Keeping a US drivers license while abroad

billcramer2010 · 2025-05-13T06:11:43+02:00

Explore how to maintain your US driver's license while living in Japan, including experiences with virtual mailboxes for renewal options.

billcramer2010 New member

Member since 27 April 2025

billcramer2010New member13 May 2025 04:11:43

Has anyone had experience keeping their US drivers license using a virtual mailbox?聽 My DL expired and am considering opening a virtual mailbox to keep an address stateside.聽 I'm not sure if I can renew my DL using a virtual mailbox, but I think that I am out of other options.

usateacher Member

Member since 18 August 2024

usateacherMember02 September 2025 04:11:41

I would suggest that you establish a home state mail address before you leave.聽 It may be a worthwhile expense. And I have a similar question.聽 Has anyone had their eye test done while overseas for your stateside license?

kurobune1852 Member

Member since 17 March 2024

kurobune1852Member02 September 2025 06:45:48

I renewed my US drivers license from overseas last year. My State allows for an eye test to be done remotely and if passed they send it in directly to the DMV so you can do the whole renewal online. Of course they will only mail your renewed D/L to your US address though. Don't know which state your D/L is from but probably worth checking if there is such a service that you can use.