Renewing Your License

When to Renew

For the average driver, Arizona offers an extended life drivers license until you turn 65, so renewing your license can remain at the bottom of your "to do" list. However, you are required to obtain an updated photo every 12 years. Renewals for foreign visitors with expiring visas must visit an Arizona MVD office in person.

How to Renew

You must visit any MVD office in person and:

• Complete a Driver License/Identification Card Application.

• Bring your current license as your primary identification. If the MVD cannot locate your photo in their files, you'll need to provide a secondary form of identification.

• Have a new photo taken.

• Pay renewal fee.

Renewing at Age 65

Upon turning 65 you must visit a MVD office to renew because a vision test is required. Renewing may be done up to six months in advance of the expiration. When you renew, you may use your current driver's license as your primary identification document. If the MVD cannot retrieve a photo, a secondary form of ID such as a Social Security card will be necessary. The license will be valid for five years and the fee for renewing is $10.

Taking a New Photo

When the time comes, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will send you a notice via postal mail to request that you visit one of its facilities or third-party offices to take a new photo for a replacement license. If you fail to comply, your license will not be invalidated, but you will lose certain privileges, such as access to the online vehicle registration renewal services.

Military Personnel

Each state’s motor vehicle agency will have different renewal policies for drivers in the military. Please proceed to our Drivers in the Military page to find out how to handle your license renewal while you are stationed out of state.

Removing Your Social Security Number

If your current license contains your Social Security number and you want that information removed, you'll need to apply for a duplicate license.

You may do this by:

• Going online.

• Visiting a MVD or authorized third-party office.

• Calling the MVD at (877) 301-8083.

Duplicate licenses cost $4. For more complete information, visit our section dealing with duplicate/replacement licenses.