The frequency for renewing a driver's license varies by country and license type:

• Germany:
  • Standard driver's licenses must be renewed every 15 years since January 2013.
  • Licenses for certain vehicle classes (C, CE, D, D1, DE, D1E) are issued or extended for five years at a time. For classes C1 and C1E, the first issuance is valid until age 50, then renewed every five years thereafter

• United Kingdom:
  • Generally, licenses are renewed every 10 years.
  • After age 70, renewal is required every 3 years

• South Africa:
  • Driving licenses must be renewed four weeks before expiry.
  • Renewal does not require a driving test but includes eye testing and fingerprinting

• United States (California example):
  • Renewal periods vary, but typically licenses are renewed every 5 years.
  • Vision tests and fees apply; knowledge tests may be required in some cases

• United States (New York example):
  • You can renew your license up to 1 year before and 2 years after expiration.
  • If expired more than 2 years, a new application with tests is required

• Philippines:
  • Drivers with no traffic violations may get a license valid for 10 years; those with violations get 5 years.
  • Renewal requires passing written and practical exams and meeting fitness criteria

In summary, renewal intervals commonly range from 3 to 15 years depending on age, license class, and country regulations. Older drivers often face more frequent renewals (e.g., every 3 years after 70 in the UK). Commercial or heavy vehicle licenses tend to have shorter renewal periods (e.g., every 5 years in Germany).