Temporarily Outside of VA: Renew Your Driver's License

You may request a driver's license renewal packet. Choose a method (non-SSL) or (SSL). This packet will include:

• an application signature card (form DL 45)
• a Vision Screening Report form and instructions (form Med-4); and,
• the Driver's License, Identification Card and Voter Registration Application (form DL 1M)
• a Re-Establishing your Virginia Residency or Qualifying for a Virginia Address Requirement Exception (form DMV 143)
• a return envelope

Complete and sign the application and signature card enclosed in the packet. For your convenience, you may apply to register to vote by mail when you complete the application form. If you do not wish to take advantage of this option, tear off the top page and carbon before completing the application.

Have the Vision Screening Report completed in English by an ophthalmologist, optometrist or the licensing authority where you are located.

Return these materials plus a check or money order in U.S. funds made payable to DMV for $12.

Once DMV receives these documents, we will issue a license marked "valid without photo." As soon as you return to Virginia, you must visit a DMV customer service center to have your photograph taken.