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BMV still closed but expired docs are extended
With the Bureau of Motor Vehicles still closed, all recently expired driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations will have their expiration dates extended.
For example, if your CNMI driver’s license or vehicle registration expires during the temporary closure of BMV, you will be granted a waiver without penalty until BMV reopens for normal operation. An official announcement will be sent out to the public once the BMV office is scheduled to reopen.
Police officers conducting patrol are aware of this and are mindful of recently expired driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Motorists are asked to notify their insurance provider(s) as a courtesy.
The BMV was temporarily closed on March 16, 2020, as part of the nationwide concern of the coronavirus.
The Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force and the CNMI Department of Public Safety advises the public to refrain from making unnecessary trips to public places. Limit public exposure to grocery store trips and food pick-ups.
Under current regulations, all expired driver’s licenses have a grace period of 30 working days after the expiration date for renewal before a $20 penalty fee is owed. All expired vehicle registrations have a grace period of 10 days after the expiration date for renewal before a $30 penalty fee is owed. (PR)
