How to Renew Your Driver's License in Broward County, Florida

Renewing Your License in Broward County

In Broward County, you renew your Florida driver's license through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). You can renew in person at a local Driver License office, by mail if you meet certain conditions, or online through the DHSMV website. Most people in Broward renew before their expiration date to avoid driving on an expired license, though Florida allows a grace period of up to six months after expiration for renewal purposes only.

Your renewal method depends on your license type, how long it has been expired, and whether you need to update information like your address or name. A standard renewal takes about 15 minutes in person; mail renewals take two to three weeks; online renewals are when ready if you may have access to.

Key Takeaways

Broward County has five Driver License offices where you can renew in person without an appointment, though wait times vary by location and time of day.
You can renew online through the DHSMV website if your license is not expired more than six months, you have no medical restrictions, and you have not changed your name or address.
Mail renewal is available for standard renewals and takes two to three weeks; you will need to submit your current license, a completed process, and the renewal fee.
Broward County Driver License offices accept cash, debit, credit cards, and checks; fees vary depending on your license type and validity period.
If your license has been expired more than six months or you need to update your information, you must renew in person at a Driver License office.

Broward County Driver License Office Locations

Broward County operates five Driver License offices open to the public. The main office is located in Fort Lauderdale at 1350 East Las Olas Boulevard. Additional offices are in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, and Coral Springs. Each office handles standard renewals, replacements, and address changes without requiring an appointment, though you may wait depending on how busy the office is at the time you arrive.

Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some locations open on Saturday mornings. The DHSMV website lists current hours for each Broward location, as hours occasionally change. Arriving early in the morning or mid-week usually means shorter waits than afternoons or Fridays.

You do not need to make an appointment at any Broward Driver License office, but you will need to bring your current license, proof of residency (such as a utility bill or lease), and payment for the renewal fee. If you are renewing a standard Class D license for eight years, the fee is $75.

Renewing Online Through the DHSMV Website

The DHSMV allows online renewal through its website at www.flhsmv.gov if you meet specific conditions. Your license must not be expired more than six months, you cannot have any medical restrictions or endorsements, you must not have changed your name or address since your last renewal, and you cannot be renewing a commercial license. If all these conditions explore, you can complete the renewal in about five minutes and receive your new license number when ready.

To renew online, you will need your current license number, your Social Security number, and a valid payment method (debit or credit card). The renewal fee is the same as in-person renewal. Your new physical license will arrive by mail within seven to ten business days. During that time, you can print a temporary license from the DHSMV website if you need proof of a valid license.

If you do not meet the online renewal conditions — for example, if your license expired more than six months ago or you moved and need to update your address — you must renew in person or by mail.

Renewing by Mail

Mail renewal is available for standard license renewals if your license is not expired more than six months and you have no medical restrictions. To renew by mail, complete the process form (HSMV 80039), include your current license, and mail both along with the renewal fee to the DHSMV address listed on the form. The DHSMV website provides the correct mailing address and the current process form.

Processing mail renewals typically takes two to three weeks from the date the DHSMV receives your packet. You should mail your renewal at least four weeks before your license expires to avoid driving on an expired license. Include a check or money order for the renewal fee; the DHSMV does not accept credit cards by mail. Keep a copy of everything you send for your records.

If your license has been expired for more than six months, you have changed your name or address, or you have medical restrictions, you cannot renew by mail and must visit a Driver License office in person.

What to Bring to a Broward Driver License Office

For an in-person renewal at any Broward Driver License office, bring your current Florida driver's license and proof of residency. Proof of residency can be a recent utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or government mail showing your current address. If you have moved since your last renewal, bring proof of your new address.

Bring a valid payment method: cash, debit card, credit card, or check. The renewal fee for a standard eight-year Class D license is $75. If you are renewing a four-year license or a commercial license, the fee differs; the DHSMV website lists all current fees by license type.

If you are changing your name, bring a certified copy of the document that shows the change (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order). If you wear corrective lenses and did not list that on your last license, bring your glasses or contact lenses to the office so staff can verify your vision correction.

Renewal Fees and License Validity Periods

Florida driver's licenses are valid for either four or eight years, depending on your age and the type of license. A standard Class D license for most drivers is valid for eight years and costs $75 to renew. A four-year license costs $48. Commercial licenses and licenses with endorsements have different fees; check the DHSMV website for the exact amount based on your license type.

The fee covers the cost of producing and mailing your new license. Payment must be made at the time of renewal, whether you renew in person, by mail, or online. The DHSMV does not accept partial payments or payment plans for license renewal.

If you renew before your current license expires, your new license validity period begins on the date you renew, not on the expiration date of your old license. This means you do not lose time by renewing early.

What Happens After You Renew

After you renew in person at a Broward Driver License office, you receive a temporary paper license valid for 30 days while your permanent license is being produced and mailed. Your new plastic license arrives by mail within seven to ten business days. During this time, the temporary paper license is your proof of a valid license.

If you renew online or by mail, you do not receive a temporary license in person. If you renew online, you can print a temporary license from the DHSMV website when ready after completing your renewal. If you renew by mail, your new license arrives within two to three weeks; until then, your old license remains valid for driving purposes if it has not yet expired.

Once your new license arrives, destroy your old license or return it to a Driver License office. Florida law does not require you to return expired licenses, but many people do for security reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my license if it has been expired for more than six months?

Yes, but you must renew in person at a Broward Driver License office. Online and mail renewal are not available if your license expired more than six months ago. Bring your expired license, proof of residency, and payment to any of the five Broward offices.

Do I need an appointment to renew at a Broward Driver License office?

No. All five Broward offices accept walk-ins without appointments. Wait times vary by location and time of day; arriving early in the morning or mid-week usually means a shorter wait than afternoons or Fridays.

What if I moved and need to update my address on my license?

If you moved, you must renew in person at a Broward Driver License office and bring proof of your new address. Online and mail renewal do not allow address changes. Bring your current license, proof of your new address, and payment.

How long does it take to receive my new license after I renew?

If you renew in person, your new license arrives by mail within seven to ten business days. If you renew online, it also arrives within seven to ten business days. If you renew by mail, processing takes two to three weeks from the date the DHSMV receives your packet.

Can I drive on an expired license while I wait for my renewal to be processed?

If you renewed in person, you can drive on your temporary paper license for 30 days. If you renewed online, you can print a temporary license from the DHSMV website. If you renewed by mail and your old license has not yet expired, you can drive on your old license. Once your old license expires, you cannot drive legally until your new license arrives.

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