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License or ID renewal

How can I renew my license or ID?

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Renew your license by mail

When can I renew my license or ID?

Before expiration: Up to 1 year before your expiration date
Expires: Every 4 years on your birthday
After expiration: Up to 4 years after your expiration date (late fees may apply)

What do I need to renew my license or ID? (Choose tab)

If you're eligible to renew your license or ID online, you will need:

  • Your license/ID number
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Payment with credit or debit card (additional fees apply) or e-check/bank account number
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If you're eligible to renew your license or ID by mail, you will need:

  • Your renewal notice
  • The return envelope (included with your renewal notice)
  • Check/money order payable to the State of Michigan

If you lose or damage your return envelope, you can mail your renewal directly to:

Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48980

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If you're eligible to renew your license or ID at a self-service station, you will need:

  • Your license/ID or your renewal notice
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Payment with credit or debit card (additional fees apply) or cash (at select locations)

A $4.25 service fee will be charged for each item transacted at a station.

Find a self-service station

In most cases, you only need to visit an office every 12 years to take a photo as part of renewing your license or ID.

If you can’t renew your license or ID online, by mail or at a self-service station, and are required to visit a Secretary of State office, you will need:

  • Your license/ID
  • Payment with cash, check, money order, or credit or debit card (additional fees apply).

You will be required to take a vision test and a new photo during your visit.

Schedule an office visit

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