The Missouri Driver License and Nondriver ID

A driver who is 18-20 years of age will receive a 3-year* driver license that expires on the applicant's date of birth in the third year after the date of issuance.

Ages 21 - 69

A driver who is 21-69 years of age will receive a 6-year* driver license that expires on the applicant's date of birth in the sixth year after the date of issuance.

Ages 70 and over

A driver who is age 70 or over will receive a 3-year* driver license that expires on the applicant's date of birth in the third year after date of issuance.

NOTE: An applicant for driver license renewal is required to take a road sign recognition test and vision test.

* An applicant who is not a US citizen may receive an expiration date less than the terms noted above, based on the expiration date of the document(s) submitted.

Nondriver ID Expiration

Ages 69 and under

The nondriver ID will expire on the applicant's date of birth in the sixth year* after date of issuance.

Ages 70 and over

An applicant age 70 and older is eligible for a nonexpiring* nondriver ID.

* An applicant who is not a US citizen may receive an expiration date less than the terms noted above, based on the expiration date of the document(s) submitted.

Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Missouri Driver License or Nondriver ID

You may apply and pay for a replacement driver license or nondriver ID at any Missouri license office.

For more information on replacing the lost, stolen, or destroyed license, visit the Frequently Asked Question page.

Permit/Driver License/Nondriver ID Fees (Fee Chart in PDF Format)

Fees and duration of license are based on the applicant's age at the time of the transaction.

*Class A, B, or C
Minimum age 18

New: $11
Renewal: $6

*Applicable fees for written and road tests are not included.

How Do I Pay?

Payment may be made by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order, and credit or debit card (Discover, American Express, VISA, and Master Card, only).

Personal checks must be made payable to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Personal checks must be preprinted with the check writer's name, address, bank code, and account number. The personal check must also include the following information regarding the check writer:

• Driver license number or nondriver ID number;
• Date of birth; and
• Daytime phone number.

The Missouri Department of Revenue may electronically resubmit checks returned for insufficient or uncollected funds.

Credit / Debit Card Transactions - The "convenience fee" charged by the credit/debit card vendor is 2.0% + $0.25 per card transaction.

Missouri Driver Licenses and Nondriver IDs

In December 2012, the Missouri Department of Revenue implemented a central issuance system for driver licenses and nondriver IDs. These changes protect your identity and help decrease fraud. The central issuance system replaced the over-the-counter driver license system that had been in place since the 1990s.

Effective April 1, 2017, Missouri instruction permit, driver license, and nondriver ID card documents were modified to remove the Director of Revenue signature displayed above the applicant photo area of the printed document. This change did not affect the requirements or procedures for issuance of the document and the previously issued formats containing the Director of Revenue’s signature remain valid until the expiration date of the document.

Effective March 25, 2019, the Missouri Department of Revenue implemented provisions to allow individuals the option to apply for a REAL ID-compliant driver license, nondriver ID, or instruction permit.

For more information, click on the following links:

• Missouri Driver Licenses and Nondriver IDs - Brochure (Effective June 2020)
• Missouri Driver Licenses and Nondriver IDs - Brochure (Prior to June 2020)
• Missouri Driver Licenses and Nondriver IDs - FAQs
• Documents Required for Obtaining Driver Licenses and Nondriver ID – This information is also available on the back of your renewal postcard:
  • Check out this resource for additional guidance. A new Missouri resident with an out-of-state driver license or nondriver ID (either valid or expired no more than 184 days) must provide acceptable documents of the following:
    • Proof of Identity;
    • Date of Lawful Status;
    • Proof of Social Security number; and
    • Proof of Missouri residential address.
      • NOTE: A new applicant requesting a REAL ID-compliant document, a Commercial Driver License or a Commercial Learner's Permit must submit two acceptable documents as proof of Missouri residency and state of domicile.

      If you have an alternate mailing address or your current name is different from the name on your identity or lawful status document (due to a name change), additional verification documents will be required.

      If the out-of-state driver license or nondriver license is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may instead submit a current Clearance Letter from that state, or other affidavit of lost license that includes the out-of-state license number, expiration date, classification, endorsements, and restrictions to allow waiver of the Missouri knowledge and skills testing.

