Coronavirus (COVID-19) and DMV Closures
COVID-19 and the DMV
The novel coronavirus (aka COVD-19) has spread through all continents except Antarctica and to all states.
There are widespread school closures and large gathering cancellations and most states have closed some or all of the DMV offices. Most states have started to reopen their DMV offices but most will require appointments. The following list will show all the states with any restrictions or closures due to coronavirus cases.
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Alabama
Driver License Office:
Certain ALEA Driver License offices remain closed to public access. To view a list of open offices and those with limited services available via phone, click the link below. As always, ALEA is dedicated to serving the citizens of this state, but we must make the health and safety of our customers and our personnel a priority. To combat the spread of COVID-19, we encourage everyone to use personal protection equipment and other safeguards during in-person Driver License transactions.
Official Link: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license
Alaska
Driver License Office:
Appointments are required for an in-person DMV visit
The DMV’s operations have been augmented to comply with COVID-19 social distancing recommendations and you must have an appointment to visit us in person. Most DMV transactions, including driver’s license renewals/duplicates and vehicle registration renewals/duplicates, can be done online!
DMV is offering pandemic-safe motorcycle and non-commercial road tests in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna and Palmer.
Official Link: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/
Arizona
Driver License Office: MVD is restricting in-person services at offices state wide. Call 602-712-2700 if your service cannot be completed online and a MVD representative will schedule an office appointment if necessary.
Driver License renewal requirements are extended six months from the expiration date for all Arizona driver licenses and driving permits that expire between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020.
Official Link: https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/mvd-hours-and-locations
Arkansas
Driver License Office: Normal operating hours by appointment only.
Official Link: https://asp.arkansas.gov/services-and-programs/detail/driver-examination
California
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Drive License Office: Normal operating hours. Appointment may be needed.
Official Link: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/
Colorado
Driver License Office:
As of Monday, May 11, we have reopened all offices except Trinidad (which will open when their county is no longer under a stay-at-home order).
Some offices will be limiting the number of customers that are allowed in the DMV offices.
Official Link: https://www.colorado.gov/
Connecticut
Driver License Office:
DMV services are being offered by appointment only. Services vary by office. Check individual offices below for services at that location.
Official Link: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Offices
District of Columbia
DC DMV remains operational with most necessary services provided online. Under Phase Two of the District’s re-opening plan, the following service changes begin June 23, 2020:
- All service centers, adjudication services, and the Brentwood Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office will operate on an “appointment only” basis.
- The Inspection Station will operate on a first come, first serve basis with modified hours.
- The Self-Service Vehicle Emissions Inspection Kiosk will re-open with 24/7 access.
Road Skills Tests will resume on June 30, 2020.
Official Link: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/all-DC-DMV-locations
Delaware
Driver License Office: Due to current health concerns, DMV is now operating at up to 60% building capacity until further notice. Wednesday hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for the foreseeable future (there are no evening hours.) For up-to-date information on DMV, visit: https://de.gov/1Su
Official Link: https://www.dmv.de.gov/
Florida
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Driver License Office: We recommend to make an appointment prior to your office visit, please select the county in the table below and select the appointment link for your services locations.
Official Link: https://www.flhsmv.gov/locations/
Georgia
Driver License Office:
All customers must schedule an appointment for in-person services
Official Link: https://dds.georgia.gov/
Hawaii
Driver License Office: All driver licensing centers are open and will require an appointment.
Official Link: http://www.honolulu.gov/csd/dllicense.html
Idaho
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Effective immediately, the Idaho Transportation Department has extended all Driver’s Licenses, Driver’s Training Permits, Instruction Permits, Commercial Learner’s Permits, Identification Cards, and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) without hazmat endorsements that are expired or will expire between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020, to be valid until June 30, 2020. CDL holders will still need to comply with medical certificate requirements to be considered valid.
Official Link: https://itd.idaho.gov/itddmv/
Illinois
Driver License Office: Driver Service Facilities Open.
- All driver’s licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration, restricted driving permits and monitoring device driving permits that are currently expired or set to expire by Sept. 30 have been extended until Nov. 1, 2020.
- All employees are wearing face masks and customers are required to do the same. Plexiglass dividers have been installed at all work stations and tape has been applied to the floor in 6-foot intervals to follow social distancing guidelines, limiting the number of customers inside a facility at one time.
Official Link: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
Indiana
Driver License Office:
Beginning the week of June 15, all BMV branches will be open to serve customers by walk-in and appointment. Please make sure to check branch hours as all branches have returned to normal operating hours and many are closed on Mondays.
