{"id":2652,"date":"2026-01-09T08:57:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=2652"},"modified":"2026-01-12T03:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T03:58:33","slug":"arkansas-drivers-license-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/arkansas-drivers-license-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to renew Arkansas driver\u2019s license\u200b?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I renew my Arkansas driver\u2019s license?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can renew an Arkansas driver\u2019s license in person at a revenue office or by mail. However, in\u00a0special circumstances, the state allows you to renew the license by mail. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to renew your license in person<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The simplest method of renewing your Arkansas driver\u2019s license is by visiting your neighborhood DFA Revenue Office in person. Follow these steps to complete the renewal process. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gather the necessary documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit your nearby DFA Revenue Office<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay the renewal fee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a photograph for the license<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get your new license<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must present proof of citizenship, identity, SSN, and two residency documents if you need to\u00a0modify\u00a0or correct your name, birth date, or gender. Drivers upgrading from a standard license to an Enhanced driver\u2019s license will also need to provide these extra documents. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to renew by mail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Arkansas, you can only renew by mail if one of the following circumstances applies to your absence from the state. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are studying outside of Arkansas <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re currently a military member stationed outside the state or temporarily abroad <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You work out of state and currently reside there<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To renew your Arkansas DL by mail, contact the Arkansas Office of Driver Services by email or phone. If you meet the criteria mentioned above, they will mail you a packet\u00a0containing\u00a0all the required information. Then complete the process and send the packet back to the address mentioned within. They will mail your license after processing your request. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is there a grace period for an expired driver\u2019s license in Arkansas? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, if you don\u2019t renew your license within\u00a031 days\u00a0of expiration, you have to retake your written test.\u00a0Even though there is no penalty for not renewing your license, driving with an expired license is illegal. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What documents do I need to renew my driver\u2019s license in Arkansas?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are a few documents that\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need for Arkansas driver\u2019s license renewal. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your current driver\u2019s license <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proof of identity and lawful presence <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Security Number (SSN) proof <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If necessary, corrective lenses for the vision test \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much will it cost to renew your driver\u2019s license in Arkansas?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Class D driver\u2019s license renewal currently costs $40. However, as soon as you turn 21, the license is valid for eight years. Here are the license fees and renewal periods for various age groups. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard 8-year license for drivers aged between 21 and 68: $40<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drivers under age 21: Prorated fee <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drivers over 69 years: $20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-driver ID card: $5 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">How long does it take for an Arkansas driver\u2019s license renewal?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll\u00a0receive a temporary license\u00a0immediately. 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