The cost to renew drivers licenses and license plates in Missouri will soon increase for the first time in 20 years.

The cost for processing a three-year drivers license will rise next month from $2.50 to $6 and for a license longer than 3 years, the cost will climb from $5 to $12.

License plate processing will increase from $3.50 to $6 for one year, and from $7 to $12 for 2-year plates.

The increases are designed to assist privately operated license offices to stay open in rural areas.