How to Renew Your Driver's License in Louisiana
License renewal in Louisiana costs $18.75 to $32.75 and can be done online, by mail, or in person at your local DMV.
Written by Bonnie Stinson
Edited by Georgina Grant
You can renew your
Louisiana driver’s license
180 days before expiration online, in person, or by mail. The cost is between $18.75 and $32.75, depending on your age and time of renewal. - Drivers aged 69 and younger will pay $32.75, and drivers 70 and older will pay $18.75 to renew.
- Failure to renew before your license expires could result in a $500 fine and up to six months of jail time.
- Your license is valid for six years from the date of issuance.
- You should receive a license renewal letter in the mail—but if you didn’t, you must still renew on time.
- Drivers aged 69 and younger will pay $32.75, and drivers 70 and older will pay $18.75 to renew.
- Failure to renew before your license expires could result in a $500 fine and up to six months of jail time.
- Your license is valid for six years from the date of issuance.
- You should receive a license renewal letter in the mail—but if you didn’t, you must still renew on time.
When to renew your driver’s license in Louisiana
All driver’s licenses in
Louisiana
come with an expiration date that is listed to the right of the license/ID number and license class. A Louisiana driver’s license is valid for six years, and you must renew it before it expires. The expiration date is the same as your birthday.
Licenses can be renewed up to 180 days before the expiration date.
You will receive a notice by mail 100 days before your current driver’s license is set to expire. This notice will let you know if you’re eligible to complete your Louisiana driver’s license renewal online, in person, or by mail.
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How to renew your driver’s license in Louisiana
For eligible drivers, license renewal can be done online, by mail, or in person. Your driver’s license renewal notice will state where and how you can renew your license.
Renew your license online
If the current address on your ID or any personal information is not changing, you are eligible to renew your driver’s license online. If you require a change of address, you must visit a local OMV office to renew.
Head to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle’s
online portal
and follow the instructions for renewal. To renew your license online, you must have the following items:
- Your current Louisiana driver's license
- Valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)
Your license renewal will include a service charge for renewing online. For most drivers, the fee for renewing an E class driver’s license is $32.75 plus an additional $6 state fee in some locations.
Renew your license by mail
You can renew your Louisiana driver’s license by mail if:
- You are under 70 years old
- Your current license is not suspended, lost, or stolen
- Your current driver’s license has been expired for less than one year
- You have previously renewed your license in person
If you meet all of the requirements listed above, you will receive a mail-in option as part of your renewal notice.
If you are currently out of state or country due to military deployment, you are also eligible to renew your license by mail. You will be required to write a letter to the OMV office in Baton Rouge that includes the following information:
- All information on your driver's license
- Your current out-of-state or overseas address
- A copy of your military ID
Letters and a completed application can be mailed to:
Office of Motor Vehicles
Attention: Reconstructed License
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
If you are renewing out of state, be sure to complete the
Temporarily Residing Out of State Application for Reconstructed Duplicate/Renewal License/ID Card
.Renew your license in person
If you’re unable or not eligible to renew your license online or by mail, or if you require any information changes, you must visit your local Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a new driver's license.
In order to renew your license, you must have the following documents:
- Your current driver’s license
- An additional piece of ID proving your identity and legal residence in the state
- Your Social Security card
You will also be required to pass a vision test prior to renewing your license. After paying the $32.75 renewal fee (plus applicable state fees) and passing the vision test, the OMV will issue a temporary driver’s license that is valid until you receive your new permanent license in the mail.
As of 2016, the state of Louisiana began issuing Real ID-compliant credentials. You must visit an OMV office to obtain a credential with a Real ID indicator. If renewing online, the credential you receive will display "Not for Federal Identification."
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How long does it take to renew a Louisiana driver’s license?
If renewing your driver’s license online, it can take up to 30 days to receive your new license in the mail.
If not received after 30 days from the date of application, head over to your local field office within 60 days of application. You will be eligible for a replacement license at no charge.
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Is there a grace period for Louisiana driver’s license renewal?
Louisiana offers a 10-day grace period from the date of expiration to renew your license without incurring any penalties. If you renew after 10 days, you’ll be liable for a $15 late fee and potential traffic citation.
Can I renew my Louisiana driver’s license online?
If you do not require a change to personal information, you can renew your driver’s license online. You must have your current Louisiana driver’s license and a valid form of payment.
