How to Renew Driver’s License with Temporary Permit

If you hold a temporary driver's permit, you may find you need to upgrade this to a permanent license. Alternatively, your permanent license may expire and need to be renewed while you are still using the temporary permit. Learn more about how this is done in our guide.

There are a number of different types of temporary permits available to America's drivers. Before we take a look at how to renew your license while using a temporary permit, let's examine why you might need one of these permits.

Some states and jurisdictions offer temporary licenses for a variety of reasons — for instance, if a license is lost or damaged, or if it needs to be upgraded to cover a different vehicle class. These temporary permits may be issued for 30 or 60 days according to the jurisdiction's specific guidelines. In some cases, you may receive a temporary permit if you have been excluded from driving following a DUI or other conviction.

You may receive a temporary or provisional driving permit when you are taking your driving lessons. Generally, this will permit you to operate a motor vehicle under the guidance of a professional instructor. If the process takes longer than expected, it is possible that your license may expire during this time, or that you lose your driving license or it is damaged. If this is the case, you may need to apply for a new license while you are still using your instruction permit.

You may receive a temporary driving permit while you are in the process of applying for your license, or while you are renewing it. In this case, the permit will be given to you automatically when your application is submitted. You may use this temporary license until you receive your new, permanent license.

The process for renewing your driver's license when you are using a temporary permit is much the same as if you were renewing your license as normal. You will need to apply at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or at the local courthouse in your jurisdiction. Once the application is submitted, you will either continue to use your temporary permit until the request is approved and you receive your new license, or you will be issued a new, temporary applicant permit as noted above.

To renew your license, follow this step-by-step process.

Different states and jurisdictions have different protocols in place for renewing your license. However, in most cases, you will need to visit either your local courthouse or the local DMV office to submit your application. Of course, you don't want to make the journey in person, so contact the local courthouse by telephone beforehand and find out if you need to visit their office or the local DMV office. You may also want to double-check that you know which DMV office handles your local area.

In most cases, you will need to visit the office in person to complete and submit your application. To support this in-person visit, you will need to take your existing driver's license, even if it has expired. If you do not have an existing driver's license, you may need some other form of identification. Take your temporary permit along as well.

When you renew your driver's license, you should also take the opportunity to tell the representative at the DMV or local courthouse about any changes to the information they hold on file. The most important information will be contact and address information, as these details will be used to inform you about any issues with your application and to send the new license to you. You may also want to share any other information, such as changes in marital status, to avoid having to go through the process of changing your data further down the line.

You will usually have to add an up-to-date picture to your driving license when you renew. This is a simple process and will be handled in the office where you submit your application. Follow the instructions delivered to you in the office to make sure that this picture is valid and ready for use.

There will be a fee for updating your license. Different states and jurisdictions will apply different fees for the application process, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $40 for your renewed license. The staff in the office will inform you of the full fee. Once the fee is paid, your application will be complete.

Unfortunately, you will not receive your new license immediately. The application will need to be processed and approved before a renewed license is issued. The benefit of renewing your license in person is that you can be assured that each step has been followed and there should be no problems with your application. In most states and jurisdictions, it will take between four and six weeks to receive your new license in the mail. As mentioned above, the DMV or courthouse will provide you with a temporary license in the meantime, or you can continue to use your existing temporary license if you have already been issued with one.

Our team is here to help you get back on the road in a safe and responsible manner. Whether you need to renew your license or simply want to discover more about DUI law in California, reach out to us today. Tell us all about the specifics of your case, and let us help you reach the right outcome.