For example, you can't renew if you are no longer eligible to receive a license or if you have not responded to a court summons related to a traffic infraction. You may not be able to renew your license in some situations. You can renew your license up to 18 months before its expiration date. You can renew your license in person at a driver's license service center, and you may even qualify to renew your license online. A Florida driver's license typically expires eight years after the date it was issued.