Know where you stand
An expired license or a renewal notice can leave you wondering what happens next. Driver’s License Renewal Guide explains the requirements, when testing is involved, and how to get started.
Turn requirements into a checklist
Read a state guide or answer a few questions about your license and notice. Get a checklist of the documents, tests, fees, and renewal steps that apply to your situation, with links to the official services you need. Print it to keep your next steps handy.
Start with your state
Our guides cover expiration-related testing rules in 39 states and Washington, D.C., for adult, same-state passenger-car licenses. Each guide connects the requirements to official licensing and legal sources. The directory also provides official renewal resources for the remaining states.