While California is strict on expiring licenses, you technically have 59 days after your license expires to renew online. Here’s the clarification. Briefly, most people can renew online if there license is expiring within 60 days. And you can renew online - if you’re eligible - as long as your license hasn’t expired 60 or more days ago. You can find out if you’re eligible to renew online, or if you need to go in person with this California drivers license renewal guide from YoGov.