Renewing a License Outside Your State

[judoalex]

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: California

Hi, my license expired 2 years ago and I moved to Japan 3 years ago. They said it would be possible to renew by mail but they said I must come into the DMV to do so. But I will be going to New York next month and would like to drive there. I won't be able to stop by a CA DMV, is there any way to renew my license. I'm sure this issue has came up in the past, thanks you

[Mr. Knowitall]

How about getting a license in Japan, where you now live, and driving based upon that license?