The California Department of Motor Vehicles, (DMV) is extending driver’s license permits with an expiration date through Nov. 30 to give student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible permits are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier, according to the DMV. 

The DMV previously extended permits expiring between March 1 and Aug. 31, 2020. The DMV has alerted law enforcement of the extensions, which require no individual action on the part of the driver, DMV officials said.

Officials resumed behind-the-wheel drive tests with new health and safety protocols on June 26, and have rescheduled all appointments that had been canceled. 

The DMV has also begun offering appointments for new behind-the-wheel tests at certain offices, but it is expected to take some time to clear the testing backlog, according to officials.

Commercial learner’s permits expiring between March and September have been extended through Sept. 30, 2020, to align with federal guidelines, according to officials.

DMV field office employees are assisting customers with appointments at the specific office or as time and space permit. 

The DMV continues to recommend that customers use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. 

Customers can use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.

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