
Think it’s time to renew your license? Arizona has one of the longest initial renewal periods: You only renew your license at the age of 65 and then every five years after that! The only exception is Travel-ID’s, which expire every eight years.
In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the Arizona driver’s license renewal process for seniors.
If you are under 65, you need to go in every 12 years to renew your picture on your card. If you do not renew your photo, your license will still be valid, but you will be barred from replacing a lost ID or other services until you do.
If you are over 65, you need to renew your license every five years.
If you get the Travel-ID, otherwise known as the REAL-ID, you will need to renew every eight years if you are under 65. Otherwise, the process stays the same.
There is no grace period for expired licenses in Arizona! If you are caught driving with an expired license, the penalties and fines range based on the situation. You could land anywhere from a $120 traffic ticket to a Class 2 misdemeanor charge. This carries a maximum of four months jail time, a $750 fine (plus surcharges), and two years of probation.
During Covid-19, licenses set to expire between March 1 and Dec 31 2020 were automatically extended for one year from their expiration date.
If you plan to use airport services or visit certain government facilities, you will need the Travel ID to reduce hassle. Otherwise, you will be required to carry other forms of federal id like a current passport.
No. You can only renew your license in person at a local MVD office. You can use the AZ MVD NOW Site to:
You can ONLY request an extension of your license by mail if:
To renew your license in person, follow these steps.
That’s everything you need to know about renewing your driver’s license in Arizona. Make sure to start the process early on to avoid unnecessary complications at the MVD office.
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