HomicidalHushPuppy t1_j73bpxh wrote on February 3, 2023 at 7:43 PM

I can't speak to whether or not they'll do it in the same transaction, but they may be able to do it in 2 transactions and you'll get an extra-long expiration date.

I recently had a mix-up when renewing my license. I renewed online (did not do the REAL ID upgrade), but asked to upgrade when I went to take the photo. They had to charge me for a 2nd renewal to process the upgrade, but now my license is good until 2030 instead of 2026. They do not make you forfeit remaining years on a license when you change something.

hobiwan-ken0bi OP t1_j73c5du wrote on February 3, 2023 at 7:45 PM

That's interesting. I guess doing it in two transactions will be better than waiting until my ID expires to get the Real ID. Thank you!

heywhadayamean t1_j743oyj wrote on February 3, 2023 at 10:44 PM

I just renewed my license and everyone seemed very happy to help people out. Gather all your docs and head to the dmv and they will get you sorted. (I went early, to the Allison park center FWIW.)