Online Renewal of Driver License Now Available

TEXAS – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to get ahead of the Spring Break influx at driver license offices by renewing their license or identification (ID) card early or online.  The weeks leading up to, during and after, Spring break tend to be busiest times at driver license offices. However, many Texans are eligible to forgo the trip to the office completely via online renewal of their license, ID card, or change of address at www.Texas.gov.

DPS Director Steven McGraw said, “During the busy weeks around Spring Break, we want to remind eligible customers that they can fit their driver license needs into their schedules by taking advantage of our online services to complete transactions – anytime, anywhere.” McGraw added, “we also encourage metro-area residents to go to high-capacity driver license office if an in-person visit is necessary.

To be eligible to renew online, the cardholder must be a U.S. citizen and the expiration date on the card must be within one year. When the card is renewed, the expiration date on the new card will be six years after the current card’s expiration date, whether customer renews early or not.

Should a cardholder decided to renew their card(s), they must not be expired for more than two years.

Specific requirements to renew online are available at Texas.gov. Cardholders can also renew by phone at 1-866-357-3639. The eligibility requirements for phone renewal are the same as for online renewal. The fee is the same for online, in-person, and telephone renewals. Licenses must be renewed in person every 12 years, so a new photo can be taken and eyesight can be tested. For more information about renewing your driver license or ID card, please visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/renewal.htm

DPS advises that customers may also obtain a replacement driver license or identification card if they are able to provide the 20-character code on the front of their current license or card.

Should cardholders decide to visit DPS offices in person, please visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm, to make sure proper paperwork is obtained before making a trip to the office.

To find out more about online renewal services, visit www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/OnlineServices.htm