License Renewal for Seniors in Wyoming: What You Need to Know

In Wyoming, seniors have specific license renewal requirements and periods to ensure continued safe driving.

Key Requirements for Seniors in Wyoming

1. Drivers aged 65 and older must renew their licenses every 5 years.
2. Vision tests are required at each renewal, whether renewing by mail or in person.
3. First-time licenses or renewals of expired licenses must be done in person at a local driver exam station, but seniors can renew by mail every other cycle if vision tests are completed.
4. The Wyoming Department of Transportation offers priority service for seniors on designated days to ease the renewal process.

Renewal Process Summary

1. Seniors should be prepared to undergo a vision screening at each renewal to confirm fitness to drive.
2. Renewal fees and options are consistent with the general population but with more frequent renewal intervals for the elderly.
3. No mandatory road or written tests are generally required for seniors unless specifically requested based on driving records or medical conditions.

Wyoming seniors need to renew their driver’s licenses every five years with vision tests at renewal, and they can take advantage of certain accommodations and priority services provided by the state’s Department of Transportation.

Sources

(https://www.nursenextdoor.com/blog/6-tips-elderly-drivers-license-renewals)
(https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/older-drivers/license-renewal-laws-table)
(https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/driver-license.html)
(https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/senior-hours-1.html)
(https://seniorsite.org/resource/what-are-the-new-senior-driver-license-rules-for-2025/)