DMV

Extensions, fee waivers and online services available now

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has provided relief to Californians. Here are important measures taken so far:

Drivers’ Licenses & ID Cards

• The DMV is extending all expiring driver licenses.
• All commercial drivers’ licenses, endorsements and certificates expiring from March through June are now valid through June 30^th.
• Identification cards expiring on or after March 4 are now valid through June 22^nd.  
• For a full list of extensions visit the DMV website here.

Vehicle Registration

• The DMV is waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration renewals due between March 16 and May 31 and paid within 60 days of the original expiration date.
• For a full list waived vehicle registration fees and penalties visit the DMV website here.

Driving Permits

• The DMV is extending driver license permits and commercial learner’s permits.
• Driver license permits expiring between March and June 30, 2020 are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier
• Commercial learner’s permits expiring between March and June 2020 are now valid through June 30, 2020. The extensions require no individual action on the part of drivers.
• For more information visit the DMV website here.

Disabled Person Parking Placards

• Permanent Disability Placards are automatically renewed by mail. Temporary placards must be recertified by an authorized individual.
• For more information on disabled person parking, visit the DMV website here.

DMV Virtual Office

• Available DMV online services include:
  • Renew your Driver License or Identification Card
  • Temporary Driver License Extension
  • Renew your Vehicle/Vessel and License Plates
  • Change your address
• For a full list of available online services visit the DMV Virtual Office here.

Additionally, select DMV field offices have reopened to the public. For a full list of open locations visit here.

Real ID

The federal government has extended the deadline for Californians to get Real IDs to October 1, 2021.