Any reason to renew my drivers license if I plan to move abroad?
The requirements for obtaining a license seem to be getting more restrictive. The amount of stuff I had to bring to get my license this week in Maryland was ridiculous. It was essentially more onerous than the last time I got a passport because they wouldn’t consider my previous license from another state as anything other than proof that I’ve passed the test. Even if you just put it in a drawer for two or three years, it’s more than worth the hassle to get it renewed. I wouldn’t be entirely surprised if you’re required to give a DNA sample and an iris print for a new license within the next ten years.
You can renew your TX license online (good for 7 more years) and have someone mail it to you. Having a valid US state driver license makes it easy to get an international driver’s license, should you need one abroad. You never know when you might want to rent a car and fly down the Autobahn. It’s only $25.
