Table of Contents
- 1 Will I be required to take a knowledge test to renew my Indiana DL if it expired between 09/16/19 and 12/15/19?
- 2 How should I schedule an appointment if I don’t have an Indiana Driver’s License Number (DLN) to enter on the form?
- 3 Will requests for BMV hardship waivers be granted if the letter is more than 30 days old in Indiana?
- 4 Where can I get information about COVID-19 in Indiana?
- 5 Will Motorcycle Learner’s Permits expire on their stated expiration date or will they be extended during COVID-19?
- 6 What should I do if I have symptoms of the coronavirus disease?
Will I be required to take a knowledge test to renew my Indiana DL if it expired between 09/16/19 and 12/15/19?
No, the BMV will not require you to take a knowledge test to renew your Indiana license if your license was expired during this time frame only. The BMV will only make this exception until August 15, 2020 and only if your Indiana license expired during the September 16, 2019 to December 15, 2019 time period. After that time, all customers will be required to take a knowledge test when their license is expired more than 6 months.
What should I do if I can’t get an ineligibility letter to renew my Driver license during COVID-19?
All local Social Security offices are only conducting face-to-face transactions, by appointment only, for highly critical transactions such as someone needing a first Social Security Card.
How should I schedule an appointment if I don’t have an Indiana Driver’s License Number (DLN) to enter on the form?
If you have an out-of-state license, an ID card, or do not have a driver’s license, please type 10 zeros in the Driver’s License Field in the Appointment System.
What is the number of the Indiana COVID-19 hotline?
General questions from the public or healthcare provider inquiries about COVID-19 may be directed to the state Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number: 877-826-0011 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for public and healthcare providers).
Will requests for BMV hardship waivers be granted if the letter is more than 30 days old in Indiana?
Yes, the Waiver will be reissued without reapplication if the initial 30-day period passes.
Will Transportation Security Administration (TSA) let me through the checkpoint if my driver’s license expired recently?
If your driver’s license or state-issued ID expired on or after March 1, 2020, and you are unable to renew at your state driver’s license agency, you may still use it as acceptable identification at the checkpoint. TSA will accept expired driver’s licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration or 60 days after the duration of the emergency, whichever is longer.
Where can I get information about COVID-19 in Indiana?
Questions about COVID-19 may be directed to the IDOH COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number 877-826-0011 (available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).
What should I do if I think I need coronavirus disease testing?
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you have a medical appointment, call your doctor’s office or emergency department, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients. You can also consult a healthcare provider through telehealth, if that is an option.
Will Motorcycle Learner’s Permits expire on their stated expiration date or will they be extended during COVID-19?
All permits, driver’s license and identification cards expiration dates remain unchanged. The BMV is waiving administrative penalty fees (late fees) on expired cards through June 30, 2020.
What should I do if I think I have been exposed to COVID-19 and have symptoms?
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. If you have a medical appointment, call your doctor’s office or emergency department, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19.This will help the office protect themselves and other patients. You can also consult a healthcare provider through telehealth, if that is an option.
Call your doctor if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you have recently traveled from an area or community with known cases of COVID-19. Stay at home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas or use public transportation.