The wife and I both went for renewals Jan 20th. Hers was 7 months expired. I was just happy they got renewed without a hassle as their computer system was down when we applied. We were offered no choice of photo options $115 and they use the DL picture. Some are saying they are using white paper now. Ours are blue but look completely different than the old ones. The old ones looked like laminated paper with a picture thrown on. The new ones look more like a credit card.