Renew your driver's license in Texas

Online or in person

Yes, if you meet DPS's conditions · Only if you are not eligible onlineOnline or by phone if you renewed in person last time, your card expires within two years or expired less than two years ago, and you are under 79, a U.S. citizen with a Social Security number on file. Check DPS's eligibility tool. DPS lists in-person renewal at a local driver license office as an option. It also lists mail renewal for people who received an invitation, and mail renewal for those living out of state.

Cost

$33 (license, age 18 to 84)DPS's fee table: renewal for ages 18 to 84 is $33 and lasts eight years from the prior expiration date. Age 85 and older: $9, lasts two years from the prior expiration date. ID card renewal: $16 for ages 59 and younger, $6 for ages 60 and older, valid six years. Disabled veterans with a 60% rating pay nothing, subject to exemption requirements.

You leave with

Temporary license and receipt onlineOnline, you need a printer or email address to receive your temporary driver license and payment receipt. These are not available when renewing by phone. The pages do not state how the permanent card is delivered or how long it takes.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Online or phone renewal · all that apply
     Nothing needs to be uploaded. Phone renewal does not provide a temporary license or receipt.
     Show accepted documents

     • Your most recent card and its audit number
     • A printer or email address for your temporary license and receipt (Online only)
     • A MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express card
     • The last four digits of your Social Security number
   • In-person renewal · all that apply
     Schedule an appointment first. Those under 18 with a provisional license must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
     Show accepted documents

     • Completed driver license application form (Available online or at the office)
     • Proof of U.S. citizenship (if not already on your record) or proof of lawful presence (If you are not a U.S. citizen)
     • Proof of identity

2. Check whether you can renew online

   You can renew up to two years before or after expiration. A CDL can only be renewed up to one year before it expires. Use DPS's eligibility tool to see if you qualify.

   Renew your Texas DL or ID on dps.texas.gov ↗

3. Pick the one that fits you:

   1. Option 1: Renew online or by phone

      Renew online through Texas.gov, or by telephone at 1-866-357-3639. Have your most recent card, its audit number and a payment card ready.

      Online services eligibility on Texas.gov ↗

   2. Option 2: Renew in person

      Schedule an appointment, complete the application (available online or at the office), and go to a driver license office with your proof of identity and, if needed, proof of citizenship or lawful presence. You will give a signature and thumbprints, be photographed, pay the application fee and pass the vision exam.

      Renew your Texas DL or ID on dps.texas.gov ↗

   3. Option 3: Renew by mail while living out of state

      DPS offers renewal by mail for eligible customers living out of state, with form DL-14A and a check or money order payable to Texas DPS. See the page for the full list of conditions and documents.

      Renewing while out of state ↗