Renewing DL now that my I am a permanent resident

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Hello everybody, 

First of all, apologies in advance if this topic does not pertain to this forum. I really don't know where else to post. 

I obtained my current DL when I was an F1 student. It is expiring next week, and my local DMV office doesn't have appointment availability until 08/10. I certainly don't want to be driving around with an expired license, but I need to drive! 

Since the DMV is not open, can I -as a permanent resident- use the DMV kiosks or are they only for US citizens?

Is there any other way to renew my DL without having to wait? It certainly can't be done online unless you are a USC.

 

[Loren Y 2,755]

Most states have granted extension letters available online to carry with you. I have been driving with expired plates on 2 cars and a motorcycle. No issues yet, police don't care and understand DMV is closed. They just started opening here in Nevada and my appointment is for the 24th of this month, so hopefully then I can get everything current. Look on the DMV website for the official extension letter. Here is the Nevada extension, should be the same in your state.

Edited July 2, 2020 by Loren Y

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 hour ago, Loren Y said:

Most states have granted extension letters available online to carry with you. I have been driving with expired plates on 2 cars and a motorcycle. No issues yet, police don't care and understand DMV is closed. They just started opening here in Nevada and my appointment is for the 24th of this month, so hopefully then I can get everything current. Look on the DMV website for the official extension letter. Here is the Nevada extension, should be the same in your state.

Thank you for your kind reply! I googled it and my State doesn't offer an extension letter per se. But when I was googling that I found that there is a blank extension until August 1st for people in my situation. My appt is on 10th, so I hope I don't get pulled over in those 90 days. 

I have to drive to work. Otherwise I would just refrain from driving...