Renewing Your License

Earning your first Missouri driver's license may be a complicated process, but renewing your license is much easier. In most cases, you'll be in and out of the DOR office in just a few minutes.

According to Missouri law, drivers who are ages 21-69 receive licenses that are valid for six years. Drivers who are either 18-20 or 70 or older will receive licenses valid for three years. All Missouri driver's licenses expire on the applicant's date of birth.

As a courtesy, the Missouri Department of Revenue's Driver Licensing Division will send you a postcard before your driver's license is scheduled to expire. However, it is still your responsibility to renew your license. Failure to receive your reminder postcard is not considered an acceptable reason for allowing your license to expire.

You can renew your Missouri driver's license at any one of the state's driver license locations. Most offices are open during regular weekday business hours and no appointment is necessary.

To renew your driver's license, you'll need to complete a short vision screening and a road sign recognition test. You will not need to take the written exam or driving test if you renew your license within six months of the expiration date.

The fee to renew a six-year Missouri driver's license is $20. There is a $10 renewal fee for three-year licenses. (Non-driver ID cards cost $11 to renew. If you are age 70 or older, you can receive a non-driver license that does not expire.)

"Show Me Proof"

On July 1, 2005, Missouri implemented a "Show Me Proof" system for all drivers applying for new licenses or renewing current driver's licenses. This system requires all drivers to present proof of identity, residency, and lawful presence. The same holds true if you are renewing a permit or a non-driver license.

Missourians age 65 or older renewing their licenses or non-driver licenses do not have to show proof of lawful presence. This exemption does not pertain to those applying for new licenses.

• Acceptable proof of identity can be your Social Security card or Medicare card with your full legal name. If the name on your card is not accurate due to a divorce or marriage, you'll need to provide documents showing your recent name change.

• Proof of residency can be provided by showing driver's exam staff a copy of your recent property tax statement, utility bill, or bank statement. A current voter registration card is also considered acceptable proof of residency.

• To provide proof of lawful presence, you'll need to show your birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Certificate of Birth Abroad.

Out-of-state Military

If you are on active duty in the U.S. military (or a military dependent), stationed out of state when your license expires, you may renew through the mail.