Updated on July1 15, 2021<\/strong> Your Louisiana driver\u2019s license is valid for six years and it must be renewed before the expiration date, which also coincides with your birthday.<\/p>\n Licensed drivers in LA state can renew up to 180 days before the expiration date. The following will show you how to renew a Louisiana driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n To complete your Louisiana driver\u2019s license renewal, you\u2019ll need your current driver\u2019s license or another valid document establishing your identity and legal residency, as well as your Social Security card.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also need to provide proof of liability insurance for any vehicle you own.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re renewing with the intention of receiving a REAL ID drivers license, you\u2019ll need to bring one primary and two secondary documents to establish your identity and two documents verifying your home address.<\/p>\n The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will send a renewal notice by mail within 100 days of your current driver license\u2019s expiration date.<\/p>\n The renewal notice will contain information stating whether you\u2019re eligible to complete your Louisiana driver\u2019s license renewal online, in person or by mail.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t receive a renewal notice, you must renew your drivers license in person at the nearest DMV Field Office.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve renewed, you\u2019ll receive a temporary license to use until your permanent driver\u2019s license arrives in the mail.<\/p>\n You can complete your Louisiana driver\u2019s license renewal online by visiting the Louisiana DMV\u2019s renewal website. You\u2019ll need to have your current driver\u2019s license along with a valid credit card for payment.<\/p>\n Simply follow the instructions listed on the screen to finish the renewal process.<\/p>\n You can renew your Louisiana driver\u2019s license by mail if you meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n If you meet all of the above requirements, you\u2019ll receive a mail-in renewal invitation as a part of your renewal notice.<\/p>\n You can also renew your driver\u2019s license by mail if you\u2019re currently out of state or out of the country due to military deployment.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to write a letter that includes the information on your drivers license, your current out-of-state or overseas address and a copy of your military ID and mail it to the OMV office in Baton Rouge.<\/p>\n You can renew your driver\u2019s license in person by visiting your nearest Louisiana DMV Field Office.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to renew in person if you didn\u2019t receive a renewal notice in the mail, need to retake a test or change personal information on your drivers license or completed your previous renewal by mail or online.<\/p>\n The state of Louisiana offers a 10-day grace period which you can use to renew your drivers license after the expiration date without incurring any penalties.<\/p>\n If you perform your Louisiana license renewal after the grace period ends, you\u2019ll be subject to a $15.00 late fee and a possible traffic citation.<\/p>\n If your driver\u2019s license expires while your driving privileges are suspended, you\u2019ll need to complete the entire suspension before you can renew.<\/p>\n The Office of Motor Vehicles charges $32.25 to renew a Class E personal license with a local service fee of up to $6.00 added in some areas.<\/p>\n The Louisiana DMV also charges a $15.00 late fee if your driver\u2019s license is expired for longer than 10 calendar days.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re over 70 years of age, you\u2019ll only pay $18.75 plus local service fees and you won\u2019t be charged any late fees if your license is renewed late.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Louisiana Driver\u2019s License Renewal Guide Updated on July1 15, 2021 Louisiana is home to 3.4 million licensed drivers, 1.4 million registered vehicles and a little over 40,000. Louisianians ride motorcycles.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11765,"parent":5377,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5557","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nLouisiana is home to 3.4 million licensed drivers, 1.4 million registered vehicles and a little over 40,000. Louisianians ride motorcycles. Louisiana residents cruise through the 134,115 road miles in their favorite car, the Nissan Altima. Up until 2018, the Toyota Camry was king, but it was quickly overtaken. The Pelican State drivers are right on trend since the Nissan Altima standing in the overall top five cars in the Us for 2020!<\/p>\nHow to Renew a Louisiana Driver\u2019s License<\/h2>\n
What Do I Need to Renew My LA Driver\u2019s License?<\/h2>\n
Driver\u2019s License Renewal Options<\/h2>\n
Online Driver\u2019s License Renewal<\/h3>\n
Renewing Your Driver\u2019s License By Mail<\/h3>\n
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Renewing Your Driver\u2019s License In Person<\/h3>\n
Renewing an Expired License in Louisiana<\/h3>\n
Louisiana License Renewal Fees<\/h3>\n