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Renewing a Delaware driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Renew any time in the 180 days before your license expires.

    Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Renew online or at any DMV office.

    Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. At an office, turn in your old license, fill in an application and pass an eye screening.

    Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pay the $50 renewal fee, plus $10 if your license has already expired.

    Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. If you're switching to a compliant (REAL ID) license, bring the checklist documents for a one-time check.

    Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

License length
8 years, except for some non-citizens (limited by length of stay), hazmat holders and Driving Privilege Card holders.Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
When you can renew
Any time in the 180 days (six months) before expiration. A reminder is mailed about 60 days ahead.Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Yes. You can renew online or at any DMV office.Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewal fee
$50.00 for an 8-year Class D renewal.Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Late renewal fee
$10.00 if you renew after the expiration date.Source: dmv.de.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Delaware guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to DelawareSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Delaware links

Agency home pagedmv.de.gov ↗Appointmentsdmv.de.gov ↗Driver handbookdmv.de.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)dmv.de.gov ↗REAL IDdmv.de.gov ↗Permit and first licensedmv.de.gov ↗New residentsdmv.de.gov ↗Replace a licensedmv.de.gov ↗Feesdmv.de.gov ↗

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