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What you need to know: The DMV has extended the anticipated cancelation date of approximately 17,000 nondomiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses by 60 days.

December 31, 2025 - Sacramento — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has extended the cancelation date of approximately 17,000 nondomiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) for an additional 60 days, while the state works with representatives of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to resolve their concerns with DMV’s CDL licensing process prior to March 6, 2026.

“Commercial drivers are an important part of our economy — our supply chains don’t move, and our communities don’t stay connected without them,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “We are hopeful that our collaboration with the federal government will give FMCSA confidence in our updated processes to allow California to promptly resume issuance of nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses.”

This 60-day extension allows the parties to find a solution that permits drivers to remain working to serve our communities. The affected drivers will be receiving letters shortly, informing them of the extension.

DMV stands ready to resume issuing commercial driver’s licenses, including corrected licenses to eligible drivers.

Before Going to a DMV Office — Try Online First

Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit. The DMV encourages customers to use its online services and other service channels for tasks such as eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn about options to complete DMV tasks.

Go Paperless — To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov to opt in.

Source: CA. DMV