BOISE – As the May 7, 2025 REAL ID deadline approaches, the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages eligible Idahoans to Skip the Trip and renew their driver’s licenses or ID cards online. Many driver’s license offices operate on an “appointment only” basis, and customers needing a REAL ID must visit an office in-person to complete the process. Online renewals help reduce in-office wait times at locations that allow walk-ins, making it easier and more efficient for those who need a REAL ID (Star Card) to complete their transactions.
There is a $5 discount for online driver license renewal transactions. Save time and save a dime!
Online Renewal Eligibility
You may renew online if:
- You are between 21 and 69* years old. *Expiration date cannot exceed 70th birthday.
- Your most recent renewal was 4 years or less.
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- You hold a valid Idaho Class D license or ID card, even if it is expired.
- Your license has not been expired for more than 25 months.
- You are not changing your name or adding/removing endorsements or restrictions.
- You are not upgrading to a Star Card (REAL ID).
Please note: Star Card upgrades require an in-person visit with specific documents. Make an appointment at dmv.idaho.gov under “Driver’s License/ID Cards.”
Skip the Trip and renew online at dmv.idaho.gov to help free up offices for those needing REAL IDs.
Questions? Visit dmv.idaho.gov or call (208) 584-4343.