Senior Driver License Renewal Rules: All 50 States + DC

Compare renewal cycles, in-person requirements, vision tests, physician reporting, and insurance discount mandates across every US state. Verified against 51 official DMV/SOS/MVD sources and state statutes. Last updated 2026-04-16.

State renewal rules Verified April 16, 2026
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StateAge triggerRenewal cycle by age16→90+ timelineOnline renewalEligibility by age bandVision testAt renewalReporting & insurance
62
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
Under 62
62 and up
Every in-person renewal
20/40 at least one eye
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
69
Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 69+
5 yr
1690+
Not available for 69+
Every renewal for 69+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
65
Before 65: 12 yr
5 yr
6590+
AZ offers some online renewal since Feb 2021, but 65+ in-person requirement may override
VERIFY against current AZMVDNow.gov eligibility.
Every renewal for 65+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
70
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Not permitted for any driver (all ages)
Every other renewal
For all ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
70
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
Under 70
70-79 limited
80 and up
Every renewal for 70+
Doctor must reportInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
Yes if photo newer than 10 years (all ages)
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
65
Before 65: 8 yr
2-year option for 65+
6590+
Yes, every other renewal for all ages
No vision test required at renewal for any age
CT is one of 7 states with no vision requirement
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Not permitted for any driver
all renewals at DMV facility
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
70
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes for 70+ WITH physician-signed Mature Driver Fitness to Drive Certification
recent change, IIHS outdated
Every renewal
70+ may submit eye report in lieu of in-office vision test
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
80
Before 80: 8 yr
6 yr
8090+
Yes, even for 80+ if vision test results submitted electronically by eye doctor beforehand
Every renewal for 80+
Can be taken at FLHSMV service center (free) or by licensed physician/optometrist using form HSMV 72119 S
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
64
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes, every other renewal for all ages
Every renewal for 64+
Unusual age trigger - not 65
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
72
Before 72: 8 yr
4 / 2 yr
7290+
Limited to 2 consecutive renewals for all ages
must appear in person at least every 16 years
Every renewal
For all ages per Hawaii DOT
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
63
Before 63: 8 yr
4 yr
6390+
Ages 18-66
70 and up
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
69
Before 69: 8 yr
4
2
1 yr
69818790+
Not available for 79+
Every renewal for 79+
Effective July 1, 2026
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
75
Before 75: 6 yr
3 / 2 yr
7590+
Yes at 75+ if vision form pre-submitted
otherwise in-person
Every renewal for 75+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
70
Before 70: 8 yr
8 / 2 yr
7090+
Under 70
70 and up
Every renewal
All ages (20/40 both eyes combined or better eye). 20/50-20/70 = daylight-only restriction. Vision Report from eye specialist acceptable
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
65
Before 65: 6 yr
4 yr
6590+
Yes for ages 21-64 via iKan.ks.gov
NOT available at 65+
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes if photo newer than 16 years
Every renewal for ALL drivers
New mandatory law effective Jan 1, 2025
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
70
Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 70+
6 yr
1690+
Yes general
NOT permitted 70+ except with medical affidavit
Every renewal for 70+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
62
Before 62: 6 yr
4 yr
6290+
Not permitted for 62+ per IIHS
Every renewal for 62+
First renewal after 40, then every other
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
40
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes if photo newer than 16 years
Every renewal for 40+
Under 40: every other renewal
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
75
Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 75+
5 yr
1690+
No at 75+
Every renewal for 75+
RMV/AAA or MA-licensed optometrist/ophthalmologist certificate valid 12 months
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
Yes every other renewal (no age restriction)
Only when renewing in person
Every other cycle for all ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
No age
rule
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
Not permitted for any driver
Every renewal
All ages, in-person at DVS
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes every other cycle (if not expired >12 months)
same rules for all ages
At in-person renewal
Free via DPS
online renewals skip if vision on file
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
70
Before 70: 6 yr
3 yr
7090+
Not permitted
Every renewal
All ages, in-person
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
68
Before 68: 8 yr
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
4 yr
687490+
Yes, every other renewal
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
72
Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 72+
5 yr
1690+
Under 72
72 and up
72+ every renewal; under 72 when renewing in person
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
65
8
4 yr
166590+
Available for 16-70 only
71+ are not eligible
Every renewal for 71+
Doctor must reportInsurance discount
75
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
Yes, every other renewal
Every renewal
All ages (20/40)
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
65
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
Yes, both mail and online (no senior-specific block)
Every ten years for all drivers
20/50, not age-specific
Doctor must reportInsurance discount
71
Before 71: 8 yr
4
1 yr
717990+
General every other cycle
79+ can renew online via two-step vision-first portal
Every renewal for 75+; by eye doctor electronically for 79+ online
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes, all ages (currently)
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
66
Before 66: 8 yr
5 yr
6690+
Yes, every other renewal (with REAL ID provisions)
Every renewal
Vision + road-sign recognition at in-person
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
70
Before 70: 6 yr
4 yr
7090+
Ages 21-69
70 and up
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
65
Before 65: 8 yr
4 yr
6590+
Yes, available for 65+
per current BMV website
Every renewal for 65+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
70
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes, every other renewal
At in-person renewal
20/40
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
65
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Not available for 65+
Every in-person renewal for 65+
Doctor must reportInsurance discount
45
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
Yes, for all ages
Not routine at renewal
Triggered via random medical exam program (~2,000 drivers/month randomly selected, 45+
Doctor must reportInsurance discount
72
Before 72: 5 yr
2 yr
7290+
Yes, every other renewal
Every renewal, all drivers
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes, for all ages
Every renewal, all drivers
Since Oct 1, 2020
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
65
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
Yes, every other renewal
Every renewal
65+ online renewers must submit eye doctor vision statement dated within 1 year
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
75
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Under 75
75 and up
At in-person renewal
20/40 each eye separately and both together
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
79
Before 79: 8 yr
8
2 yr
798590+
Under 79
79 and up
At in-person renewal general; every renewal for 79+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
65
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Yes for ages 21-65
65+ may still use online but must complete vision test (in-office or eye doctor certificate)
At in-person renewal general; every renewal for 65+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
4 yr
1690+
By mail unless new photo required (8-year photo update)
No requirement at renewal
VT is unique outlier - no vision test
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
75
Before 75: 8 yr
5 yr
7590+
Not available for 75+
At in-person renewal general; every renewal for 75+
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
70
Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 70+
8 yr
1690+
Under 70
70 and up
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
No age
rule
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
Yes, every other renewal
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount
65
Same for every age
8 yr
1690+
Available for up to age 64
65+ must visit DMV
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
No age
rule
Same for every age
5 yr
1690+
By mail every other renewal
Every renewal
All ages
Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary
All 51 jurisdictions shown. Sorted alphabetically by default.
Methodology. Every data point comes from the state's official DMV/SOS/MVD site, the state statute (via the legislature site or Justia), or the IIHS License Renewal Laws Table as a cross-check. Database v0.6, 51 entries. We re-check each quarter. Questions? See our full methodology.