When Can I Renew My Texas Driver's License?
A Guide to Texas Driver's License Renewal
So, you've got a Texas driver's license. It's a great thing, right? You can legally drive around the Lone Star State without fear of getting pulled over (well, most of the time). But like all good things, it eventually comes to an end. Your driver's license has an expiration date. And when that date rolls around, you've got to renew it.
How Often Do I Need to Renew?
The frequency of Texas driver's license renewals depends on your age:
- 18-70 years old: Every six years
- 71-74 years old: Every four years
- 75 years old and older: Every two years
Where Can I Renew?
You can renew your Texas driver's license at any Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. There are hundreds of them scattered throughout the state, so you're bound to find one near you.
What Do I Need to Bring?
To renew your driver's license, you'll need to bring the following:
- Your current Texas driver's license
- Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of Texas residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
- Any required fees
Can I Renew Online?
Unfortunately, you can't renew your Texas driver's license online. You'll need to visit a DMV office in person.
What If I Let My License Expire?
If your Texas driver's license expires, you won't be able to drive legally. You'll need to renew it as soon as possible. If you drive with an expired license, you could face fines and penalties.
FAQ
- How to renew my Texas driver's license online? Unfortunately, you can't renew your Texas driver's license online. You'll need to visit a DMV office in person.
- How to renew my Texas driver's license if I lost my license? If you lost your Texas driver's license, you'll need to apply for a duplicate license. You can do this at any DMV office.
- How to renew my Texas driver's license if I changed my name? If you changed your name, you'll need to update your driver's license. You can do this at any DMV office.
- How to renew my Texas driver's license if I moved to a new address? If you moved to a new address, you'll need to update your driver's license. You can do this at any DMV office.
- How to renew my Texas driver's license if I have a vision impairment? If you have a vision impairment, you may need to take a vision test when you renew your driver's license. You can schedule a vision test at any DMV office.