Choosing where to spend your golden years involves more than just calculating tax rates and climate; it’s about maintaining your mobility and independence. While a driver’s license often feels like a permanent rite of passage, many states introduce new hurdles for older adults, from mandatory vision screenings to actual behind-the-wheel re-evaluations.
Most states have one or more driver’s license renewal provisions specific to older drivers, like shorter renewal cycles, required vision or road testing, and in-person renewal rather than online renewal or by mail. The ages at which these additional requirements apply vary by state and can be found in the tables below.