Driving skills exams are not available from the BMV at this time. We will re-evaluate availability of these exams in early July.
Official Link: https://www.in.gov/bmv/
Iowa
Driver License Office:
Vehicle registrations, license plates, and title services need to made through your county treasurer’s office. Please contact the office in your county to determine how to receive services at this time. Find out more information regarding vehicle services.
Driver’s license and ID services customers may have a variety of options to receive services. Use our service selector to find out your options. Please note that if you must come into an Iowa DOT-operated service center you will need to make an appointment. Walk-in customers will not be served.
Official Link: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/iowa-dot-locations
Kansas
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. You should call your local county office to book an appointment.
Official Link: https://www.ksrevenue.org/
Kentucky
Driver License Office: Select KYTC Regional Driver Licensing Offices have reopened with limited services. These locations offer REAL ID card versions and appointments may be scheduled online by going to the link below.
Official Link: https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Louisiana
Driver License Office: Certain OMV offices will be open. Please visit the link below to check the status.
Official Link: https://offices.omv.la.gov/
Maine
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointment required.
Official Link: https://www.maine.gov/
Maryland
Driver License Office: Offices open by appointment only.
Official Link: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/
Massachusetts
Driver License Office:
Massachusetts have entered Phase 2 of reopening. Certain DMV offices are open and may require an appointment.
Official Link: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles/locations?_page=1
Michigan
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointment may be required.
Official Link: https://www.michigan.gov/
Minnesota
Open deputy registrar and driver’s license agent offices and DVS exam stations are listed below. Services and hours vary by location. If services are not listed for the office you would like to visit, please call the office to find out what services they are offering.
DPS-DVS reopened some exam stations May 19 to offer limited services. Locations and services are listed below.
- Knowledge tests are only available at DVS exam stations.
- DVS exam stations will not accept driver’s license renewal or duplicate applications unless an exam is required. Visit your local deputy registrar or driver’s license agent office for that service.
You are required to wear a face mask and complete a wellness screening to enter a DVS exam station.
Official Link: https://dps.mn.gov/
Mississippi
Driver License Office:
Beginning Monday, June 8, 2020, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety will provide limited services at all permanent driver license stations in adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines. Customers are strongly encouraged to wear masks inside the driver license stations. The following services will be available at permanent driver license stations:
• CDL Transactions • Out of State Transfers • New Credentials • New Identification Card Credentials • Security Guard Permits (Wed Only) • Sex Offender Registration • Students (Permit Tests) • Reinstatements • Non-U.S. Citizens • Ignition-Interlock Restricted Licenses
Official Link: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/
Missouri
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointment may be required.
Official Link: https://dor.mo.gov/motorv/
Montana
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours.
Official Link: https://dojmt.gov/driving/driver-licensing/
Nebraska
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointments may be required.
Official Link: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/locations
Nevada
Driver License Office:
Appointments and Face Masks Required!
All customers are required to wear face masks under Governor’s Directive 024.
Make an appointment. We are serving only customers with appointments at our offices in Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas and Reno. Walk-in customers will be directed to online services, kiosks or asked to set an appointment.
Official Link: https://dmvnv.com/locat.htm
New Hampshire
Driver License Office: Due to the concern for the health and safety of our customers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services are available by appointment only at the following locations: Concord, Dover, Keene, Manchester, Nashua, Newport, Salem and Twin Mountain.
Official Link: https://www.nh.gov/
New Jersey
Driver License Office:
Normal Operating Hours, please check website for daily capacity and availability.
Official Link: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
New Mexico
Driver License Office: All MVD Field Offices will be Appointment Only Starting June 1
Official Link: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/
New York
Driver License Office:
You can make reservations for limited in-person transactions at state-run DMV offices in regions that are in at least Phase 3 of reopening. Reservations will be required and will only be offered for a limited number of critical services that cannot be done online or by mail or dropbox.
Official Link: https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/cancellations-closings-and-delays
North Carolina
Driver License Office:
For the health and safety of our customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, some N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles driver license offices will be closed starting Wednesday, March 18.
The open offices will be transitioned to handle appointment-only visits and will limit the number of customers allowed inside at the same time, depending on the office size.
Level 2 Limited Provisional License Road Test Waived.
Official Link: https://www.ncdot.gov/
North Dakota
Driver License Office:
The NDDOT Restart Plan is underway. We are starting a phased approach by providing prioritized on-site services which are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY. For Motor Vehicle or Driver License Services call 1-855-633-6835. Due to the high volume of Driver License calls we have added an online option, please click here to complete an online request for a driver license appointment.
