License or ID renewal

Michigan's new driver's licenses and IDs with higher security features are now in circulation. Residents will receive the new license or ID design if applying for their first card or when renewing/replacing their current card. There is no additional cost for the new card and all valid features, designations, and endorsements on a current license or ID will transfer to the new one. Michigan's old card design featuring the Mackinac Bridge is valid until expiration and will phase out over the next five years.

To receive your first-time REAL ID-compliant license or ID, an office visit and further documentation are required.

How can I renew my license or ID?

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Online

Renew your license online

Blue mailbox with two envelopes inside

By mail

Renew your license by mail

Two self-service stations

Self-service station

Renew at a self-service station

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Office visit

Only required for some renewals

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)

Self-service station Office visit

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I'm unable to renew my license/ID online, by mail or at a self-service station. Why is that?
  1. You renewed through alternative methods, such as by mail, online, or at a self-service station the last two renewals.
  2. Your Social Security number cannot be verified by the Department of State.
  3. You are not a U.S. citizen -- a non-citizen's legal presence must be verified at the time of renewal.
  4. Your license has been canceled or voluntarily surrendered.
  5. Your photograph is not on file or is more than 12 years old.
  6. You are listed on the sex offender registry.
  7. You have submitted a change of address online within the last 10 days.
  8. Your license has been expired for more than four years.
  9. Your license is suspended, revoked, or denied.
  10. You are turning 21 years old.
  11. You have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a hazmat endorsement.
  12. You have dual products on system, such as a driver's license and a state ID.
How much will it cost to renew my license or ID?

Standard license renewal - $18
Standard license late renewal - $25
Enhanced license renewal - $38
Enhanced license late renewal - $45
Standard ID renewal - $10
Enhanced ID renewal - $30

Fees vary for chauffeur, commercial, and other endorsements. Some residents are eligible for a no-fee ID.

Can I drive if my driver's license expires on a weekend or holiday?

The expiration date of your driver's license is extended to include the next business day if your driver's license expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Do I have to apply for a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card when I renew my driver's license or state ID card?

No. Michigan will continue to issue standard driver's licenses and state ID cards that are not REAL ID compliant. However, as of May 7, 2025, if you plan to fly domestically or enter certain federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants, you will need to bring documentation that meets the REAL ID requirements.

I lost or damaged my renewal mailer. Can I still renew my license or ID by mail?

Mail your information and payment to:
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive

Lansing, MI 48918

How do I replace a lost or stolen driver's license?

Online - in state or out of state You may request a replacement license through online services whether you are in state or out of state. A branch office visit will be required if you have changed your address within the last 10 days or renewed your license within the last four weeks. At a Secretary of State office If you are in Michigan, take acceptable proof of identification and your Social Security number to a Secretary of State office. Acceptable identity documents for the standard and enhanced licenses vary, but some of the documents that accepted for either include a valid, unexpired passport, a certified copy of your birth certificate with a raised seal issued by a U.S. or U.S. territory government office, federal or Michigan government issued photo ID card or a valid U.S. military photo ID card. More than one document may be required - faxes and photocopies are not accepted. Please refer to the Applying for a License or ID form (standard license) or the Applying for an Enhanced License or ID form (enhanced license) for more information. Fees for a duplicate license differ, depending on license type. Out of State - by mail If out of state, you must provide your complete name (first, middle and last), date of birth, driver's license number, Social Security number and out-of-state address. If you need to replace a standard driver's license and are ineligible for a Social Security number, you must provide a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration and proof of legal presence. You must have a valid Social Security number to obtain an enhanced license. All Social Security information will be verified. If you will be back in the state within 180 days, a temporary extension permit will be mailed. If you will not be back in Michigan within that time, a temporary extension permit will be mailed along with a duplicate driver's license application. For more information about a temporary extension permit or if you have questions about replacing a lost or destroyed license if out of state contact: Michigan Department of State
The Special Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918

Phone: 517-636-5872
Fax: 517-636-5865

Can you send me an application to extend or to renew my driver's license while I am out of state?

Online - out of state State laws requires that a driver's license be renewed at a Secretary of State office every 12 years in order to update the photograph and other information. If you are out of state and need to renew your driver's license, you may do so online provided you are not required to renew at a Secretary of State office. Go to online services Out of state - by mail If you will be returning to Michigan soon, a driver's license extension that is valid for 180 days after the date your license expires can be mailed. All that is needed is your complete name, date of birth, driver's license number, Social Security number, and out-of-state address. If you are renewing a standard license, and are ineligible for a Social Security number, you must provide a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration and proof of legal presence. You must have a valid Social Security number to renew an enhanced license. All Social Security information will be verified. If you are not going to be back in Michigan within 180 days of the driver's license expiration, information to renew your driver's license by mail, if eligible, will be sent to you. For a temporary extension permit or renewal application, log into online services or contact: Michigan Department of State
Special Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, Michigan 48918
517-636-5872