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Whitmer signs executive order extending expiration of driver's licenses, ID cards

Updated  April 13, 2020 11:55pm EDT
Coronavirus in Michigan
FOX 2 Detroit

FOX 2 - On Monday Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order temporarily extending the expiration of valid driver’s licenses, state identification cards and commercial vehicle registrations that would have expired during the stay home/stay safe order.

Drivers with suspended or revoked driver’s licenses and those with penalties for driving with an expired but otherwise valid registration will not benefit from the extension.

“In times of crisis and uncertainty, the last thing you want to think about is having to renew your driver’s license or state ID card,” Gov. Whitmer said. “It is my sincere hope this order gives all Michiganders with expiring identification some peace of mind as we continue our united front to slow the spread of COVID-19 across our state.”

The order, which takes effect April 13 at 11:59 p.m., temporarily extends:

  • Commercial vehicle registrations, including temporary registrations set to expire on or after March 1, 2020 to June 30.
  • Driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses set to expire between March 1 and May 31, to June 30.

Drivers can renew their licenses online at michigan.gov/SOS