Official Link: https://www.dot.nd.gov/
Ohio
Driver License Office:
BMV Locations reopens May 26. May services can still be done online. Social distance measures will be enforced.
Official Link: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/
Oklahoma
Driver License Office:
THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL OPEN OFFICES FOR DRIVER LICENSE AND/OR OKLAHOMA IDENTIFICATION CARD PROCESSING. SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE ENFORCED AND THE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS IN THE BUILDING WILL BE LIMITED.
SKILLS (DRIVE) TEST WILL BE GIVEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Official Link: https://www.ok.gov/dps/
Oregon
Driver License Office:
Official Link: https://www.oregon.gov/
Pennsylvania
Driver License Office:
Normal Operating hours, appointments may be needed.
Official Link: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/
Rhode Island
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointment may be required.
Official Link: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/locations/
South Carolina
Driver License Office:
Normal Operating Hours, appointment may be required.
Official Link: http://scdmvonline.com/
South Dakota
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours, appointment may be required.
Official Link: https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/south-dakota-licensing-information
Tennessee
Driver License Office Closures: Normal Working Hours, appointment may be required.
Official Link: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/locations.html
Texas
Driver License Office:
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) continues to monitor the impacts of the COVID-19/Coronavirus closely and is working with state officials, county tax assessor-collectors, and others to maintain or restore services in affected areas.
When in-person services are unavailable, services and support continue to be provided by mail, email, and phone.
Official Link: https://www.dps.texas.gov/
Utah
Driver License Office:
Normal Operating hours but all visits will require an appointment. Please check the link below for any office closures.
Official Link: https://dmv.utah.gov/
Vermont
Driver License Office: The Montepelier, South Burlington and Rutland offices are open by appointment only, other locations remain closed for in-person transactions.
Official Link: https://dmv.vermont.gov/
Virginia
Driver License Office: Additional DMV locations have opened and are now accepting appointments. Visit the link below to book an appointment.
Official Link: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/
Washington
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Appointments may be needed
Official Link: https://www.dol.wa.gov/
West Virginia
Driver License Office:
As DMV Regional Offices resume public transactions, please click here for information regarding driver’s license and vehicle registration extensions, commercial driver’s license application, titling, and other DMV transactions.
DMV also reminds customers that online services are available here, including renewal transactions for driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
Official Link: https://transportation.wv.gov
Wisconsin
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours.
Official Link: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/find-dmv/default.aspx
Wyoming
Driver License Office: Normal Operating Hours. Limited number of clients may enter the office. Automatic 90-day extension for expired Wyoming driver licenses and IDs.
Official Link: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/
This list is as of March 15, 2020. Will and update be posted? If so, how often do you anticipate?
No, this is published on March 15. We updated it daily or every 2 days. Look in the description of when we last update.
How can I registered a car I bought in Florida ( first find owner ) when I bought it I didn’t know dmv was closed
Florida FLHSMV still provides services over the phone. You can give them a call to find out.
are CDL permits and licenses being issued?
I want to go to truck driving school (essential service) but will I be able to get these credentials needed at a DMV or through mail?
Most states are issuing CDL permits and licenses but you should call the DMV for your state and find out.
want to know when the D.M.V will be able to do a driving text for a 16 yer old .thank you just notify when avaliable in big piney wy
their website said all road tests are by appointment only, you can give them a call to find out
I Iwould like to know when I can renew my Drivers License and Handicap sticker. My birthday is 6/18/40. I do have a computer but no printer. How do I make an appointment, just call either AAA or nearest DMV office. I know I have an extension. It makes me nervouse when I cannot renew it right away. What about my handicap sticker? Tomorrow will be May 20th,2020. Thank you. Marilyn A. Gere Meriden,ct
According to the CTDMV website, eligible dmv credentials that expire between Mar 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 have an automatic 180 day extension with no late fees: https://www.ctdmv.info/
I would like to know when and were or how I can register my vehicle? Can’t spend more money on rental ! Is not fair . I live in New Jersey !
You’re going to have to go to the New Jersey DMV website to see what you can do to register a new vehicle. I know a lot of services can be done online but depending on your situation some services might require an in person visit, which is not available right now.
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
My son has an appt. to take his drivers road test in NV but my plates are expired can he still take it with my car or do i have to wait until i can get my car registered and my stickers come.
Hi, you should contact the Nevada DMV to confirm. We don’t want to give you the incorrect information for your specific situation.
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