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Driver's License, Renewal

If you have a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) and wish to upgrade to a Real ID Compliant Driver’s License or Non-Enhanced Driver's License and want to upgrade to an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL), you must renew in person, and you will need documentation to establish identity.

Commerical Drivers License (CDL) must be renewed in person.

Renew Online

Renewing online is fast, easy, and secure. Upon completion, you will receive a temporary license. The permanent license will be mailed to you. You can renew online if your photo remains valid throughout the renewal period (2 or 4 years), as photos are valid for up to nine years.

Renew Online

Renew by Mail

You can renew by mail if your photo remains valid throughout the renewal period (2 or 4 years), as photos are valid for up to nine years.

What you'll need to renew by mail:

  • Renewal notice (or completed form VL-021)
  • Mail renewal notice and payment to Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603-0001

Renew in Person

Please note that office hours, services, and accepted payment methods differ by location.

What you'll need to renew in person:

  • Renewal notice (or completed form VL-021)
  • Current license or another form of identification
  • Payment

Note: additional documentation will be required if your name has changed or if you have a Real ID card marked "Limited Term."

Download the PDF form to your computer and then open it with Adobe Reader

Related Forms & Information
Title Sort descending ID# Description
Certificate of Veteran Status
VG-168
To apply for a Veterans plate and/or to have a Veterans designator added onto a VT license.
License/Permit Application - English
VL-021
To apply for a new issuance or renewal of a Vermont license or permit (Non-CDL).
License/Permit Application - Spanish
VL-021_spa
Solicitud de Licencia / Permiso | Para solicitar la emisión de cualquier licencia o permiso de Vermont nuevo/a o renovado/a (No CDL). VL-021 Spanish
Vermont Residency Certification - English
VL-002
To use as proof of Vermont residency for applicants who are minors or applicants who are over the age of eighteen (18) and who reside with others.