This information might be of interest if you need to renew your drivers license.
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As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV issued temporary extensions to California drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license expiring between March and July 2020. While that extension expires today, nearly all of these drivers can still avoid a trip to a DMV field office by renewing their license online — even if their renewal notice states an office visit is required.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed executive orders waiving in-person renewals …. With that wavier in effect for the length of California’s State of Emergency or until modified, nearly all California drivers younger than age 70 are eligible to renew their noncommercial license online or by mail.
Some drivers, including Californians applying for a REAL ID for the first time, still must visit a field office to complete their transaction. The DMV strongly encourages REAL ID applicants to fill out the online application and upload the required documents before their office visit. The DMV has issued automatic one-year extensions to drivers age 70 and older with expiring licenses.
Summary of California driver’s license extensions
Expiration Month
Status
Age 69 & younger (noncommercial)
  Beginning March 2020
Expanded eligibility to renew online or by mail for licenses
Age 70 & older (noncommercial)
March-December 2020
Extended one year from original expiration date
Commercial
(all types, all ages)
March-September 2020
Extended to September 30, 2020
Learner’s Permits
(noncommercial)
March-August 2020
Extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application
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DMV field office employees are assisting customers with appointments at the specific office or with limited transactions that require an in-person visit. The DMV continues to recommend that customers use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions. To learn more about options to complete DMV related tasks visit the DMV Service Advisor.
My staff and I are available if you have any additional questions on this matter or
any other state issue.
Please contact my office at (661) 729-6232 or through my website.
You can also find me on social media @ScottWilkCA.
Regards,
Scott
Senator Wilk represents the 21st Senate District, which includes the Antelope,
Santa Clarita and Victor valleys. You can learn more about Scott by visiting his website.
   
   
