Drivers in the Military

Driver's License Renewal

Military personnel on active duty are entitled to an extension by mail on their standard driver's license if it expires. This comes in quite handy for those stationed in another state or in a 150-degree desert overseas.

The only exception to this is for a soldier who needs to renew a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement. In that case, you will have to wait until you return to Wyoming and appear in person at an exam office to renew this type of license.

To extend a regular driver's license by mail, you will need to photocopy your valid military identification card, both the front and back. Mail this to Driver Services at the following address:

• Driver Services

• 5300 Bishop Blvd.

• Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340

There is a small catch. The new license will be issued with an "I" (Limited Other) restriction and contain the phrase, "Expiration waived when accompanied by active duty military identification card."

If you opt to not carry this restriction on your license, then you must go through the standard license renewal process.

Dependents of military personnel are not eligible for the extension and must renew by mail the regular way.

Registration Renewal

Wyoming does not offer extensions to military personnel for vehicle registration renewal. You'll need to make sure your registration gets renewed, even if you're out of the state.