You can renew your Texas driver's license online if your license is not expired more than two years, you have no medical conditions to report, and you have not changed your name or address since your last renewal

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) lets you renew through their website without visiting an office. The process takes about 10 minutes, costs $16 for a four-year renewal or $32 for an eight-year renewal, and you pay by credit or debit card. Your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.

Online renewal is only available if your current license meets specific conditions. Your license cannot be expired for more than two years. You cannot have a medical condition that requires DPS review. Your name and address must be the same as what DPS has on file. If any of these do not explore to you, you will need to renew in person at a DPS office instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Online renewal works only if your license expired within the last two years, you have no medical conditions to report, and your name and address have not changed.
  • The renewal costs $16 for four years or $32 for eight years, and you pay by credit or debit card during the online process.
  • You start the renewal at the Texas DPS website using your driver's license number and date of birth to log in.
  • Your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days; you do not receive a temporary license online.
  • If your license expired more than two years ago, you have a medical condition, or your name or address changed, you must renew in person at a DPS office.

What you need before you start

Have your current Texas driver's license or ID card nearby. You will need your driver's license number and date of birth to log into the renewal system. If you do not have your license number memorized, look at the front of your card — it is the eight-digit number in the upper right corner.

You will also need a valid credit or debit card to pay the renewal fee. The system accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Have your card information ready but do not enter it until the system asks for it.

Steps to renew online

Go to the Texas DPS online renewal portal at dps.texas.gov and look for the "Driver License Online Services" or "Renew Your License" link on the homepage. Click it to start.

Enter your driver's license number and date of birth exactly as they appear on your license. The system will pull up your record. Review all the information on the screen — your name, address, and other details. If anything is wrong, stop here and renew in person instead, because the online system cannot change your personal information.

Confirm that you meet the renewal conditions: your license is not expired more than two years, you have no medical conditions to report, and your information is current. Check the box to confirm you are a Texas resident and that the information is correct.

Choose your renewal length: four years ($16) or eight years ($32). Enter your credit or debit card information and complete the payment. You will receive a confirmation number on screen — write it down or take a screenshot.

Your new license will be mailed to the address on file. You do not receive a temporary license or a receipt in the mail — only your new physical license card.

When you cannot renew online

If your license expired more than two years ago, you cannot use the online system. You must renew in person at a DPS office. Bring your expired license, proof of Texas residency (such as a utility bill or lease), and proof of identity.

If you have a medical condition that affects your driving — such as a seizure disorder, vision loss, or a condition that requires medication — DPS requires an in-person review. You will need to visit a DPS office and may need to provide a medical report from your doctor.

If your name has changed since your last renewal, you cannot renew online. You must go to a DPS office in person and bring a document that shows your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. The same applies if your address has changed — the online system cannot update your address.

What happens after you submit

After you complete the online renewal, the system shows a confirmation number. This confirms that DPS received your payment and renewal request. You do not need to do anything else.

Your new license is printed and mailed to the address on file. Standard mail delivery takes 7 to 10 business days. If you need your license sooner, you cannot expedite an online renewal — you would have to renew in person at a DPS office and request a license on the spot.

If your new license does not arrive within 10 business days, you can check the status of your renewal on the DPS website using your confirmation number. If there is a problem, you may need to visit a DPS office to resolve it.

If you need to renew before your license arrives

The online system does not issue a temporary license. If you need to drive before your new license arrives, you have two options: renew in person at a DPS office instead (you can get a license the same day), or carry your old expired license along with the confirmation number from your online renewal as proof that you have applied.

Police officers and other officials may accept the confirmation number as proof of a pending renewal, but this is not may provide. If you need to drive regularly before your new license arrives, renewing in person is the safer choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew online if my license is expired?

Yes, as long as it expired within the last two years. If it expired more than two years ago, you must renew in person at a DPS office.

What if I entered the wrong information during online renewal?

If you made a mistake before submitting, you can go back and correct it. If you already submitted and paid, contact the DPS to see if the renewal can be cancelled and refunded. You may need to visit a DPS office in person to resolve the error.

Do I get a temporary license when I renew online?

No. Online renewal does not issue a temporary license. Your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days. If you need to drive before it arrives, renew in person at a DPS office instead.

Can I renew online if I changed my address?

No. The online system cannot update your address. You must renew in person at a DPS office and bring proof of your new address, such as a utility bill or lease.

How do I know if my renewal was successful?

You receive a confirmation number on screen when ready after payment. You can use this number to check the status of your renewal on the DPS website. Your new license arriving in the mail is the final confirmation.