You can renew your Ohio driver's license up to six months before its expiration date in most cases. This early renewal window allows you to avoid last-minute issues and ensures your license remains valid without interruption
. However, there are special rules for drivers under 21 years old: you cannot renew your license more than 30 days before your 21st birthday, and you have a 30-day window after your birthday to complete the renewal
. For drivers 21 and older, renewal can be done anytime within six months before the expiration. If you renew more than 90 days before expiration, your new license will be valid for three years; if you renew within 90 days of expiration, the license will be valid for four years
. In summary:
- General rule: Renew up to 6 months before expiration.
- Under 21: Renew no earlier than 30 days before 21st birthday.
- Renewal period after expiration: Up to 6 months grace period to renew without penalty.
- Renewal validity: 3 or 4 years depending on timing of renewal.
All renewals require visiting a deputy registrar office or online if eligible, and you must provide required identification and residency documents
