Replacing an Arizona driver’s license costs $12 for a standard duplicate, and the Arizona driver’s license replacement cost rises to $25 if you use the visit to upgrade to a REAL ID-compliant Travel ID.1Arizona Department of Transportation. Replace Your Driver License/Identification Card The same $12 applies whether your card was lost, stolen, or damaged, and whether you handle it online or at an MVD office.
What You’ll Pay by Situation
The $12 fee is the standard price for a duplicate of a Class D or Class G license with the same information you already have on file.1Arizona Department of Transportation. Replace Your Driver License/Identification Card A duplicate non-driver identification card also costs $12. If you already hold a Travel ID and just need a replacement copy, you still pay $12, not $25.2Arizona Department of Transportation. Fees (Driver License)
A few other situations carry different prices:
- Upgrading to a Travel ID while replacing a standard license costs $25. That gets you the credential accepted for domestic flights and federal facility entry.2Arizona Department of Transportation. Fees (Driver License)
- Replacing a lost instruction (learner’s) permit costs $2.3Arizona Legislature. Arizona Code 28-3002 – Fees; Driver Licenses; Disposition; Exemption
- Commercial driver license replacement pricing is handled separately. The MVD fee page directs CDL holders to the Commercial License Information section for current amounts.2Arizona Department of Transportation. Fees (Driver License)
Extra Charges to Watch For
Arizona contracts with private businesses, called Authorized Third Parties, that process MVD transactions. They add a convenience fee on top of the state’s $12, and the amount varies by location.4Arizona Department of Transportation. Authorized Third Party Services Each provider is required to post its fees so you can see the total before paying.5Arizona Department of Transportation. MVD Fees Using the AZ MVD Now portal or a state-run MVD office avoids that surcharge.
Who Doesn’t Pay
Arizona waives the fee for a non-driver identification card for certain groups: people aged 65 or older, individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits, veterans experiencing homelessness, and children in the custody of the Department of Child Safety. These waivers apply to ID cards only. They do not reduce or eliminate the driver license replacement fee.
Where to Pay the $12
The fastest option for most people is the AZ MVD Now portal at AZMVDNow.gov.6Arizona Department of Transportation. Online Services Log in, confirm your identity and mailing address, and pay the fee. The process takes a few minutes. You can also walk into an MVD office or an Authorized Third Party location if you prefer in-person service, keeping the convenience-fee difference in mind.
Check the address on file before you submit. The replacement card is mailed to whatever address MVD has in the system, and Arizona law requires you to update your address within 10 days of moving.7Arizona Department of Transportation. Change Your Address with MVD Updating your address does not add a separate charge, but you’ll still owe the $12 for the card itself.
What You Get for the Fee
At an MVD office you’ll leave with a temporary receipt that includes your photo and works as a valid credential while you wait. Online applicants get a printable receipt. The permanent card is printed centrally and mailed through USPS, with up to 15 days of delivery time.8Arizona Department of Transportation. Driver License and Identification Information The duplicate carries your original expiration date; you are paying for a copy, not a new license. For a Travel ID, allow at least two weeks before any trip where you’ll need it.9Arizona Department of Transportation. Arizona Travel ID
When You’ll Need to Pay $25 Instead
Choosing the Travel ID upgrade at replacement time triggers the federal REAL ID documentation rules, and that in turn affects how you can pay. You’ll complete Form 40-5122, the Travel License/Identification Application,10Arizona Department of Transportation. Travel License / Identification Application and bring:
- One proof of identity, such as an original or certified birth certificate or an unexpired U.S. passport or passport card.9Arizona Department of Transportation. Arizona Travel ID
- Your Social Security number. No physical card required, but you must provide the full number for verification.9Arizona Department of Transportation. Arizona Travel ID
- Two proofs of Arizona residency from different sources showing your name and current address, such as utility bills, bank statements, or insurance documents.11Arizona Department of Transportation. Arizona DL/ID Requirements
Because original documents have to be presented in person, a Travel ID upgrade cannot be finished entirely online. A straight $12 duplicate can.
Why Paying Promptly Is Worth It
Driving without your physical license is more than a nuisance. Under Arizona law, failing to show your license to a peace officer who asks for it is a class 2 misdemeanor,12Arizona Legislature. Arizona Code 28-1595 – Failure to Stop or Provide Driver License or Evidence of Identity; Violation; Classification carrying a possible jail sentence of up to four months.13Arizona Legislature. Arizona Code 13-707 – Misdemeanors; Sentencing You won’t be convicted if you later produce a valid, legible license or authorized duplicate that was active at the time of the stop. The temporary receipt from your replacement transaction covers you in the meantime, which is a good reason to spend the $12 sooner rather than later.