Connecticut DMV Announces Additional Deadline Extensions

CONNECTICUT — The state Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that it has added to its list of extended deadlines for residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between Aug. 1 and Sept. 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 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 90 days for credentials that expire between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020.
• All registrations, including International Registration Plan and boat registrations: For credentials expiring between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 90 days from the expiration date.
• Emissions testing and retesting: For test due dates that fall between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020, the due date will be extended by 90 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 an extension will be extended by 90 days.
• Business licenses: For credentials expiring between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 90 days from the expiration date.
• Temporary registrations: Temporary registrations obtained between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020 are extended by 90 days.
• Temporary licenses, IDs, permits that contain a digital image: Expiration dates will be extended by 90 days for all temporary (paper) licenses obtained between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020.
• Flashing light permits: Expiration dates between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020 are extended by 90 days.
• School bus proficiency tests: Extends the validity of school bus proficiency tests that are due between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2020 by 90 days.

More information about these extensions and may be found online or by calling 860-263-5700 within the Hartford area or 1-800-842-8222 outside the Hartford area.