
Are you ready to renew your Delaware driver’s license? If so, this handy guide may be well worth a read. We’ve condensed all of the important information into a single page so you know the different options you have and the steps you need to complete.
Your license is valid for eight years. You can renew up to six months before it expires. The DMV will send you a courtesy message about 60 days before your license expires.
If you do not renew on time, the DMV charges an additional $10 late fee.
Delaware does not have a grace period for driving with an expired license. If you are caught driving without a valid license, it is a misdemeanor. The first offense is punishable with a $50 to $200 fine. In case of a second violation, you could face a $100 to $500 fine plus up to six months in jail!
Drivers in Delaware can either choose to renew their license online or in person. However depending on the option you choose, there will be different requirements and processes.
You may qualify to renew online if:
To renew online, you’ll need to create and log-in to a myDMV account from the official Delaware DMV site. Then you need to follow these steps:
If you do not receive an account activation email from the DMV within 72 hours, send your email address and username to dmvcustomerservice@delaware.gov
You will need to renew in person if:
If you do not receive an account activation email from the DMV within 72 hours, send your email address and username to dmvcustomerservice@delaware.gov
Note: You can not renew your driver’s licence if you accumulated enough points to have your license suspended or revoked
If you’re going to upgrade to a real-ID, you’ll need to have on you a variety of documentation, including;
At the time of writing, the driver’s license renewal fee in Delaware is $40. If your license is expired, it will be an additional $10. We recommend that you check the latest fees at the DMV website since they are subject to change.
You can pay by cash, check, money order, and most debit/credit cards such as VISA, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover.
If you pay by personal check but the DMV can not collect the fee, there will be another $25 penalty fee. All fees plus the penalty fee must be paid within 10 days or your license will be suspended.
It depends! Starting May 3, 2023, a standard driver’s license will not qualify as your federal ID. If you plan to board a domestic plane or enter a US military base (or various other government facilities), you will need a federally approved ID to do so. You can use a passport or other federal ID, but a REAL-ID can be a handy alternative.
That’s everything you need to know about renewing your driver’s license in Delaware, make sure to do so well before your license expires to avoid unnecessary complications. If you need help studying for renewal exams, then Zutobi is the perfect study resource with state-of-the-art refresher exams.
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