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  Renewing a Washington State Drivers License


Your license expires on your birthday 5 years after it was issued. You can renew a license up to 90 days before it expires. If you are not in Washington when your license expires, see Renew your driver license while out of state.

 

How to renew your license

  • You can renew your drivers license at any of the driver licensing office.
    • You must pass a vision screening.
    • You may be asked to take other examinations, if necessary.
    • Fee of $25. If it is more than 60 days after your license expired, you will also be charged a $10 late fee. Payable in check or cash only
    • You might need a proof of residence. To check if you will need the proof of residence, please enter your address in the USPS Zip Code Lookup at http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp. If the search results don’t match you may be required to verify your address when you renew your license.
OR
  • Online, if you have received a letter from Licensing office stating you can renew online.

Renewing you Enhanced Driver License/ID Card (EDL/ID)

See Renew your EDL/ID to learn how to renew your Enhanced Driver License or ID card.

Serving in the military?

You do not need to renew your driver license during the term of your military service if you are:

  • a member of the armed forces or National Guard on active duty.
  • a reservist called to duty for 180 days or more.
  • the spouse or dependent of an active member of the military.