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How to renew a driver’s license in Idaho  

A driver’s license can be renewed in Idaho in three ways: in person, by mail, or online. Here’s what you need to do: 

To renew it in person 

• Schedule an appointment with a nearby DMV.  
• Produce documents that prove your identity, birthdate, SSN, and residency.  
• Prepare to attend the driving and written tests if your license remains expired for more than 25 months.  
• Pass the vision examination with or without corrective lenses. You have to wear corrective lenses when driving if required.  
• Pay the renewal fees based on your age and any applicable tests.  
• Get a new photograph taken.  
• Then you will get a temporary paper license. You will receive the new license in around 12-14 days. 

To renew it online 

• Visit the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) website.  
• Enter the required information from your current driver’s license. 
• Also, provide any other personal details. 
• Pay the renewal fee (Fees may vary depending on the age and license validity period). 
• Once the required information is provided, you’ll get confirmation that your license renewal has been processed. 
• Since the renewal is made online, you will not receive a temporary paper license. You will receive your new license in 12-14 days via mail.

To renew it by mail 

• Apply for a 4-year or an 8-year license when you receive the renewal application notice in the mail.
• Fill out the application that’s included in the notice. 
• Send the filled application, a check for the $30 renewal fee, and a $1 administration fee to the address specified in the renewal notice. 
• In around 14 days, you will receive a new license via mail with your current photo and signature.