Extension for Older Residents to Renew Their License Expiring

Monday, April 26th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles announced that the extension is about to end next month for drivers over age 60 whose regular driver license expired after March 12 th of 2020.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the agency extended the renewal period to help keep these higher-risk customers safe during the health emergency.

"With more and more Wisconsin residents getting vaccinated, we believe we can provide a safe environment for these customers to visit a service center and complete this important activity," said DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman.

"Drivers over age 64 will need to visit a DMV to renew their license or it will expire."  Most drivers age 60 to 64 are eligible to renew their license online at wisconsindmv.gov/renew.

This leaves approximately 27,000 drivers age 65 and older needing to plan for an in-person visit at a Wisconsin DMV Customer Service Center prior to May 21, 2021.

Drivers who no longer want to use their driving privilege but want identification can easily exchange their license for an ID online. A new ID card will be mailed to them. Details and other resources for aging drivers are available at wisconsindmv.gov/olderdrivers.

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