


You’ll need your drivers license number and social security number, along with a valid credit card to pay for the renewal fee. You’ll also need to be sure you don’t have any outstanding tickets, your license hasn’t been expired for more than two years, and your renewal notice says you’re eligible for online renewal. Online Renewal – If you’ve completed your last renewal in person and you’re between 18 to 79, you can opt to renew your license online.The license renewal types are detailed further below: There are different ways for renewing your license in Texas, and these will carry certain eligibility qualifications. Even if you somehow don’t receive your notice, your license will still indicate the date by which you must renew, so it’s your responsibility to take care of it. You’ll typically receive these 6 weeks before that date, giving you plenty of time to decide how to renew and make an appointment, if necessary. The DPS will send you a renewal form in the mail indicating by which date you must renew your license. These involve a period of no driving, along with fees to be paid. If you have a suspended license, you must first take the appropriate steps to reinstate it.If your license has been expired for longer than that, you’ll need to start all over as a first-time applicant (bummer!).

If you have an expired license of less than 2 years, you may still usually renew with all of the methods listed above.If you have a valid license, you may renew online, by mail, by phone, or in person.To do so, you have a few different options, but first you need to determine the status or validity of your current license. It’s time to renew your drivers license for the next 6 years.
