Renewing your License

Each state is different so please check with each state’s DMV at least 60 days before you know it is expiring. In many cases you will receive notification that it is expiring but it is not the responsibility of the DMV or any other state agency to remind you. In most state your license expires on your birthday so it’s not truly that difficult to remember.

Also remember that any time you move you need to contact your DMV office for the address change. You may not need to get a new license but will need to definitely tell the DMV of the address change.

Remember for military personnel this information does change as for the most part you aren’t living in the state where your license is.

Remember that all states require you to have your old license with you. If you do not you will need some type of proof of identity and this varies state to state.

Many states, and I know mine does, requires you to take a vision test when renewing your license. It’s not difficult. If you have corrective lenses they will need to know this. They always ask if I have my glasses with me even though I do wear contacts. I can’t drive without them. I also became an organ donor and this noted on my license. Also remember that they will be taking your picture again. So unless you want the hairstyle of today to stay with you for years, you might want to comb it out. I am one of the few people that I know that can say they have a decent picture on my drivers’ license. DMV must have been having a bad day or there machine just messed up.

If you currently have your social security number on your license it is best (for identity theft reasons) to have that changed.