Connecticut drivers can wait another 90 days before renewing their expiring licenses or registrations.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced that new extension Thursday, adding on to a previous 90-day extension. This latest extension covers DMV credentials that expiring between March 10 and June 30, 2020
The extension also covers emissions testing and boat registration, among other renewals.
You can’t go to a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office for now, anyway, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those offices are closed. But you can go to credit unions or other DMV “partner” institutions to get the job done. Click here for details about the two nearest sites, in West Haven and Milford.
Or you can wait for DMV offices to reopen, or to see whether the state decides to allow people to renew online or through the mail.
Following is the full text of a DMV release announcing the extension:
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, with the approval of Governor Ned Lamont, has amended previously extended deadlines for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Deadlines were initially extended by 90 days and have since been extended to 180 days. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension.
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 March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020.
All Registrations Including International Registration Plan (IRP) and Boat Registrations
For credentials expiring between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 180 days from the expiration date.
Emissions Testing and Retesting
For test due dates that fall between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 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 March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 180 days from the expiration date.
Temporary Registrations
Temporary registrations obtained after March 10, 2020 are extended by 180 days. Temporary (Paper) Licenses
Expiration dates will be extended by 180 days for all temporary (paper) licenses
obtained after March 10, 2020.
Flashing Light Permits
Expiration dates between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 are extended by 180 days. New Residents
For any person who moved to Connecticut after March 10, 2020, the deadline for
obtaining a license, registration or emissions inspection in Connecticut will be extended
by 180 days.
Suspension Related Matters
Suspensions that take effect between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 will be delayed by 180 days as a result of failure to attend an Operator Retraining or Child Safety Seat Program, or nonpayment of fees due to a returned check or rejected payment.
VIN Verification
Waived until September 10, 2020.
School Bus Proficiency Tests
Extends the validity of school bus proficiency tests that are due between March 10,
2020 and June 30, 2020 by 180 days.
Ignition Interlock Devices
Waives violations and penalties associated with failing to meet 30-day recalibration of ignition interlock devices until September 10, 2020.
For answers to questions, updates or more information about the credential extensions:
Visit CTDMV.info
Call 860 – 263-5700 (within the Hartford area) or 1 – 800-842‑8222 (outside the Hartford
area)
The extensions are intended to help safeguard the general public against the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 and to maintain social distance within offices. For up-to-date guidance on COVID-19 please visit ct.gov/coronavirus.