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Replacing a lost Louisiana driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Request a duplicate when your license is lost, stolen or damaged.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. If your license expires within 90 days, renew it instead of getting a duplicate.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Order online with a credit card if your mailing address matches your license; otherwise go to an OMV office.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. If you are under 18, bring a custodial parent or guardian to sign.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. If the mailed duplicate has not arrived after 30 days, visit a field office within 60 days of applying for a free replacement.

    Source: expresslane.la.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

Duplicate license online
A duplicate can be ordered online if your mailing address matches your license; it can take up to 30 days to arrive. If it never comes, visit a field office within 60 days of applying for a free replacement.Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Louisiana guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to LouisianaSteps and official links →

Official Louisiana links

Agency home pageexpresslane.la.gov ↗Appointmentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Driver handbookexpresslane.la.gov ↗Online renewalexpresslane.la.gov ↗REAL IDexpresslane.la.gov ↗Permit and first licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗New residentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Replace a licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗

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