How to Renew Texas Drivers License or ID Card
The great State of Texas has approximately 13.5 million licensed drivers, second only to California. However, while California has a strict “no tolerance” policy when it comes to unlicensed people getting behind the wheel of a car (unlicensed drivers may have their vehicles permanently impounded), Texas relies on the imposition of fines and even jail time for repeat offenders.
Besides fines, you could potentially lose your driving privileges for driving with an expired license. So, do yourself a favor, keep an eye on the expiration date in the upper-right corner of your license. As is the case with most things that expire with time, getting caught with an expired Texas driver license STINKS!
If the expiration date on your license is right around the corner, it’s time to renew Texas drivers license! However, you don’t have to visit a Texas Drivers License Office because the Texas Department of Public Safety’s online renew Texas drivers license page allows you to renew Texas drivers license or ID card and make a change to the address listed on your license or ID through its website. This will save you a trip to the Texas drivers license office as because you can access the renew Texas drivers license online form through the DPS website.
You may renew your driver license online only if:
- Your Texas license or ID card will expire in 12 months or less and has not been expired for more than 2 years.
- Your last license or ID renewal was completed in person at the Texas Drivers License Office.
- You are between the ages 18 and 79.
- You cannot renew Texas drivers license online if you have a Class A or B driver’s license, or a commercial driver license (CDL). You must instead go to the Texas drivers license office.
- Your physical, mental or vision condition has not deteriorated in a way that would hinder your ability to operate a vehicle.
- Your driver’s license is not currently suspended and you do not have outstanding traffic tickets or warrants for your arrest.
- You are a US citizen.
- You have a Social Security number on file with the Texas Drivers License office, or Texas DPS.