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Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal

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Key Message

States can support service members and their families by allowing them to remotely renew driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations when service members are assigned out of state.

Analysis

States can assist service members and their families by allowing for remote renewals of driver’s licenses, vehicle registration and state identification. Allowing remote driver’s license renewals aligns with modern expectations for convenience and efficiency while providing substantial benefits such as cost savings, public health and environmental impact. States can leverage technological advancements to implement secure and user-friendly remote renewal systems, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for service members and their families

Insights

Thirty-six states offer extensions to keep driver’s licenses active for residents who are serving in the military. Additionally, some states offer opportunities for service members and their families to remotely renew driver’s licenses and automobile registrations.

State Policymakers

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