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How long does it take to renew a driver’s license?
My license is expiring soon, but I need to drive to work every day. How long will it take for me to get a new one?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Living
without a driver’s license
can be very stressful, but luckily it shouldn’t take too long to renew yours. In most states, you can expect to receive your new license within a few weeks.When it comes time to renew your license, you may be able to pick between one of three renewal options:
- Renew in person
- Renew by mail
- Renew online
Depending on what state you live in, you may not have the option to renew
your license
online or in person. Once you’ve completed your renewal application, it usually only takes a few weeks to receive your new permanent license in the mail. If you renew by mail, the process might take longer, since the renewal materials need to reach an office before your renewal can be processed. If you renew in person or online, you’re also likely to receive a temporary license that will remain valid for around 60 days.
To avoid any stress about not having a license, you should always consider renewing your license early. Most states will send out a reminder to renew your license a few months before it expires, so you should take the time to do it then. A few states will allow you to renew your license as early as a year before it expires, so that’s something you can consider if you’re especially worried about it.
Once you’ve gotten your license sorted out, you should consider downloading the car insurance comparison app
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