How to Renew a Driver's License in Texas
A Texas Driver's License can be renewed online, by phone, by mail or in person at any Driver's License Office in the State.
WHEN TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE
- Your Texas driver's license's expiration depends on your age when the expiring license was issued or renewed.
Driver's Age at License Issue or Last RenewalValidity of License under 18expires on next birthday 18-84license valid for 6 years
85 and olderlicense expires second birthday after application date - You can renew your Texas license up to a year prior to its expiration.
- You will receive a renewal notice about 6 weeks before your license expires.
- Texas does not have a grace period, so it is advisable to renew your license before it expires.
TO RENEW IN PERSON
You must bring:- Your current driver's license or proof of identity.
- Your Social Security Number.
- Renewal fee (By age):
- Under 18 years of age - $5
- 18 to 84 years of age - $24
- 85 years or older - $8
You also need to pass the vision test.
TO RENEW BY PHONE OR ONLINE
In order to renew your license online or by phone you must meet the following criteria:- Your last renewal was done in person.
- Your license expires within a year.
- Your license did not expire more than two years ago.
- You do not hold a commercial driver license.
- There is no change in your name. (You can change your address online or by phone)
- Your mental, physical condition and vision have not changed since your last renewal and would not hamper your ability to drive a vehicle.
- Your license hasn't been suspended, revoked or cancelled and you do not have outstanding tickets or warrants.
- You are a Texas resident.
To renew by phone just call (866) 357-3639.
- Keep your Social Security Number and your current Texas driver's license handy.
- You need a credit card (Visa, Master card, Discover or American Express card) to pay for the renewal.
TO RENEW BY MAIL
The criteria for eligibility to renew by mail are the same as those for online and telephone renewal. Texas Department of Public Safety gives military as well as non-military residents the option to renew their license by mail even if out of state. In order to renew by mail, you have to submit- Your full name, Texas driver's license number and current mailing address to license.issuance@txdps.state.tx.us or call (512) 424-2600.
- You will also need to submit proof of Social Security Number.
- Eye test results at a local driver's license office or by a doctor on DL63 form.
- If you are applying for a class A or B non-CDL, you need to submit a CDL-2 form.
- If renewing your License from out of state or country then you also need to submit Scan card (LI 50)
- Applicable fee by way of a check or money order made payable to Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas Department of Public Safety P. O. Box 15999 Austin Texas-78761-5999The renewed license should reach you in 4 to 6 weeks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 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.
Reviews of How to Renew a Driver's License in Texas
According to the criteria published on the website I am eligible to renew my TDL online but I was declined. Can anybody suggest any reason why it could happen? I live overseas and can not come to US prior to the expiration, therefore I could not rent a car? Any suggestions?
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According to the information above, TX does not have a grace period. If you are turning 18, what do you do if you can't renew in person on your birthday? I've been told by DPS that you can't renew early because you are not 18 yet and the new license will expire on your 18th birthday, even if you get it 2 weeks before your birthday.
My child will be attending college out-of-state on their 18th birthday.
she can probably do that online. only CDL lic cant be done online. or you can do it by mail if no internet.
I am renewing my texas lisence that expired 7-11-10. Could this still be possible for renewal? I am a tourist holding a u.s. Type B1/B2 class visa. I need to renew so i drive around the place. Can i do thru on-line?
yes you can i renewed mine 5 months after its exp. all they did was back date the licence .
My license expired in 98. Do I have to go thru everything again?
My license expired in 2002 and I need to renew them so I can drive. What will I need to do and how much will I have to pay.
I don't find information if I have re renew my driving license if it is not from Texas. Mine is from Puerto Rico. Can I renew in Texas, without passing through all the process from the provisional. If you have the facility to take the provisional exam in other language...like spanish??
When i renewed my license, i had to give thumbprints-encase i commited a crime. Always thought this was done after the crime is commited. Is this a new law? People should renew online.
This site is incorrect because it does not provide complete information.
For those under 18, the following is also required when renewing your license:
"Present the Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) (CDD-104) form, high school diploma or GED."
Administrators of this site, please add this detail to your web site so it is accurate.
This site is incorrect because it does not provide complete information.
For those under 18, the following is also required when renewing your license:
"Present the Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) (CDD-104) form, high school diploma or GED."
Administrators of this site, please add this detail to your web site so it is accurate.
This entire system is pathetic. It is another prime example of how out entire federal and state government system wants more and more money for less and less service. I called the main number for a simple question and the computer said they were too busy to answer and then I called a local number and the computer said to look online or call the main number that I just called. Trouble is the answer to these questions are not online. Our DPS system is only another money collection system with no service and when they do have to help someone it is like you are putting them out.
I agree.
My mother is 87 and does not drive anymore. Her DL's come up for renewal soon and we want to get her an ID card instead of DL's. Can I do this online? Can we use her DL's picture on the ID Card? please let me know how to proceed. Thanks
Louretta Denton
213-213-2418
ldenton@hksinc.com
I need to find out the status of my TX driver's license that I had renewed online 6 weeks ago. I still have nothing and it expires tomorrow!
I signed up on the february 20 and have not received my license yet
I have tracing number, I do not know where to go to put it in.
it will expired on the 12th
can you help me
linda2scott@att.net
I too am trying to find out how to check on the status of an online driver's license action. In my case, I did an address change on March 7, 2011. The fee was paid by credit card and the monthly statement indicates that it was processed without a hitch. As of May 16, I have not received a new license. It has been 10 weeks and the online confirmation states that my license would be processed and mailed within 15-20 business days. What gives? How can a person check on the status of the online action? Thank you, Shane Pratt