEW IN PERSON

You must renew in person at least every eight years.

You must bring:

1. Your expiring Driver's license or proof of age and identity.
2. Your eye test reports from a licensed examiner. A driving skill test or a medical checkup can also be required if DMV officers feel it necessary.
3. Renewal fee which varies with age, validity and type of vehicle.

TO RENEW BY MAIL

You can renew by mail if you have a Class D (non commercial) driver's license and you are between 21 and 69 years of age. It can only be done once every eight years. Holders of an eight-year license are not eligible to renew by mail.

1. You will receive an intimation of renewal by mail from the DMV (60 days prior to expiration) along with an application for the same.
2. You need to go in person to the local DMV office if there are any changes or discrepancies in your license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Note that Idaho does not currently offer driver's license renewal online.
• See also Renewing a Commercial Driver's License.
• See also How to Apply for a New License or How to Replace a Lost License.
• See also Registration Renewal.