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This project was funded by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and conducted by Dunlap and Associates, Inc.

License Renewal Requirements, Table 2
Age-based requirements
State Asked to report medical conditions during routine license renewal Other routine requirements for license renewal More frequent renewal In-person renewal Vision testing Road testing Medical report Other Additional information on renewal requirements for older drivers
CA Yes, all renewals Written knowledge test No Yes No No No No
NC Yes, in-person renewal only Traffic sign recognition test Yes No No No No No
MO Yes, in-person renewal only Traffic sign recognition test Yes No No No No No
KS Yes, in-person renewal only Submit proof of identity and proof of address if you have moved since last issuance Yes Yes No No No No
NH No, not asked to report Road test no longer required No No No No No No
IL Yes, in-person renewal only Road test for ages 75+; written test every other cycle Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
PA No, not asked to report Random requests for medical report No No No No No No
KY Yes, in-person renewal only Proof of address No No No No No No
DC Yes, in-person renewal only Physician certification of medical fitness on license application ages 70+ No Yes No No No No
OK Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
WY Yes, all renewals None No No No No No No
ND Yes, all renewals None Yes Yes No No No No
NE Yes, all renewals None No No No No No No
WV Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
WI Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
NJ Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
NM Yes, all renewals None Yes No Yes No No No
NY Yes, all renewals None No No No No No No
OH Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
UT Yes, all renewals None No No Yes No No No
VT Yes, all renewals None No No No No No No
WA Yes, in-person renewal only None No Yes No No No Yes
OR Yes, in-person renewal only None No No Yes No No No
MS Yes, in-person renewal only None No Yes No No No No
VA Yes, all renewals None Yes Yes No No No No
RI Yes, in-person renewal only None Yes No No No No No
SC Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
SD Yes, in-person renewal only None No No Yes No No No
IA Yes, all renewals None Yes Yes Yes No No No
AL Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
AR No, not asked to report None No No No No No No
AZ Yes, in-person renewal only None Yes No Yes No No No
CO Yes, all renewals None No No No No No Persons over 65 can renew by mail if they submit an application signed by an Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist
CT No, not asked to report None No No No No No No
FL Yes, in-person renewal only None Yes No Yes No No No
HI Yes, all renewals None Yes No No No No No
ID Yes, in-person renewal only None Yes Yes No No No No
LA Yes, in-person renewal only None No Yes No No No No
MA Yes, in-person renewal only None No Yes No No No No
ME Yes, all renewals None Yes Yes Yes No No No
MN Yes, in-person renewal only None No No No No No No
AK Yes, all renewals May not renew by mail if ages 69+ on the expiration date of the driver's license being renewed No Yes No No No No
TX Yes, in-person renewal only In-person renewal required for ages 79+. Two-year renewal and vision test required for applications ages 85+. Yes Yes Yes No No No
IN Yes, in-person renewal only If you are renewing a driver's license that is not expired because your last renewal was online, you must pass a standard vision screening or submit Vision Screening Documentation (State Form 56520) completed by a licensed Ophthalmologist or licensed Optometrist.https://www.in.gov/bmv/2566.htm Yes Yes No No No No
DE Yes, in-person renewal only During the first 5 years of the new renewal cycle law, driver's licenses may be issued for less than 8 years so that the number of renewals can be more evenly distributed over an 8-year period. No No No No No No
MD Yes, in-person renewal only Drivers ages 40+ renewing by mail must submit a report from a vision specialist; medical report and approval for new drivers ages 70+ No No No No No No
GA Yes, all renewals Customers are required to complete the driver's license/ID card application form, provide any required documents, and submit payment No No Yes No No No
NV Yes, all renewals Application completed every time Yes No No No No No Physician report and vision test required if done by mail and ages 71+
TN Yes, in-person renewal only Address verification No No No No No No
MT Yes, in-person renewal only A vision test is required for all in-person driver license renewals. For all mail-in or online renewals, a medical and eye evaluation is required by Montana State law. Yes Yes No No No No Must be able to pass vision test, and any further testing (written or drive tests) required by their doctor, prior to license renewal.
MI Yes, all renewals A driver's license cannot be renewed if it is suspended, revoked, or denied. Vision testing. Renewal applicants must provide satisfactory proof of identification. All driver's license renewal applicants are asked the following two questions: 1. In the last six months (or 12 months if applying for a chauffeur or CDL license) have you had a medical condition which affected your ability to drive?2. In the last six months (or 12 months if applying for a chauffeur or CDL license) have you had a fainting spell, blackout, seizure, or other loss of consciousness? No No No No No No