UPDATE 5-7-20: The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced in press releases on April 1 and April 14 that driver’s license expirations dates would be extended in California for the following individuals:
- Seniors 70 years of age and older whose noncommercial driver’s licenses expire between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020, are given a 120-day extension to their driver’s licenses expiration date. The DMV will mail affected seniors a paper extension.
- Californians under 70 who driver’s licenses expire between March 2020 and May 2020 will have their license expiration date extended to May 31, 2020. These drivers also have the option to request a free temporary paper extension online through the DMV’s Virtual Field Office to document extension.
More updates September 10, 2021:
Information for Seniors
New this week, seniors 70 and over can now renew their driver’s license online. This option has been available for those 69 and younger for several months now.What if I just want an extension and do not want to renew my license?
Noncommercial Licenses
California has provided extensions or expanded online renewal eligibility for noncommercial driver licenses (including AB 60 and limited-term) expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- License holders 69 and younger (Beginning March 1, 2020): Most drivers now qualify for online renewal.
- License holders over the age of 70 (March-December 2020 expirations): Extension valid for one year from original expiration date. Beginning December 6, 2020, eligible to renew online or by mail for expirations March 2020 through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Need information about senior law in California, call attorney Mina Sirkin at 818.340.4479.
