Renew your driver's license in Arkansas

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Renew an Arkansas Class D driver's license: the stated fee and term, when renewal opens, and what to bring.

Online or in person
No online renewal listed · In person at a Revenue OfficeDFA's online services for drivers list replacing a card, changing your address and pre-registering an application (you then bring the case number to the DMV for the photo and payment), but not renewing a license. DFA says you can book a Revenue Office visit "for any service, from registering a vehicle to renewing a driver's license"; walking in remains an option and an appointment is not required. Be prepared to take a vision exam and a photograph. Nothing needs to be brought in unless you have a name change or want a REAL ID.
Cost
$40, 8-year licenseClass D, ages 21+. The DFA table also lists Class D age 70 as an optional $20.00 (4 years) or $40.00 (8 years), and a prorated fee for ages 18-21.
You leave with
Not stated by the agencyThe pages we checked do not say whether you get a temporary card or how long a mailed card takes.

Your plan

  1. Gather your documents

    • Show accepted documents (bring 2)
      • Gas, water or electric bill in the applicant's name

  2. Renew within 90 days of expiration

    DFA lists renewal eligibility as 90 days prior to expiration for Class D ages 21+. For Class D ages 18-21 the table lists renewal on or after the 21st birthday.

    Class D license details on dfa.arkansas.gov ↗

  3. Plan for a vision exam and photograph

    DFA says renewal involves a vision exam and a photograph.

    Do You Have What You Need? ↗

  4. Book a visit if you want one

    MyDMV offers appointments for license, ID or vehicle services.

    MyDMV on dfa.arkansas.gov ↗

Common reasons people get turned away

  • Renewal is listed as opening 90 days before expiration, not earlier.
  • Bring documents if you have a name change or want a REAL ID.
  • DFA says it will never ask for payment or bank information by text or phone call.

Offices that renew driver's licenses

DFA says Revenue Offices handle every service from registering a vehicle to renewing a driver's license. Arkansas State Police testing sites give tests: the State Police send applicants to DFA, which issues and renews licenses (CDL test packets are bought at a Revenue Office). Agency source.

131 offices where you can renew your licenseSee them on a map, search by county or show the ones open now

Largest cities with them: Little Rock (4) · Fort Smith (2) · Hot Springs (2)

Results show offices where you can renew your license or may be able to, nearest first, each labelled.

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Sources · checked October 30, 2026

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