      NOTE: IF you are upgrading your driver license, take the above documents to an MSHP driver examination station when you take the written, vision, road sign recognition, or driving tests.

      Restrictions

      If you have limited driving experience or a medical condition that impairs your ability to drive safely, you may receive a restricted license permitting you to drive only under certain conditions. Those coded restrictions and conditions will be printed on your license. You may be required to take a driving test in order to have a restriction removed from your license. A list of these restrictions can be found on page 12 of the Missouri Driver Guide.

      Endorsements

      Endorsements are just the opposite of restrictions because they qualify you to do things you couldn’t do without the endorsement. The following endorsements are available for your non-commercial (class F, E, or M) Missouri driver license.

      • Motorcycle License (M) – You must have a Class M license or permit (or a driver license with the M endorsement) if you operate a motorcycle or motortricycle on public roadways. You must pass the Class F and Class M written, vision, road sign, and motorcycle skills tests. Graduated driver license requirements will apply to any Class M license applicant between the ages of 16 and 18. See the Graduated Driver License requirements for details. For more information about Missouri's motorcycle laws, see the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
      • School Bus (S) – A school bus endorsement is required for anyone transporting students from school to home, home to school, and to and from school-sponsored events in any vehicle designed for carrying more than ten passengers. A school bus endorsement may be issued to a driver age 21 or older who holds a Class E (referred to as a "for-hire" or "chauffeur") license or a commercial license with a Passenger (P) endorsement. A school bus endorsement can be suspended for one year if a person fails to pass any drug, alcohol, or chemical test administered in accordance with any federal or state law, rule, or regulation regarding the operation of a school bus. Missouri law has special operating regulations for school buses. If you need more information related to general school transportation requirements, contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Administrative and Financial Services, School Transportation by email: webreply@dmpt.dese.mo.gov, phone: 573-751-0357, or fax: 573-526-6898.
        

      Additional endorsements are available if you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL).

      Other Information about the Missouri Driver License

      • Boater Safety Indicator
      • Driver's Privacy Protection Act
      • Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        When you apply for or renew your driver license, nondriver license, or instruction permit, you may ask that a “DHH” notation be placed on your driver license, nondriver license, or instructional permit. In the event of an emergency, this notation will allow law enforcement or emergency and medical personnel to readily determine if you are deaf or hard of hearing. This will assist in ensuring effective communications with someone who is injured and nonresponsive. In order to obtain a “DHH” notation, you must request the notation when applying for a license or instructional permit. For additional information and resources available to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing you may contact:

      Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
      3216 Emerald Lane – Suite B
      Jefferson City, MO 65109
      Telephone: 573-526-5205 (Voice/TTY)
      Videophone: Z-573-415-0083; Sorenson-573-298-6778
      Website: mcdhh.mo.gov

      1. Your decision to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor; and
      2. If you register, your decision to have an organ donor symbol placed on the face of your driver license, nondriver ID or permit.
      • If you did not elect to place the symbol on your document at the time of application for your driver license, nondriver ID or permit, you may return to the license office to request a duplicate issuance to have the donor symbol added to your document (applicable fees will apply); or
      • Visit https://missouriorgandonor.com/odpublicsite/Default.aspx to request a donor sticker that may be placed in the newly designated area on the back of a driver license, nondriver ID, or permit issued on or after August 28, 2019. For cards issued prior to August 28, 2019, place the sticker over the donor designation area on the back of the card, ensuring you do not cover any licensing data or bar code information areas.
      • Permanent Disability Indicator
      • Selective Service Registration – A male applicant, age 18 to 26, may register with Selective Service at the time of application for a new or renewal permit, driver license, or nondriver ID. For more information, you may visit the Selective Service System website.
      • Veteran Designation
      • Voter Registration – When you apply for or renew your permit, driver license, or nondriver ID, the clerk will ask you if you are registered to vote.

      Still need help? You can also submit your driver licensing questions to our staff by email. Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate area for reply. Some inquiries can be responded to more quickly than others depending on the issue and amount of time needed for research. Please make sure your computer will accept our email response.