Renew your driver's license in Indiana

Renew an Indiana driver's license online, at a kiosk or at a BMV branch: who qualifies for online renewal, when a branch visit is required and the fee by age.

Your situation

How old are you?
Is your license expired?
Online or in person
Yes, if you qualify · Every other renewalOnline or at a BMV Connect kiosk if, among other conditions, your last renewal was in a branch, nothing about you has changed, you are within 24 months of your renewal date and your photo is on file. The BMV says you must visit a branch for every other renewal; if your previous renewal was in a branch you may renew online.
Cost
$17.50BMV fee chart, driver's license under 75. Under 75: license valid six years (renewal page). A $6.00 administrative penalty applies if renewed after the expiration date.

Your plan

  1. Gather your documents

  2. Check if you can renew online

    Online renewal is for U.S. citizens who live in Indiana, with no change to name or address, a license not expired for more than 180 days, within 24 months of the renewal date, no restrictions J or 2-9, a photo on file, and not suspended, with fewer than six active points, and 21 or older.

    Renewal rules on in.gov/bmv ↗

  3. Pick the one that fits you:

    1. Option 1: Renew online or at a kiosk

      Log in to myBMV, or use a BMV Connect kiosk with your license or ID number, legal zip code and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

      Renew your driver's license on myBMV ↗

    2. Option 2: Renew at a branch

      Bring your photo ID and the documents for your transaction. You may use any branch in the state. Appointments can be made online; the BMV also describes walk-in service.

      Preparing for a branch visit ↗

  4. If you are away from Indiana

    You may renew or replace online if you qualify, or request a 30-day interim by completing State Form 54580 and mailing it to the address on the form.

    Renewal rules on in.gov/bmv ↗

Common reasons people get turned away

  • You cannot renew online if your name or address changed, or if a restriction such as seat belt exempt, photo exempt or medical condition is on your license.
  • You cannot renew online if your previous renewal was not completed in a BMV branch.
  • Commercial driver's licenses and For-Hire endorsements must be renewed at a branch.
  • Renewing a license after its expiration date costs a $6.00 administrative penalty; there is none for an expired ID card.

Offices that renew driver's licenses

You can renew at any Indiana BMV branch, online at myBMV or at a BMV Connect kiosk. Agency source.

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

Largest cities with them: Indianapolis (6) · Fort Wayne (2) · Evansville (3)

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Sources · checked October 30, 2026

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