Ansonia Library to host DMV community event Thursday

 

Derby Public Library to host DMV in-person services May 15

 

Klarides-Ditria: DMV offering new veteran wartime service plates

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering 10 new license plate options for veterans that commemorate specific wartime periods, including the Afghanistan War, Grenada, the Iraq War, the Korean War, Lebanon, Operation Ernest Will, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, the Vietnam War, and World War II. “We owe our freedoms to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, especially those who have served in war and conflict zones,” Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi said. “These new veterans license plates recognize that service and sacrifice by Connecticut veterans in wars and conflict zones from the Second World War II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.  "My thanks to Representative Dorinda Borer for introducing this idea, which is now law, and thanks to the Department of Motor Vehicles leadership and staff for the great collaboration with Department of Veterans Affairs in making these license plates a reality for our veterans.” The new plates are offered in addition to the standard Connecticut license plate for veterans and are available exclusively for veterans who served during these specific periods of war and those who received campaign medals. The license plates are available for passenger, commercial, combination, camper, and camp trailer types, and cost $27.50.  Veterans can request a new veteran plate by completing the Special Plate Application Form on the DMV’s website at portal.ct.gov/DMV-War-Vet-Plate.

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Klarides-Ditria: DMV announces online license renewal

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently launched new services that enable residents to renew their driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards online without having to visit an office in-person. The DMV’s new online renewal option has already been offered to residents whose driver’s license or non-driver ID expired within the last 45 days.  As part of the soft-launch of the new service during the last two months, more than 20,000 individuals have already successfully renewed online. Eligible residents will receive an invitation by postal mail or email to complete their transaction online and make an electronic payment via credit or debit card. Upon successful completion of the online renewal, the license or non-driver ID will be received by mail within 20 days. The department’s efforts to modernize and expand online services to allow more credential holders in the state to safely and securely apply, renew, reinstate, and pay for credentials more efficiently became more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.  During this time, it moved to an appointment-only system, which helped reduce wait times and kept residents safe. The DMV has also launched two new services with the goal of making it easier for commercial driver’s license holders to complete DMV transactions more easily online and via mobile devices. The Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) Portal serves as a “one-stop shop” for the carrier industry (trucking companies) to complete transactions. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Medical Certificate Portal gives these drivers the option of electronically sending their medical certificates directly to the DMV’s Driver Services Division from their mobile device. All of the DMV’s services can be found online by visiting ct.gov/dmv.

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This is a release from state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria's office.

Rochelle: DMV extends deadlines for expiring credentials

This is shared from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle: 

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is extending deadlines again for several expiring credentials. The change impacts credentials that expired between March 10, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2020. Late fees will be waived for qualifying credentials. Deadlines have been extended for the following DMV transactions: All licenses, permits, and identification cards, including commercial driver’s licenses Motor vehicle and boat registrations Emissions testing and retesting Permanent disability placard Credentials that have expiration dates of March 10 through May 31, 2020 will be valid until Nov. 30, 2020. Credentials that have expirations dates of June 1 through Nov. 30, 2020 will be valid until Dec. 31, 2020. The extensions are intended to help safeguard the general public against the spread of COVID-19 and to maintain social distancing within offices. For questions, updates, or information about recent extensions of previously issued extensions, visit www.ct.gov/dmv, or call 860-263-5700 (within the Hartford area) or 1-800-842-8222 (outside the Hartford area).

Klarides-Ditria: DMV announces additional deadline extensions

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles recently announced that it has added to its list of extended deadlines for residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension. In addition to extending the expiration date of DMV credentials, late fees associated with eligible expired credentials will be waived during this time period of the extension for qualifying credentials. Deadlines have been extended for the following DMV-related items: ·       All licenses, permits, and identification cards: Lengthens the credential extension to 90 days for credentials that expire between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. ·       All registrations, including International Registration Plan and boat registrations: For credentials expiring between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 90 days from the expiration date. ·       Emissions testing and retesting: For test due dates that fall between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the due date will be extended by 90 days from the emissions expiration date. ·       Permanent disability placard: Any permanent disability placard that expires at the same time as a credential that is subject to an extension will be extended by 90 days. ·       Business licenses: For credentials expiring between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, credentials will be extended by 90 days from the expiration date. ·       Temporary registrations: Temporary registrations obtained between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are extended by 90 days. ·       Temporary licenses, IDs, permits that contain a digital image: Expiration dates will be extended by 90 days for all temporary (paper) licenses obtained between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. ·       Flashing light permits: Expiration dates between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are extended by 90 days. ·       School bus proficiency tests: Extends the validity of school bus proficiency tests that are due between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 by 90 days. For answers to questions, updates, or more information about these extensions or other previously-issued credential extensions, visit www.ct.gov/dmv, call 860-263-5700 (within the Hartford area) or 1-800-842-8222 (outside the Hartford area). If you have any additional questions on this or any other issues, please reach out to me by email or call my office.

Rochelle offers update on state's Phase 2 reopening regulations

*Sharing info from a message today from state Rep. Kara Rochelle:

Updated guidance on indoor and outdoor gatherings has been released. The plan is as follows:

• Effective today, June 17:
  • Indoor private gatherings - 25 people
  • Outdoor gatherings - 100 people
  • Outdoor event venues (amphitheaters, race tracks) - 25% of fire capacity and distancing
• Effective July 3:
  • Indoor private gatherings - 25 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings - 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) - 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people; event organizer responsible for compliance
  • Outdoor event venues - 25% of fire capacity and distancing
• Effective mid-July (date to be determined)
  • Indoor private gatherings – 50 people
  • Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) – 250 people
  • Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, no cap; event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance
  • Outdoor event venues – 50% of fire capacity and distancing

To read Tuesday's full update, click here. 

For all of the emergency orders issued by the Governor and state agencies, click here. Watch the daily news briefings here, and read the press releases here.
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus

DMV deadlines have been extended by 180-days from their original expiration dates. 

Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020 will automatically be extended.
For more information, visit https://CTDMV.info.

Over 45 banks and credit unions have agreed to extend their voluntary participation in the Connecticut Mortgage Relief Program, which provides relief to consumers facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now run through July 30, 2020. It was set to expire May 31, 2020.

This program provides the following forms of assistance:

•  90-day grace period for all mortgage payments
• Relief from fees and charges
• No new foreclosures for 60 days (through July 30, 2020)
• No credit score changes for accessing relief.

For more information and a list of participating financial institutions, click here.