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COVID-19 Effects on Licensing Services

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state DMVs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and/or limited the transactions they are processing. If possible, residents should use the DPS' online services to complete any relevant transactions. Follow the DPS' most recent updates for the latest information.

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?

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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 lic

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