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Arizona Driver's License Cost by Age: Fees and Expiration at 65

informational·how to guide·Published July 6, 2026

How much is an Arizona driver's license?

A non-Travel Arizona driver license costs $25 at ages 16 to 39, $20 at 40 to 44, $15 at 45 to 49 and $10 at 50 and older or for a five-year license. A Travel ID costs $25. By law, a license is valid until your 65th birthday, and after age 60 it renews for successive five-year periods. These are ADOT amounts as of 2026.

Where the Arizona license fees and expiration rules come from

The amounts come from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) driver license fee page. The expiration rules come from A.R.S. 28-3171, and the renewal steps from the ADOT renewal page. The reinstatement fee and the duplicate photo rule come from the Arizona Driver License Manual (revised March 2026). The Travel ID details come from the ADOT Arizona Travel ID page. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division (azdot.gov/mvd) before you drive.

Arizona driver license fees by age

Arizona driver license fees by age
License	Fee
Non-Travel driver license or motorcycle license, ages 16-39	$25
Non-Travel driver license or motorcycle license, ages 40-44	$20
Non-Travel driver license or motorcycle license, ages 45-49	$15
Non-Travel driver license or motorcycle license, age 50 and older, and five-year license	$10
Limited license for qualifying military or students	$10
Travel Driver License or ID, original and renewal	$25

Arizona Travel ID cost and how long it is valid

The fee page lists the Travel Driver License or ID in its own section: $25 for an original or a renewal, and $12 for a duplicate. The fees by age in the table above are for the non-Travel license. A Travel ID is valid for up to eight years in most cases. At 60 or older it is valid for five years from the issue date, and at 58 or 59 it expires in the year you turn 65. Since May 7, 2025, a non-Travel license cannot be used at TSA airport security checkpoints. The Arizona Travel ID documents guide covers what to bring.

Other Arizona MVD fees

Other Arizona MVD fees
Item	Fee	Note
Non-Travel instruction permit	$7	Read the Arizona instruction permit rules and try the practice question on how long a permit is valid.
Restricted instruction permit	$3	For a student of 15 or older in a driver training program that ADOT approves.
Duplicate instruction permit	$2	A replacement for your instruction permit.
Duplicate license or ID card	$12	Also $12 for a duplicate Travel license or ID.
Out-of-state driver license skill test	$15	Fee for a driver with an out-of-state license.
Out-of-state vision screening	$5	A vision check, listed apart from the skill test.
Motorcycle endorsement	$7	A motorcycle license alone costs the fee by age in the first table.
Reinstatement fee	$20	Manual: after a revocation, plus the application fee.

Why the Arizona license fee is low: valid until age 65

A.R.S. 28-3171(A) says a driver license is valid until the applicant's 65th birthday, unless medical restrictions require a shorter period. Thus a $25 license that you get at 16 to 39 can stay valid until 65, and at 50 or older the fee is $10 for fewer years. After the 60th birthday, a license is renewable for successive periods of five years. A license first issued to an applicant who is 60 or older is valid for up to five years. A Travel ID has its own validity rules, so do not read the 65th birthday rule as a Travel ID rule.

How to renew an Arizona driver license

1
Check the date
Apply for renewal before your license expires. You may renew within six months of the expiration date.
2
Sign in at AZMVDNow.gov
In most cases you can renew online. Sign in to your account at AZMVDNow.gov and choose "Renew Now" in the My Credential box. Activate your account first if you need to.
3
Visit an office if you must
Some renewals need an office visit for an updated photo and a vision test, and you present your identification documents. Book an appointment at AZMVDNow.gov or go to an Authorized Third Party driver license location.
4
Add the Travel ID if you want it
A renewal can also be your chance to apply for the Travel ID. You must visit an office for the photo and your identification documents.

Special cases for expiration and renewal

You first get a license at age 60 or older

The license is valid for up to five years, not until age 65.

A medical restriction applies to your license

The expiration period can be shorter than the usual term.

You are an out-of-state student, the spouse of one, or an immediate family member of active duty military personnel temporarily stationed in Arizona

On proof, the director may issue a Class D, G or M license or permit for up to five years.

You are a veteran and your license expires

You do not have to renew for six months after your discharge date.

You are a resident and will be out of state when your Class D or M license expires

ADOT may extend the expiration date if you will stay away at least 30 consecutive days after it. You pay the fee in A.R.S. 28-3002, and the certificate of extension is valid only with your previous license.

How to pay and what else can apply

You can pay most fees by credit card, cash, check, traveler's check or money order made out to Motor Vehicle Division.
You cannot pay returned check and reinstatement fees by check.
If your license is revoked, suspended or canceled, you may need to pay another application fee in addition to a reinstatement fee.
ADOT may require an examination of a renewal applicant, as for an original applicant.

Key takeaways

A non-Travel Arizona license costs $25 at 16 to 39, $20 at 40 to 44, $15 at 45 to 49 and $10 at 50 and older or for a five-year license.
A Travel ID costs $25 for an original or a renewal and is valid for up to eight years in most cases.
By law a license is valid until your 65th birthday, and after 60 it renews in five-year periods.
Renew before the license expires, up to six months ahead, online at AZMVDNow.gov in most cases.
Next step: practice on the free Arizona Instruction Permit practice test. It is in English only.

Arizona license cost and expiration: common questions

How much is a learner's permit in Arizona?

A non-Travel instruction permit costs $7. A restricted instruction permit costs $3. Arizona law allows it for an applicant who is at least 15 and is enrolled in a driver training program that the department approves. A duplicate instruction permit costs $2.

Can my Arizona license expire before I turn 65?

Yes, in some cases. A medical restriction can make the period shorter. A license first issued at 60 or older is valid for up to five years. Out-of-state students and some military family members may get a license of up to five years. A Travel ID is valid for up to eight years in most cases, so it can expire before your 65th birthday.

How much does it cost to reinstate an Arizona license?

After a revocation, the Arizona Driver License Manual lists the application fee and a $20 reinstatement fee. After a suspension, you pay the reinstatement fee and the license application fee for your age group. You cannot pay a reinstatement fee by check, so bring cash, a credit card or a money order.

How much is a replacement Arizona driver's license?

A duplicate license costs $12, for a non-Travel license and for a Travel license. The manual says that you can get a replacement license online at AZMVDNow.gov. If your license is more than 12 years old, you must visit an MVD office for the duplicate, so that your photo can be updated.

Is an Arizona ID card free at 65?

Yes, for the non-Travel ID card. The ADOT fee list shows no fee at age 65 and older, and no fee for recipients of Supplemental Security Income. At ages 0 to 64, the non-Travel ID card costs $12. A Travel ID card costs $25.