How to Renew Your Driver's License in Arkansas
You can only renew your Arkansas driver’s license in person at a revenue office. It will cost $40 in most cases.
Written by Macy Fouse
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
You can only renew your
Arkansas
driver’s license in person at a revenue office. However, you may qualify for renewal by mail if you are out of state. Renewal will require a vision test and a $40 fee in most cases, and you’ll get your new license in three to four weeks in the mail.No one enjoys the process of license renewal—especially when it requires a visit to the DMV—but it’s a necessary evil for all drivers. Don’t put it off for too long, as driving with an expired license can come with fines and you may have to retake your driving exam.
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When to renew your driver’s license in Arkansas
Every
Arkansas driver’s license
card will list an expiration date on the front, right next to the issued date under your address. The Arkansas Office of Driver Services will likely send you a mail reminder about your upcoming renewal as long as your current address is consistent with the one on your license. If you’ve moved, you can change your address
online
. You can also opt to be reminded via text or email
.How to renew your driver’s license in Arkansas
In most cases, you can only renew your Arkansas license in person at a revenue office. However, you may be permitted to renew your license by mail in special circumstances.
Renew your license by mail
In Arkansas, you can only renew by mail if you’re out of the state for one of the following reasons:
- You are studying out of state
- You temporarily live out of state because of your employment
- You’re currently serving in the military outside of Arkansas
- You are temporarily overseas
If you think you qualify for mail renewal, you’ll need to call the Arkansas Driver’s License Issuance to be approved.
Renew your license in person
For Class D licenses, Arkansas drivers will need to go to their local revenue office for renewal.
When you get there, you’ll need to:
- Pass a vision test
- Show a valid form of ID, if you don’t have your old driver’s license
- Pay a renewal fee
- Have your photo taken
Here are the fees and durations of Class D licenses depending on the driver’s age:
Age | Fee | License duration | Renewal period |
|---|---|---|---|
Ages 18-21 | Prorated | 1 month past 21st birthday | On or after 21st birthday |
Ages 21-69 | $40 | 8 years | 1 year from expiration |
Ages 70+ | $20–40 | 4–8 years | 1 year from expiration |
If you’ve changed your name recently, you’ll have to bring proof of your new name, like a court order, marriage license, or divorce decree. You’ll also need to know your social security number (or bring your card).
If you need to apply for a
commercial driver’s license
or a REAL ID license
, you’ll have different steps and fees to complete. If you want to upgrade your Class D license to a REAL ID, it will cost $10 more. How long does it take to renew an Arkansas driver’s license?
When you apply for a license renewal, you’ll probably get a paper temporary license until you get your new license by mail in three to four weeks.
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FAQs
Can I renew my Arkansas driver’s license online?
Unfortunately, Arkansas only allows license renewals in person at a revenue office unless extenuating circumstances permit renewal by mail.
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