To get a replacement driver’s license in Missouri, apply either online through the Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle/Driver License system or in person at any Missouri license office. A duplicate of a standard Class F license costs $16.50, and the new card arrives by mail within 7 to 10 business days. The duplicate carries the same expiration date as the license it replaces.
Can You Replace It Online
Missouri’s online duplicate application is the fastest route, but not everyone qualifies. You can use it only if all of the following are true:1Missouri Department of Revenue. Motor Vehicle/Driver License System Changes
- Your Missouri license is still valid and more than 184 days from its expiration date.
- The DOR already has a U.S. citizenship verification indicator on your record. If your status was verified with USCIS immigration documents, you need to visit a license office instead.
- Your driver record passes the DOR’s evaluation criteria, including reports from other states.
- Your last transaction was not also done remotely. The DOR limits consecutive remote applications between in-person visits.
If any of those don’t apply, or you’d rather handle it in person, walk into any Missouri license office.2Missouri Department of Revenue. Missouri Driver License and Nondriver License – Section: Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Missouri Driver License or Nondriver ID
What to Bring to the License Office
The documents you need depend on what kind of card you’re replacing and whether you want to upgrade to REAL ID. Missouri issues two types of licenses: REAL ID-compliant cards, marked with a star, and non-REAL ID cards. Since May 2025, a REAL ID-compliant license or another federally accepted ID is required to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.3Transportation Security Administration. TSA Reminds Public of REAL ID Enforcement Deadline of May 7, 2025
All documents must be originals. Photocopies and phone screenshots are not accepted.
Duplicate of a Non-REAL ID License
Bring proof of identity and one document showing Missouri residency.4Missouri Department of Revenue. Documents for Driver License, Nondriver ID, and Instruction Permit An expired Missouri license works for identity as long as it’s within 184 days of its expiration date. If your Social Security number is already verified in the DOR’s system, you can give it verbally rather than bringing a physical document.5Missouri Department of Revenue. Driver Licensing Checklist
Duplicate of a REAL ID Card
Bring proof of identity plus two residency documents from two separate sources.5Missouri Department of Revenue. Driver Licensing Checklist You may be able to skip the physical residency documents if you previously had them scanned and stored during an in-person visit; in that case you can self-certify that your address hasn’t changed.
Upgrading to REAL ID
If your old card wasn’t REAL ID and you want the star this time, bring the full document set:6Missouri Department of Revenue. Missouri REAL ID Information
- One document proving your full legal name, date of birth, and U.S. citizenship or lawful status. A valid U.S. passport, certified U.S. birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or permanent resident card each qualifies.
- Proof of your Social Security number: a signed Social Security card (not laminated if you’re 18 or older), a W-2, an SSA-1099, or a pay stub showing your name and full SSN.7Missouri Department of Revenue. List of Acceptable Documents for REAL ID-Compliant Document Processing
- Two Missouri residency documents from two different sources, each showing your name and residential address and issued within the past year. Utility bills, bank statements, voter registration cards, and property tax receipts all count.7Missouri Department of Revenue. List of Acceptable Documents for REAL ID-Compliant Document Processing
What Happens at the Office
You’ll hand over your documents, have a new photo taken, and sign the application. If you still have a damaged card, bring it and the office will void it. Before you leave, you’ll receive a paper temporary license, and the permanent card is mailed to your address within 7 to 10 business days.
The temporary paper license is valid for driving while you wait, but some businesses and TSA agents may not accept a paper temporary in place of a hard card. The expiration date printed on the temporary reflects only the temporary’s own term, not the expiration of the permanent card in the mail.8Missouri Department of Revenue. Missouri Temporary Driver Licenses, Temporary Permits and Temporary Nondriver Licenses
What It Costs
Duplicate fees are flat because the new card keeps the original expiration date:9Missouri Department of Revenue. Permit/Driver License/Nondriver ID Fees
- Class F duplicate: $16.50
- Class E duplicate: $24
- Class A, B, or C (CDL) duplicate: $29
The DOR accepts cash, preprinted personal checks made out to the Missouri Department of Revenue, cashier’s checks, money orders, and major credit and debit cards. Card payments carry a convenience fee of 2.0% plus $0.25 per transaction.10Missouri Department of Revenue. Missouri Driver License and Nondriver License
One wrinkle: if your license is within six months of expiring, the DOR may process the transaction as an early renewal rather than a duplicate. That changes both the fee and the length of the new card’s term, and you’ll choose between a three-year and six-year option.9Missouri Department of Revenue. Permit/Driver License/Nondriver ID Fees
If Your License Was Stolen
A stolen license carries identity theft risk because the card shows your full name, date of birth, and address. Report the theft to local law enforcement or the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A police report isn’t required for the replacement application, but it’s useful documentation if someone later misuses your information.
Beyond reporting the theft, place a security freeze with all three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) so no one can open new accounts in your name. If you find your information has actually been used to open accounts or make purchases, file a report at IdentityTheft.gov to get an FTC Identity Theft Report and a recovery plan.11Federal Trade Commission. Report Identity Theft
Situations That Don’t Fit the Standard Replacement
License Expired More Than 184 Days
If your Missouri license has been expired for more than 184 days, you no longer qualify for a simple duplicate. You’ll need to go through a more involved application process.
You Just Moved to Missouri
If you recently moved and lost an out-of-state license, there’s no Missouri card to duplicate. You have to apply for a new Missouri license, which involves knowledge and vision testing and a full set of identity documents.
Active-Duty Military Out of State
Active-duty military members and their dependents temporarily stationed outside Missouri can apply for a duplicate by mail using Form 4317. The form requires proof of military status and payment by check, money order, or credit card, with the same convenience fee on card payments.12Missouri Department of Revenue. Form 4317 – Mail-in Driver License Application
Name Change at the Same Time
If your legal name has changed since your last license was issued, you can update it while getting the replacement. Bring a certified marriage certificate, certified divorce decree, or other certified court order to a license office.13Missouri Department of Revenue. How Do I Change My Name When I Get Married If your identity document shows a different name from the one you’re requesting, you may need additional documents to prove the chain of changes.7Missouri Department of Revenue. List of Acceptable Documents for REAL ID-Compliant Document Processing
Drivers 75 and Older
Drivers 75 and older who hold a Class E or Class F license with an “S” endorsement pay reduced duplicate fees: $14 for a Class E and $16.50 for a Class F.9Missouri Department of Revenue. Permit/Driver License/Nondriver ID Fees