Accessibility Settings
Language Translation
Governor Eric J. Holcomb
  Close Menu

Renewal Notification Preferences

Notification Options

Need a reminder when your renewal date is approaching? We've got you covered. Customers may receive courtesy notifications regarding their renewal dates in one of the following ways:

Text Message Notice

Text Message

Email Notice

Email

US Mail Notice

US Mail

Note: If you have already renewed and receive a courtesy notification, you may disregard the notification.

How to Set Your Preference

Customers can set their notification preference online at myBMV.com:

Create a New myBMV Account

When you create a new myBMV account, be sure to check the box next to "Click here to opt in..."

Opt-in notices

Update Your Preferences in myBMV

If you already have a myBMV account, navigate to "Set Notification Preferences" and make your selection.

Set Preferences

How Often Will You Hear From the BMV

The frequency of our communication will depend on your notification preferences and what items you have due with the BMV.  If you receive a courtesy notification and have already renewed, you may disregard the notification. Please review the options below for more information.

  • Text Message
    • Registration Renewals
      • Texts are sent at 60 days, 30 days, and 7 days prior to and the day of your due date.
    • Driver’s License and State ID Card Renewals
      • Texts are sent at 45 days, 30 days, and 7 days prior to and the day of your due date.

    If you complete your renewal within the notification period, you will not receive additional reminders.

  • Email
    • Registration Renewals
      • Emails are sent at 60 days, 30 days, and 7 days prior to and the day of your due date.
      • Email is also sent the day after your due date to alert you that you registration(s) is past due.
    • Driver’s License and State ID Card Renewals
      • Emails are sent at 45 days, 30 days, and 7 days prior to and the day of your due date.
      • Email is also sent the day after your due date to alert you that you license or ID is past due.

    If you complete your renewal within the notification period, you will not receive additional reminders.

  • Regular US Mail
    • Registration Renewals
      • Pre-printed renewal form via US mail. This is put in the mail 60 days prior to your due date.
    • Driver’s License and State ID Card Renewals
      • Post card via US mail. This is put in the mail 45 days prior to your due date.

    If you do not have your current mailing address on file, you may not receive your reminders in the mail.

Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

View the BMV's Privacy Policy

View the BMV's Terms & Conditions