To minimize customer inconvenience, many of these states are either extending the validity of the driver’s licenses and state IDs automatically or in some cases, simply limiting enforcement in the event of traffic stops.īut as we all know, the Form I-9 rules dictate that employers may only accept unexpired documents, with a few exceptions for certain documents which are auto-extended by DHS (such as EADs). As a result, individuals may be unable to apply for a new driver’s license or state ID, particularly when an in-person visit is required. Our original article has been modified as indicated in red font below.ĭuring the past few weeks, many states across the US have been closing their DMV branch offices to the public in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
UPDATED: On Monday, March 30, 2020, the USCIS provided us with revised (and clarified) guidance on how to document an expired driver’s license or state ID on the Form I-9 due to a COVID-19 extension.
