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License/Permit Renewals

Renewal of Driver Licenses, Permits & ID's

Download information regarding residency requirements. (See Below)

You should receive a computer-printed renewal notice application in the mail, approximately 30 days before your driver license expires.

All questions on the computer-printed renewal application must be answered and your signature is required. Any changes (such as address change) must be indicated on the form.

Your completed application may be processed through the mail or at any of our DMV offices.

If you did not receive a computer-printed renewal application it will be necessary for you to complete the Application for Vermont Operator's License, Junior Operator's License, or Learner's Permit

DMV Mailing Address

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05603-0001

For the latest contact info, please click the following link: Vermont DMV Contact Page

Driver License Fees

Operator License (4-year license renewal) $45.00

Operator License (2-year license renewal) $28.00

See Complete License fees

About Photo-License/Permit Renewals

If you wish to have a photo-license and your last License/Permit photo was taken beforeJanuary 5, 2004 (or you have never had a photo License/Permit), you must visit one of our offices and you must bring two forms of identification.

If you wish to have a photo-license/permit and your last license/permit photo was taken on,or after January 5, 2004 you may request a photo renewal by mail.

Please remember that you may be required to provide two forms of identification (See Below) in order to complete any type of driver license/permit transaction.

See License/Permit/ID fees

Required Identity Documents

Proof of Identity Required

Each applicant for a learner's permit, operator's license or non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one primary document and one secondary document or two primary documents from the following lists. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., we must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

NOTE: Non-US citizens who wish to obtain a Learner Permit, Driver License, or Non-Driver Identification Card must provide proof of valid legal presence in the United States for at least 180 days from the date of the Learner Permit or Driver License Issuance forward. Download information about "ID & Legal Presence Requirements for Non-Citizens". Examples of acceptable proof include a Permanent Resident card (I-551), or a foreign passport with a US visa and I-94, showing class and expiration date. Further documentation may be required for some classes, such as students and exchange visitors. Any license or permit issued to a non-immigrant citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with his or her authorized duration of stay.

Primary Identity Documents

Photo driver license (cannot be expired more than one year).
State/province/territory issued photo ID card (cannot be expired more than one year).
Certified microfilm/copy of driver license or ID card (cannot be expired more than one year).
Certificate of birth (U.S. or Canadian issued). Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health. Hospital issued certificates and baptismal certificates are NOT acceptable.
Canadian Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
Court order. Must contain full name, date of birth and court seal. Examples include adoption document, name change document, gender document, etc.
Military ID
Valid passport, U. S. or Canadian. If foreign, appropriate CIS document also is required.
State issued photo learner permit. Out-of-state issued permit is NOT acceptable. Cannot be expired more than one year. A learner permit without a photo is NOT acceptable UNLESS accompanied by a primary document.
Canadian Department of Indian Affairs issued ID card. Tribal issued card is not acceptable. U.S. issued Department of Indian Affairs card is NOT acceptable.

Primary Identity documents include the following "Citizen & Immigration Services (CIS)" documents:

Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)
Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)
Northern Marina Card (I-551)
American Indian Card (I-551)
U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
Resident Alien Card (I-151, I-551, AR-3, AR-3A, or AR-103)
Temporary Resident Identification Card (K-688)
Non-resident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (I-185 or I-586)
Record of Arrival and Department (in a valid Foreign Passport) (I-94 or I-94W visa waiver program)
Record of Arrival and Departure w/attached photo stamped "Temporary Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident" (I-94)
Processed for I-551 stamp (in a valid Foreign Passport)
Permanent Resident Re-entry Permit (I-327)
Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
Record of Arrival and Departure (in a Certificate of Identity) (I-94)
Record of Arrival and Departure Stamped "Refugee", "Parole", "Parolee" or "Asylee") (I-94)
Employment Authorization Document (card) "EAD" Ins. form I-766

Secondary Identity Documents

All Primary Identity Documents
Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card. Tribal ID card is NOT acceptable.
Photo driver license/ID card, expired more than one year
Court order that does not contain the applicant's date of birth.
Employer photo ID card
Foreign birth certificate. Must be translated by approved translator.
Health insurance card, i.e., Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser, HMO.
IRS/State tax forms W-2 NOT acceptable
Marriage certificate/license
Civil Union certificate
Medical records from doctor/hospital
Military dependent ID
Military discharge/separation papers
Parent/guardian affidavit. Parent/guardian must appear in person, prove his/her identity and submit a certified/notarized affidavit regarding the child's identity. Applies only to minors.
Gun Permit
Pilot's license
School record/transcript (Must be certified)
Social security card (Metal or laminated card is NOT acceptable)
Social insurance card (for Canadian residents only)
Student ID Card (Must contain photo)
Vehicle title (Vehicle registration NOT acceptable)
Photo Welfare card
Prison release document

Source: Vermont Statutes, Title 23 Motor Vehicles, Chapter 9 Operators' Licenses, Subchapter 1 General Provisions, §603. Application for and issuance of license, Subsection (d)

(d) In addition to any other requirement of law or rule, a citizen of a foreign country shall produce his or her passport and visa, alien registration receipt card (green card), or other proof of legal presence for inspection and copying as a part of the application process for an operator license, junior operator license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card. Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, an operator license, junior operator license, learner permit, or non-driver identification card issued to a citizen of a foreign country shall expire coincidentally with his or her authorized duration of stay. A license or permit issued under this section may not be issued to be valid for a period of less than 180 days. Click here to find information about "ID & Legal Presence Requirements for Non-Citizens".

Additional documentation may be required at the department's discretion if documentation submitted is questionable or if there is reason to believe the person is not who s/he claims to be.

Proof of Residency

Effective July 1, 2006 Vermont statutory law requires an applicant for a Vermont License/Permit/ID to be a Vermont resident. Below are the requirements for each of these items.

Proof of Residency Requirements for a Vermont License/Permit/ID

To prove Vermont residency, applicants must provide the Department with two pieces of mailwith their current name and street address. These are not considered identity documents, they are only used to prove residency. If mail is not received at your street address, provide any two (2) of the following which show street address:

Utility bill -- must list service address.
Property tax bill with physical location.
Lease or Landlord statement.
Vermont EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card or Vermont AIM (Advanced Information Management) identification card.
Homeowners/Renters insurance (policy/proof of claim).

If the applicant resides with others and gets no mail at their street address:

Signed statement from the person with whom they reside, and one proof of residency document (above) from that person.

US Military, Active Duty:

If residing in Vermont -- see above.
If residing out-of-state -- military ID and proof Vermont is their residence in military records, such as Leave and Earnings Statement or orders.

Minors:

Parental Residency Affidavit and one (1) parent residency document from above.
Parent/Guardian evidence of relationship to applicant.

Note: This is not an exclusive list.

This requirement pertains to new Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses, Enhanced Driver Licenses or Non-Driver ID’s, however, upon renewal of an applicant’s Operator’s License, Commercial Driver’s License, Enhanced Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID, if the applicant has an out-of-state legal address, he or she is required to provide one of the above documents to prove Vermont residency. (An out-of-state mailing address is acceptable provided the applicant has a Vermont legal address.)

This does not affect visiting citizens of a foreign country. Any License or Non-Driver ID that may be issued to these applicants will expire coincidentally with their authorized duration of stay, provided that authorized stay has at least 180 days remaining.