How to renew your drivers permit online

A Pennsylvania driver's license is valid for four years, expiring on the day after the driver's birthday. PennDOT sends an Invitation to Renew (DL60A/DL60R) to each driver three months prior to license expiration. Individuals age 65 or older have the option of renewing their license every two years, instead of standard four years.  

NOTE: Non-commercial drivers have the option to renew online, providing there are no corrections or changes other than a change of address.

*If you have not reconciled an outstanding sanction(s) in another state(s), PennDOT is unable to issue you any driver's license product. For more information, please see the National Driver Register Fact Sheet (PDF).

Process:

Step 1:

Receive an Invitation to Renew (DL60A/DL60R) or obtain Form DL-143 (PDF).

Return completed application with a check or money order made payable to PennDOT in the amount indicated on the form. Cash or credit/debit cards cannot be accepted. Make a check or money order payable to PennDOT for the appropriate fee.

A camera card will be mailed, and you should receive it within seven to ten working days after form is processed.

Step 4:

Once you receive your camera card, take it along with appropriate identification to any Photo Center to receive new digitized driver's license. You may be asked to verify the last four digits of your social security number.

PennDOT uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology when an individual has their photo taken for their driver's license/identification card renewal. 

Customer demand for photo services is greatest the first and last 2 days of each month. Customer wait times are shorter on all other days. 

Acceptable forms of signature identification include: 

  • Pennsylvania Driver's License or Photo ID Card 
  • Documents: Passport, Citizenship or Naturalization or Weapons Permit 
  • Photographic ID: Military, Bank, Employee, School or Out-of-State License; or 
  • Non-Photo: We may be able to serve you when providing a Voter's Registration, Medicare Card, PA Learner's Permit or Temporary Driver's License or Vehicle Registration. 

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  • myRMV 

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  • Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

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What you need for Renew your driver's license

If you already have your REAL ID and are up for renewal (check for the yellow star in the upper right hand corner of your license or ID), you are already eligible to do so online at Mass.Gov/RMV.

If you have not selected a REAL ID driver’s license/ID or a standard driver’s license/ID yet, follow the steps below:

  1. Visit Mass.Gov/RMV and click on “Online Service Center,” select your renewal transaction (Driver’s License or ID), and then follow the prompts to verify your identity and start your transaction.
  2. Choose the type of card you want:
  • REAL ID Massachusetts driver’s license/ID card. A REAL ID is valid as a form of federal identification. The RMV encourages anyone that flies within the U.S. to obtain a REAL ID.
  1. Print your application summary document.
  2. Make a reservation to visit an RMV Service Center or AAA branch (if you’re a AAA member) with your application summary document, required documentation, and applicable fee to complete your renewal.
  • Standard Massachusetts driver’s license/ID card. A Standard ID is not valid as a form of federal identification and will not be accepted as a form of ID if you fly domestically within the U.S. or visit certain federal buildings after May 3, 2023. If you choose a Standard Massachusetts driver’s license or ID card, you may be able to submit all required documents and complete your renewal online.

You can’t renew your driver’s license if:

  • Your driver’s license is suspended or revoked
  • You have unpaid parking tickets, excise tax, or EZ-Pass violations

Check the status of your license before renewing if either of these applies to you. 

Turning 21 soon? You may want to wait to renew until your birthday. See the 'Turning 21?' section below. 

Fees for Renew your driver's license

*Class D and M licenses and permits and Mass IDs can be issued for less than 5 years, depending on the duration of an applicant’s lawful presence in the U.S. In this case, the fee will be prorated, based on the how long the license, permit, or Mass ID is valid. For a license, it will be $10.00 per year. For a Mass ID, it will be $5.00 per year.

NameFeeUnit
Passenger Driver's License Renewal Fee $50 each
Motorcycle Driver's License (Class M) $50 -
Passenger/Motorcycle Driver's License (Class DM) $65 each

How to renew Renew your driver's license

  1. You will need to provide information from your citizenship/lawful presence document. Review the enclosed checklist and have your document ready.
  2. Visit the RMV's Online Service Center and select your renewal transaction then follow the prompts to verify your identity and start your transaction.
  3. Choose Standard Massachusetts driver’s license and follow the prompts to complete your transaction online.

You will be able to review and change your address if necessary during the application process.

Make a reservation to visit an RMV Service Center. Bring all required documents, fees, and the completed application to any RMV Service Center.

If you are a AAA member, you can make a reservation to renew your driver’s license/ID at a AAA location. Visit aaa.com/appointments to schedule your visit.

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You can renew your license up to 2 years after expiration. If your license has been expired more than 2 years, you will be required to take the learner's permit exam and road test.

Unpaid fines or taxes

You can check the status of your driver’s license to find out if you have unpaid fines or excise taxes that will prevent you from renewing your driver's license. You will need to pay any outstanding obligations before renewing your license.

  • Parking tickets or excise taxes — Pay the tickets or taxes, and get a receipt from the city or town showing that items have been paid.
  • EZ-Pass MA — Call customer service at (877) 627-7745 to pay your violations.

Turning 21?

If you renew your driver's license before your 21st birthday, you will receive a vertical license with the words "Under 21" printed on it. That license will be good for 5 years. However, if you renew your license on or after your 21st birthday, you will receive a standard horizontal license without "Under 21" printed on it.

Contact for Renew your driver's license

  • Renew your commercial driver’s license (CDL) 
  • Check the status of your driver's license or Massachusetts ID (Mass ID) 
  • Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses 
  • RMV Services at AAA 
  • Pay your traffic ticket 

What happens if your learner's permit expires in Ireland?

However, if your learner permit has expired more than five years, you will have to sit another theory test and apply for a new learner permit. You can renew your expired learner permit online, as normal, or book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre in person.

How long does a learner permit last in Ireland?

A first and second learner permit are normally valid for two years. In order to get a third or subsequent learner permit you must have booked or sat and failed the driving test in the previous two years.

Do you have to take a written test to renew your license in California?

Pass a written examination. You only need to answer the first 18 questions on the test. In order to pass, you must get at least 15 answers correct. Your renewal notice will state if you need to take the written examination.

Why am I not eligible to renew my license online California?

Online Renewal You will not be able to renew your license online if the following applies: Your license was suspended or you're on driving probation. You failed to appear for a court case in the last two years. You are over the age of 70.