Arizona law states that a driver’s license doesn’t need to be renewed until the driver turns 65 years old.

The standards were set by Arizona lawmakers decades ago, and in 1999 state legislators actually voted to extend the renewal age from 60 to 65.

“That was a choice to presumably make it more convenient for people to not have to go into a AZMVD (Motor Vehicle Department) office every several years to renew a driver license,” said Gordon Fox, spokesman for 2Pass Defensive Driving.

While newly licensed 16-year-old drivers may think they’ll have the same physical licence until 2068, that’s a misconception. Arizona residents are required by law to update their license photo every 12 years.

Although it’s not a legal requirement, many choose to update their license when they turn 18-years-old and again after their 21st birthday.

Retirees who move to Arizona will see an expiration date more in line with the rest of the country.

“Once you turn 65, you do need to come in every five years to renew,” Gordon said.