Info on DMV License Extensions

June 23, 2020

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that as the state continues responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, its previously enacted 90-day extension for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials is being extended to a total of 180 days. Extensions apply to DMV credentials/items with expiration dates between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020.

In addition to extending the expiration date of DMV credentials, late fees associated with eligible expired credentials will be waived during the time period of the extension for qualifying credentials.

Deadlines have been extended for the following DMV-related items:

  • All Licenses, Permits and Identification Cards: Lengthens the credential extension to 180 days for credentials that expire between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
  • All Registrations Including International Registration Plan (IRP) and Boat Registrations: For credentials expiring between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020, credentials will be extended by 180 days from the expiration date.
  • Emissions Testing and Retesting: For test due dates that fall between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020, the due date will be extended by 180 days from the emissions expiration date.
  • Permanent Disability Placard: Any permanent disability placard that expires at the same time as a credential that is subject to a 180-day extension, will be extended by 180 days.
  • Business Licenses: For credentials expiring between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020, credentials will be extended by 180 days from the expiration date.
  • Flashing Light Permits: Expiration dates between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020 are extended by 180 days.
  • School Bus Proficiency Tests: Extends the validity of school bus proficiency tests that are due between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020 by 180 days.

For updates and more information about the DMV credential extensions, visit CTDMV.info. For questions, residents can call 1-800-842-8222.