Renew your driver's license in Arizona

Online or in person

Yes, in most cases · SometimesSign in at AZMVDNow.gov and use "Renew Now" in the My Credential box. You may renew within six months of the expiration date. In some cases you need to visit an MVD office for an updated photo, vision test and to present identification documents. For the Travel ID the agency says you will need to visit an office to get a photo taken and present your identification documents.

Cost

$10 to $25Non-Travel driver license, by age: ages 16-39 $25; 40-44 $20; 45-49 $15; age 50 and older and five-year $10. Travel driver license or ID, original and renewal: $25. Non-Travel ID card: ages 0-64 $12; age 65 and older no fee.

You leave with

Not stated by the agencyArizona law says a license is valid until the applicant's 65th birthday and renewable for successive periods of five years after the 60th birthday, unless medical restrictions require a shorter period. How the card is delivered is not stated.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Identification documents (office visit only) · all that apply
     The agency says that when an office visit is required you present your identification documents. The pages we read do not list which documents.
   • Proof of full legal name, date of birth, sex and Arizona domicile residence address · all that apply
     Arizona law requires an applicant for a driver license to give the department satisfactory proof of these. The renewal page does not say whether each renewal re-checks them.
   • Proof that your presence in the United States is authorized under federal law · all that apply
     Arizona law says the department will not issue or renew a license without satisfactory proof of this.
   • Social Security number · all that apply
     Arizona law says a license application must state the Social Security number and the department verifies that it is a valid number assigned to the applicant. The renewal page does not mention it.

2. Renew within six months of expiration

   The agency says you may renew within six months of the expiration date. Arizona law says to apply for renewal before the current license expires. A veteran whose license expires does not have to renew for six months after discharge from military service.

3. Pick the one that fits you:

   1. Option 1: Renew online

      Sign in to your account at AZMVDNow.gov and select "Renew Now" in the My Credential box. Everyone with an Arizona driver license already has an account ready to be activated.

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   2. Option 2: Renew at an office if a visit is required

      If an office visit is required, schedule an appointment at AZMVDNow.gov or visit an Authorized Third Party driver license location. ADOT says third parties may collect a convenience fee in addition to the state fees, and that the Travel ID is available at their locations.

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4. If you will be out of state

   Arizona law lets the department extend a class D or M license for a resident who is not in Arizona when it expires and will be away at least 30 consecutive days after it expires. The fee for an extension by mail is $5.