California DMV has extended noncommercial driver licenses expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The terms of the extension depend on a driver’s age.
License holders 69 and younger (beginning March 1, 2020)
Most drivers now qualify for online renewal.
License holders over the age of 70 (March-December 2020 expirations)Extension valid for one year from the original expiration date.
The extensions are automatic, but eligible drivers will not receive a new card or paper extension in the mail. As an option, these drivers can request a free temporary paper extension online through DMV’s Virtual Field Office to document their extension, though one is not needed to drive.
Find more helpful information about how senior drivers can maintain driving independence for as long as possible. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/senior-drivers/