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[mousiegirl]

I received a notice to go online to give information for license renewal.  does this mean I should study the handbook?

[Lisa Y]

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@mousiegirl wrote:

I received a notice to go online to give information for license renewal.  does this mean I should study the handbook?

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@mousiegirl  The license renewal is to get the new driver’s license which has a yellow star in the upper right hand corner. You will need this if you travel on domestic flights starting next year (I think). Or you will have to use your passport for domestic flights. It’s a new requirement to prove you’re a US citizen. I don’t believe there’s  written test if you already possess a valid driver’s license.

[itsmagic]

I don’t know what state you are in but in my state we can renew our drivers licenses either in person or online.  There is no test.  However to renew a license in our state that is travel compliant we have to go to a local office and bring extra documentation (like a passport) to prove we are who we say we are. 

[CANDLEQUEEN]

In my state we have to renew our license in person, because there is an eye exam involved. We only have to renew every 8 years though..  

[Bri369]

When the Sect. of State sends the renewal letter, it should specifiy if you need to take a test or not. 

We are allowed to renew online or by mail if no testing is needed. 

[goldensrbest]

I have to do this also,got to find out what i need to bring.

[proudlyfromNJ]

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@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:

In my state we have to renew our license in person, because there is an eye exam involved. We only have to renew every 8 years though..  

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@CANDLEQUEEN  Same with my state except we are sent a card in the mail with renewal info. It can be taken to the eye doctor to fill out and then mail in. New license is then mailed to you.

However if you want the new type license you must go in person.

[mimomof4]

In Michigan if you are able to renew online or through the mail you do not need to take a test.  They just re-use your last photo and send a new license.

[Cakers3]

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@mousiegirl wrote:

I received a notice to go online to give information for license renewal.  does this mean I should study the handbook?

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@mousiegirl  Nobody can accurately answer this question because we all live in different states.

So all these answers may not even apply to you.

The best you can do is go to the website of your state's transportation department or department of public safety; look on the letter for the website and/or phone number.

I've never heard of the written test or the driving test being required except for over certain ages but again that is state specific.

I do know that the licenses with the "gold star" are going to be required in 2020 to enter certain buildings and flying. 

[suzyQ3]

Yes, @Cakers3 is correct. You need to check your state's website.