Renew Your License or ID Card
Renew online! It's so much easier.
Instruction Permits, Commercial License and Driver Authorization Cards must be renewed in person at a DMV office.
Surrendering a driver's license must also be done in person at a DMV office or by mail.
Choose Your Renewal Method
Online Renewal
Fast, convenient renewal from anywhere - No Appointment Needed!
24/7 Access
No Appointment Needed
Features:
- Print temporary license - Valid immediately
- Instant confirmation
- Must meet eligibility requirements
Time & Cost Savings:
- No travel required - Save gas & time
- No waiting in line - Complete in minutes
- Same fees - No extra cost
Processing time: Same day print out. Card mailed within 7-10 business days
★ Preferred by over 75% of Nevada residents
Mail Renewal
Renew by sending documents
Features:
- Payment by check, money order, or
credit card - Must meet eligibility requirements
Processing time: 4-6 weeks
In-Person Renewal
Visit any DMV office location
Features:
- If eligible, upgrade to a Real ID
- Update photo and information
- Available at all DMV offices
- Appointment required
Processing time: 7-14 business days
Detailed Renewal Information
Driver’s License Online Renewal
Renew your Nevada driver’s license quickly and conveniently online, available 24/7 from anywhere.
You are Eligible If:
- You are a current Nevada resident
- You are between 16 and 70 years of age
- Your license is not expired for more than 364 days
- Your license is not suspended, revoked, or canceled
- You have not changed your name since your last license was issued
- Your vision meets the minimum standards (you will be required to self-certify)
- There are no medical conditions that would affect your driving ability
You are not Eligible If:
- You are 71 years old or older
- You have an instruction permit, commercial driver’s license or driver authorization card
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Your license has a term of less than four years
if:
- You are a non-U.S. citizen
- You are a registered sex offender
- You have certain medical conditions
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You have:
- Three or more moving violations in the past four years
- A requirement to complete any form of testing
ID Card Online Renewal
Renew your Nevada identification card online - no driver's license required.
You are Eligible If:
- All Ages
- Your ID card is not expired for more than 1 year
- You are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Your current ID card photo is still current (taken within last 8 years)
- Your address on file with DMV is current and hasn't changed
- Renew up to 60 days prior to expiration or 364 days after
- Use the Address Change transaction if you need to update your address. Your ID card will automatically renew if it is due within the next 60 days.
You are not Eligible If:
- You need to update your photograph
- You need to change your name, address, or other information
- Your ID card is suspended or you have outstanding holds
- Any ID card with a term of less than four years and Seasonal Resident IDs do not qualify for online renewal.
- You're applying for your first Nevada ID card
- You need to replace a lost or stolen ID card
In-Person Renewal
Visit any Nevada DMV office to renew your license or ID card in person. Get your card in 2–3 weeks and an interim document the same day.
Make an Appointment
Schedule an appointment only if you are unable to do so online (link online to MyDMV). Be sure to bring any required documents, especially if you're:
- Applying for a REAL ID
- Providing immigration documents
- Submitting a medical letter or other special documentation
Commercial drivers must renew at a CDL Office.
Knowledge Test Requirements
You may be required to take the knowledge test if:
- Your instruction permit has been expired for more than 30 days
- You've had three or more moving violations in the last four years
- You've had any license suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial in the last four years
Driving Skills Test
In some cases, you may also be required to pass a driving skills test based on your driving history.
Naturalized Citizens and Permanent Residents
Please bring your Certificate or Permanent Resident Card to help avoid a return trip to the DMV.
Limited-Term Residents
You must present a U.S. immigration document at each renewal or any change to personal information such as name and date of birth.
Renewal By Mail
Renew your license or ID card by completing a form and mailing it to the Nevada DMV.
You are Eligible If:
- You are over 65 years of age
- You have not renewed by mail previously in the last four years.
- You have not had more than three moving violations in the last four years.
- Your address on file with DMV is current and hasn't changed
- You have no outstanding traffic tickets or fees
- You are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
You are not Eligible If:
- You have an instruction permit.
- You have a commercial license (CDL).
- You have a Driver Authorization Card (DAC).
- You have a license with a term of less than four years: non-U.S. citizens, sex offenders, and those with certain medical conditions.
- You are a U.S. citizen, born outside the U.S. and we do not have your citizenship on file.
Receiving Your Mail Renewal Application
If you're eligible to renew by mail, here's how the process works:
- You'll receive a renewal application in the mail about 60 days before your license expires.
- If you are over 71, you must also submit a physical evaluation form completed by your doctor.
- If you renewed by mail four years ago, you'll receive a postcard instead of an application and will be required to renew in person at a DMV office.
Didn't Receive Your Renewal in the Mail?
Log in to your MyDMV account to check your renewal status:
- If your account shows an application, you can print and mail it in.
- If your account shows a postcard was sent, you must renew in person.
Already Renewed by Mail? You Must Renew In-Person
If you renewed by mail four years ago, you will receive a postcard. You will be required to renew in person at a DMV office.
Out-of-State Residents / Military
Nevada residents temporarily living out of state or active military members can renew remotely.
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Track Your Card
All licenses and ID cards are mailed. After you apply, you can check the mailing date of your card by signing into your MyDMV Account.
To sign up, use the information from the interim document you received at the DMV.
Haven’t Received Your Card?
If you have not received your DL/card in 30 days, please Contact Us.
REAL ID: Are You Ready?
If your current license or ID has a gold star in the upper right corner, you already have a REAL ID and will keep it when you renew. If you haven’t upgraded yet, you can learn how to get one and what documents you’ll need.
License & ID Card Terms and Conditions
Understanding how long your license or ID card is valid, renewal timing, and what factors may affect your renewal term.
8-Year and 4-Year Cards
Most drivers under age 65 and ID card holders of any age will receive a card valid for eight years.
- If you received a four-year card between 2014 and 2017, it will be upgraded to an eight-year term at your next renewal—if you meet eligibility requirements.
- Drivers 65 and older will receive a four-year license.
- Driver Authorization Cards (DACs) are also valid for four years, regardless of age.
Shorter-Term Cards
Certain circumstances require more frequent renewals to ensure your credentials remain current:
- Instruction permits, certain medical conditions, and all registered sex offenders have annual renewals.
- Motorcycle instruction permits for those 18 and older are valid for six months.
Limited-Term Cards for Immigration Documents
If U.S. immigration documents are used as proof of identity, the expiration of your license will coincide with the departure date on your immigration documents. These cards will be marked “Limited Term”.
8-Year Term Eligibility
If the departure date is eight years or more in the future, your card will be valid for eight years.
4-Year Term for Seniors
Drivers 65 and older will be issued a four-year license if their departure date is four years or more in the future
Duration of Status (D/S)
If the immigration document indicates “D/S” instead of an actual expiration date, the card will expire one year from issuance. The fee charged will be that of a four-year card
Renewal Timing & Special Circumstances
Early Renewal
You may renew your license online or in person at a DMV office 6 months prior to its due date.
Recommended For:
- Planning an extended trip outside of Nevada
- Active-duty military members visiting Nevada
How Your New Expiration Date is Calculated:
Late Renewal
Late Fee
A $10 late fee may apply if your license has been expired 30 days or more
Expired 1 Year or More
You must take the written test
Expired 4 Years or More
You will also have to take the skills test
Military/Federal Exemption
Nevada residents who are currently members of the Armed forces, their spouses, dependents or certain federal employees may be eligible to renew by mail up to two years after expiration. Please contact us for eligibility requirements.