Lost / Renewal

Lost License

If you've lost your Wyoming driver license or identification card, and you are still in Wyoming, you can:

Appear in person at your local driver exam office, complete the Wyoming Driver License Application, pay the required fee and have a new photo taken.

Required Documents (if not previously provided) per Wyoming State Statute (W.S. 31-7-111)

• Present a valid U.S. passport or state-certified birth certificate
• Provide proof of a name change (such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.) if your name is now different or has changed from your birth certificate or U.S. passport.
• Present proof of your Social Security number (W-2 form, IRS tax form, SSN card, etc.)
• Present two (2) current forms of proof of Wyoming residency.  (Can be any two documents that have your name and physical Wyoming address on them, and are no more than 30-45 days old. Note: This excludes your Wyoming Driver License and Amazon packages).

If you've lost your Wyoming driver license or identification card, and you are not currently in Wyoming but will return within 60 days please contact us at (307-777-4806 or email our office.  Our department may be able to issue you a temporary driver license until you are able to return to Wyoming to apply in person.

If you will not be returning to Wyoming within 60 days, you may be eligible for a "mail in renewal" to replace your lost driver license/ ID card. Follow these steps:

• Please refer to the "Required Documents" list above, if you have not previously provided those documents, you will need to submit these documents to our office to process your mail in renewal.
• Print and complete the application form.  Have the vision section on the application completed and signed by a vision specialist or DMV office.
• Send the form to:  Driver Services - WYDOT, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY  82009-3340, with the appropriate renewal fee.  Check the Frequently Asked Questions section for the list of fees. 
• If you are a minor, under the age of 18 years, your legal parent or guardian must sign the minor's release on the application form.
• To have your driver license or identification card mailed to you out of state, you must complete a Forwarding Request Form/. State mail will not be forwarded from the post office.

 

Renewing Your Driver License

To renew your current Wyoming driver license, you may choose one of the following ways:

• Renew by mail (Send form to:  Driver Services-WYDOT, 5300 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY  82009-3340)
• Renew in person

Renewing by mail:

Wyoming State Statute (W.S. 31-7-119) allows for the renewal of a driver's license by mail once every ten years.  An application form is mailed to you 120 days prior to the expiration of your license; however, you may renew prior to that time without any problem.  The Vision Attestation section of the application is required to be fully completed.  Vision screening date must be within one year from the date of application.  Documents required will depend on what you have previously provided.   Please allow 30 days to process your renewal application.  If you renew your license by mail, and you wish to have it sent back to you at an out-of-state address, you will be required to complete a "Forwarding Request" form and provide 2 forms of proof of Wyoming residency.  Expect 4-6 weeks from the date of renewal to receive your card.

CDL Drivers:  If you hold a commercial driver's license with the Hazardous Materials endorsement, you cannot renew by mail because you must take the written test for the endorsement you hold.  However, if you are willing to drop the "H" endorsement, you can renew by mail. You are also required to have a valid Federal Hazardous Materials Assessment on file with the department. (Remember, each assessment is only valid for a five-year period.)

Military Exemption: Active-duty military personnel may renew by mail as often as is necessary; however, when you visit Wyoming again, you will  need to appear in person at a local driver exam office to be issued a new Driver License with an updated photo.  The active duty member simply needs to complete the application form, have the vision section completed and signed by a vision specialist or DMV office, and email it to the address on the form. A special statement will be displayed on your driver's license that indicates the license expiration date is waived when accompanied by an active-duty military ID card. There is no fee to renew active duty members.

Military Dependents:  May renew by mail as often as necessary; however, when in Wyoming again, you will need to appear in person at a local driver exam office to be issued a new license with an updated photo.  Military dependents are required to complete the application form, have the vision section completed and signed by a vision specialist or DMV office and pay the required fee. Check the Frequently Asked Questions section for the fees.  

Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, you cannot renew your Wyoming driver's license by mail unless you are classified as a "Permanent Resident" by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services, and are currently licensed with Wyoming with that classification.

E-mail requests or questions regarding renewing your license by mail.

Renewing in person:

Real ID requirements:  When renewing your Wyoming driver license and/or your Wyoming identification card, you are required to present all of the following documents if not previously provided:

• Valid U.S. passport or state-certified birth certificate **
• Proof of Social Security Number (W-2 form, IRS tax form, SSN card, etc.)
• Two (2) current forms of proof of Wyoming residency (see below under Proof of Residency)
• **Proof of a name change (such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.) if your name is now different or has changed from your birth certificate or U.S. passport.

Once every 10 years, you are required to appear in person to renew your driver's license. An updated photo will be taken at that time and you will be required to pass a vision screening. If you have any medical or vision problems, you may be asked to have your doctor complete a Medical Evaluation form  and/or a Vision Evaluation form . If you do not have your current Wyoming driver license to surrender at the time you renew it, you must present two other forms of identification such as a certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, car registration, W-2 form, etc.

CDL Drivers:  You are required to present a valid federal DOT Medical Certificate upon renewal. If you have the Hazardous Materials endorsement on your license ("H" or "X"), you are required to take the Hazmat written test each time you renew your license. You are also required to have a valid Federal Hazardous Materials Assessment on file with the department. (Remember, each assessment is only valid for a five-year period.)

Non-US Citizens: If you were not born in the United States, you are required to present one of the following documents every time you renew your Wyoming driver license in person or have any kind of service provided:

Proof of Current Residence: Any piece of mail addressed to you at your current physical or residential address.

Examples: Utility bill, rent receipt, bank statement, telephone bill, pay stub, vehicle registration, insurance policy card, etc..

Permanent Resident Authorization Card,  Employment Authorization Card, Valid  passport with VISA and I-94, and any other documents that may have been issued to by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services which verifies legal entry in to the United States. Your lawful status will be verified with the BCIS.

Citizens Born Outside the U.S.

• U.S. Department of State Certificate of Birth Abroad,
• U.S. Department of State Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship.
• Bureau of Citizenship and Naturalization documents including: Resident Alien card, Employment Authorization card, valid passport with VISA and I-94, and any other documents that may have been issued to you by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services which verify legal entry into the United States. Your lawful status will be verified with the BCIS.