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You must renew in person once every eight years. If you have received a post card asking you to renew in person, you must do so.

You may renew your ID card in person at a DMV office at any time. You do not have to wait for the expiration date to approach. You may renew at any DMV office within the state regardless of your city or county of residence.


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If you present your existing ID card for renewal, you may renew one time without meeting the new proof of identity requirements under the Advanced Secure Issuance (ASI) program. The DMV will eventually ask for this, however, during one renewal between now and 2017.

If you are required to renew in person, you may wish to comply with the ASI requirements voluntarily. You must present your existing license, additional proof of identity documents and proof of your residential address. Start on our ASI Rollout page to see whether the DMV office you will use has implemented ASI and for dates, forms and documentation requirements.


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A Nevada Identification Card is valid for four years and expires on your birthday unless immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth. If immigration documents are used, the expiration of your card will coincide with the departure date on your immigration documents, or in four years, whichever is sooner.

It is your responsibility to renew your card on time whether you receive a notice or not. Please keep your address current with us. See Address Changes.

You will receive one of two forms in the mail within 30 days of the expiration date. If you qualify to renew by Internet or mail, you will receive a Renew By Mail Application. If you do not qualify, you will receive a post card stating that you must renew in person. 

If you do not receive a notice, please call or email your name, current address and ID Card or Social Security number. You may be able to renew without a DMV office visit. Nevada residents out-of-state should call (775) 684-4560 or toll-free 1-877-368-7828.


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Internet

You must have a renewal notice with access code to renew by Internet. If you received a post card asking you to renew in person, you must visit a DMV office.

It's fast, easy, secure and best of all, no lines! You may renew your card with the access code from the renewal notice. In most cases, you will receive a new ID card with your existing photo in the mail. Get started here.

Renewals are sent to the address we have on record. If your address is incorrect, please renew by mail or in person. 

Choose e-check or debit! We accept electronic checks, debit cards from your checking account, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Using e-check or debit saves taxpayer dollars through reduced fees.

    
Mail/Fax

If you received a post card asking you to renew in person, you must visit a DMV office. The only exceptions are for members of the Armed Forces, their spouses, dependents or certain federal employees.

You should mail your renewal if you have received a renewal notice but are not eligible for an Internet renewal because of an address change or other unusual situation.

If you do not receive any notice or post card, please call or e-mail your name, current address and driver license number. You may be able to renew without a DMV office visit. Nevada residents out-of-state should call (775) 684-4560 or toll-free 1-877-368-7828. We may ask you to include a Payment Authorization (VP-205) for fee payment on mailed or faxed renewals.

 

 

In Person

You may renew in person at any DMV office. This is suggested only if you are renewing early, have multiple DMV transactions or you are not eligible for Internet or mail renewal.


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You may renew online up to one year after expiration without late penalties. If your ID Card has been expired for more than one year, you must renew in person and present one or more of the documents listed under Proof of Identity. This is typically a birth certificate and a Social Security card.


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You may renew your ID card at any time in person at DMV office. This is highly recommended for those who are planning an extended trip outside of Nevada. Active-duty military members are encouraged to renew in person when visiting Nevada. You may visit any DMV office regardless of your city or county of residence.

If your expiration date is less than 6 months away, the new year of expiration will be set four years ahead. If the expiration date is 6 months to one year from the date of renewal, the year of expiration will be set three years ahead. 

The same 6-month rule applies if you are renewing more than a year ahead of expiration. For example, if the expiration is one year and five months from the date of renewal, the new year of expiration will be set three years ahead. If the expiration is one year and seven months away, the new year of expiration will be two years ahead.


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