Does my wife need to renew her ID in person?

Civil Law Forum
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My wife needs to renew her ID but she no longer drives. Does the renewal have to be done in person or is there another way to handle it?

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It really depends on your state. Generally, ID renewals can be done in person at the DMV, but some states offer online renewals for those who aren’t required to take a driving test.

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Abi said:
It really depends on your state. Generally, ID renewals can be done in person at the DMV, but some states offer online renewals for those who aren’t required to take a driving test.

Ohh, I didn’t know online renewals are possible! Do they do that for IDs, too? That’d be way easier than going to the DMV.

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@Casey
Yeah, in some places you can do it online, but you’ll have to check with your DMV to see if that’s an option where you are. It’s not universal.

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I had to renew my ID last year, and even though I don’t drive, I still had to go in person. Seems like it varies a lot depending on the state though.

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Charlie said:
I had to renew my ID last year, and even though I don’t drive, I still had to go in person. Seems like it varies a lot depending on the state though.

That’s a bummer! It’s so much more convenient when things can be done online. Hopefully, they’ll offer that option more in the future.

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Is this for a state-issued ID or a driver’s license? Some states treat those differently when it comes to renewal methods.

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Eli said:
Is this for a state-issued ID or a driver’s license? Some states treat those differently when it comes to renewal methods.

It’s for a state-issued ID. She doesn’t drive anymore, so we’re trying to figure out if she can avoid going in person.

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I think the DMV website should have details about renewing IDs without driving. You could always give them a call too, they’re pretty helpful on these things.

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Thanks for the info, everyone! I’ll check out the DMV site and see if she can do it online.