It just amazes me how each state or country has different rules about renewing licenses. I'm just happy that I didn't have to take my driver's test all over again, I'm sure I've 'learned' how to break a few rules! I found out that we have a 60-day grace period with our licenses, but only a 15-day grace period with our car tags or plates, and insurance is mandatory here also, and we have to show proof of insurance when purchasing new (to us) car tags. I'm almost positive that it is mandatory everywhere in the U.S.