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.
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| State | Age trigger | Renewal cycle by age16→90+ timeline | Online renewalEligibility by age band | Vision testAt renewal | Reporting & insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AlabamaAL | 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 |
AlaskaAK | 69 | Same cycle; some renewal rules change at 69+ 5 yr 1690+ | Not available for 69+ | Every renewal for 69+ | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary |
ArizonaAZ | 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 |
ArkansasAR | 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 | |
ColoradoCO | 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 | |
DelawareDE | 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age 8 yr 1690+ | Yes for 70+ WITH physician-signed Mature Driver Fitness to Drive Certification recent change, IIHS outdated | Every renewal 70+ may submit eye report in lieu of in-office vision test | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount | |
FloridaFL | 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 |
GeorgiaGA | 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 |
HawaiiHI | 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 |
IdahoID | 63 | Before 63: 8 yr 4 yr 6390+ | Ages 18-66 70 and up | Every renewal All ages | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount |
IllinoisIL | 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 |
IndianaIN | 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 |
IowaIA | 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 |
KansasKS | 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 |
KentuckyKY | 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 | |
MaineME | 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 |
MarylandMD | 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 | |
MichiganMI | 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 | |
MissouriMO | 70 | Before 70: 6 yr 3 yr 7090+ | Not permitted | Every renewal All ages, in-person | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary |
MontanaMT | 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 |
NebraskaNE | 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 |
NevadaNV | 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 | |
New YorkNY | 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 | |
OhioOH | 65 | Before 65: 8 yr 4 yr 6590+ | Yes, available for 65+ per current BMV website | Every renewal for 65+ | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance: voluntary |
OklahomaOK | 70 | Same for every age 8 yr 1690+ | Yes, every other renewal | At in-person renewal 20/40 | Doctor: voluntaryInsurance discount |
OregonOR | 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 | |
TexasTX | 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 |
UtahUT | 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 |
VermontVT | 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 |
VirginiaVA | 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 | |
WyomingWY | 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.