Missouri lets you renew online if your license is still valid and you meet a few basic requirements
You can renew your Missouri driver's license online through the Missouri Department of Revenue website if your current license has not expired more than one year ago, you are between 21 and 69 years old, and your address has not changed since your last renewal. The process takes about 10 minutes, costs $13.50, and you pay by debit or credit card. Your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
If your license expired more than a year ago, your address changed, you need to update your name, or you are under 21 or over 69, you must renew in person at a Missouri license office. The online system is designed only for straightforward renewals where nothing about your record or identity has shifted.
Key Takeaways
- You can renew online only if your current license expired within the last year and you are between 21 and 69 years old.
- The online renewal costs $13.50 and takes about 10 minutes; your new license arrives by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
- You will need your current Missouri driver's license number, Social Security number, and a valid payment card to complete the renewal online.
- If your address, name, or other personal information has changed, you cannot use the online system and must visit a license office in person.
Who can renew online and who must go in person
The Missouri Department of Revenue online renewal system is open to drivers whose license is still valid or expired no more than one year ago. You must also be between 21 and 69 years old. Your address on file must match your current address — if you moved, you cannot renew online. The same rule applies if your name changed since your last renewal, whether through marriage, divorce, or court order.
Drivers under 21 must renew in person because Missouri requires a new photo and in-person verification for younger drivers. Drivers 70 and older must also renew in person; Missouri requires medical certification and vision testing for this age group. If your license was suspended, revoked, or cancelled, you cannot use the online system. You also cannot renew online if you have an outstanding child support obligation or unpaid traffic fines flagged in the Missouri system.
What you need before you start the online renewal
Gather your current Missouri driver's license, your Social Security number, and a valid debit or credit card before you begin. You will enter your license number and Social Security number to verify your identity in the system. The Missouri Department of Revenue does not accept prepaid cards or gift cards for payment — the card must be linked to a bank account or credit line.
Have your current address ready. The system will pull your address from the Missouri database; if it is wrong, you will need to correct it during renewal. If your address has changed since your last renewal and the system shows your old address, you must stop and renew in person instead — the online system will not let you proceed if your address does not match what you provide.
Step-by-step process for renewing online
Go to the Missouri Department of Revenue website and select the driver's license renewal option. You will be directed to enter your current license number and Social Security number. The system will pull up your record and display your current information. Review your name, date of birth, address, and any restrictions or endorsements on your license to make sure everything is correct.
If all information matches, you will answer a few questions about your health and driving record — whether your vision has changed, whether you have been convicted of any traffic offenses since your last renewal, and whether you have any medical conditions that affect your ability to drive. Answer honestly; false statements on a renewal form are a crime in Missouri. Next, you will review the renewal fee of $13.50 and enter your payment card information. The system will process the payment when ready and issue you a confirmation number.
Print or save your confirmation number. Your new license will be mailed to the address on file within 7 to 10 business days. You can continue to drive on your current license until the new one arrives. If you do not receive your new license within 14 days, contact the Missouri Department of Revenue with your confirmation number.
What happens if the online system rejects your renewal
The most common reason the system stops a renewal is a mismatch between your address on file and the address you enter. If this happens, the system will tell you that you cannot renew online and will direct you to a license office. Bring your current license, proof of your new address (a utility bill, lease, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days), and your Social Security number.
If the system flags an outstanding child support obligation, unpaid traffic fines, or a suspension on your record, you cannot renew online. You must visit a license office in person. Bring documentation showing that the issue has been resolved — a letter from the child support enforcement office, proof of payment for fines, or a letter from the court showing the suspension has been lifted. Without proof of resolution, the license office cannot issue a new license.
How long your renewed license is valid
A Missouri driver's license renewed online is valid for six years from the date of renewal if you are between 21 and 69 years old. Your new license will show the expiration date on the front. You can renew online again when your license is within one year of expiration, as long as you still meet all the other requirements.
If you turn 70 before your license expires, you cannot renew online at that time. You will need to renew in person at a license office when your current license expires or when you turn 70, whichever comes first. After age 70, Missouri requires in-person renewal every four years instead of six.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I renew online if my license expired more than a year ago?
No. The online system only works if your license expired within the last year. If it has been expired longer than that, you must renew in person at a Missouri license office. Bring your expired license, proof of your current address, and your Social Security number.
What if I moved and my address on file is wrong?
You cannot renew online if your address has changed. You must visit a license office in person and bring proof of your new address, such as a utility bill, lease, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days. The office will update your address and issue your new license.
How do I check the status of my renewed license after I submit online?
Use your confirmation number on the Missouri Department of Revenue website to track your renewal. The system will show whether your license has been printed and mailed. If you do not see movement after 14 days, call the Missouri Department of Revenue with your confirmation number.
Can I renew online if I have a suspended license?
No. If your license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled, you cannot renew online. You must visit a license office in person and bring proof that the suspension has been lifted, such as a letter from the court or the Missouri Department of Revenue.
What payment methods does the online renewal system accept?
The system accepts debit cards and credit cards linked to a bank account or credit line. Prepaid cards, gift cards, and checks are not accepted. The $13.50 fee is charged when ready when you submit your renewal.