How to Renew Your Driver's License in Indiana

Indiana residents may renew their driver's licenses either online, in person, or at a self-service kiosk. Most drivers must renew every six years.
Written by Brenna Swanston
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
Indiana
residents may renew their driver's license online, at a self-serve kiosk, or in person. Most drivers must renew their license every six years, and fees range from $7 to $17.50 depending on age.
You should receive a renewal notice before your license's expiration date. In most cases, you can start the Indiana driver's license renewal process up to two years before the license expires. Once your license expires, you'll incur an administrative penalty of $6 for late renewal.
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When to renew your driver’s license in Indiana

If you're 74 years old or younger, you must renew your
Indiana driver's license
every six years. Drivers ages 75-84 must do so every three years, and those 85 and older must renew every two years. 
Indiana drivers can renew their licenses up to two years before they expire. You can find your license's expiration date in the top right corner of the card, in the section labeled "4b." Your expiration date should fall on your birthday.
Renewal fees are as follows:
  • Age 21-74: $17.50
  • Age 75-84: $11
  • Age 85 and older: $7

How to renew your driver’s license in Indiana

Indiana offers online and in-person driver's license renewal. Drivers can also renew at an Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) self-service kiosk.

Renew your license online

Indiana drivers who want to renew online must do so through the
myBMV website
. Drivers qualify to renew online every other year.
If you want to renew your license online, you must meet the following qualifications:
  • You are a U.S. citizen and an Indiana resident.
  • You are not planning to change your name, address, or other personal details.
  • Your driver's license hasn't been expired for more than 180 days.
  • You aren't required to take an exam.
  • You are 21-75 years old.
  • Your previous license photo is on file.
  • Your license has not been
    suspended
    , revoked, or invalidated.
When renewing online, prepare to provide your full name, date of birth, address, and Social Security number.

Renew your license at a self-service kiosk

Indiana residents also have the option to renew their driving license at a BMV Connect kiosk.
All of the above-listed online renewal requirements apply to kiosk renewals as well, with the exception of certain age restrictions. Drivers who are 75 and older and who have submitted a valid vision screening within 30 days of renewal may also renew their license at a self-serve kiosk.
If renewing at a kiosk, prepare to provide your driver's license number, your ZIP code, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Key Takeaway: Indiana drivers who want to renew their licenses online or through a BMV Connect kiosk must meet a list of qualifications.

Renew your license in person

If you renewed your license online last time, you must renew it in person at a BMV branch. Likewise, you must also renew in person if you have a
commercial driver's license
or for-hire endorsement. If you are changing your name or residential address, you are required to renew in person as well.
Make sure to bring the following with you to the BMV branch:
  • A document proving your identity
  • A document proving that you are a lawful U.S. resident
  • Evidence of your Social Security number
  • Two documents proving Indiana residency
If your license has been expired for more than three years, you must renew it in person, pay the $6 late fee, and pass a written test, driving test, and vision screening.

How long does it take to renew an Indiana driver’s license? 

No matter how you renew your driver's license in Indiana, you should expect to receive your new license in the mail within 14 days. If you renew in person, you will obtain a 30-day temporary license to hold you over in the meantime. 
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FAQs

Requirements vary among drivers, but you should prepare to submit documents that prove your identity, residential address, and Social Security number. You will also need to pay a renewal fee. This fee is $17.50 for most drivers.
Yes. Indiana allows drivers to renew their licenses online every other year. If your last driver's license renewal took place online, you'll have to renew in person this time around.
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