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MAY 11, 2026
For Release To Doe v. Gordon Class Members
Dear Doe v. Gordon Class Members,
This email is for individuals who obtained a 60-day interim or temporary Class C Driver’s license after submitting your application for a corrected commercial driver’s license (CDL). Your interim or temporary Class C Driver’s License has either expired OR will soon expire. Below is important information for you to know.
Extension of Interim-Class C Driver’s License: According to the DMV, they are not automatically offering an extension of the interim-class C driver’s license. You MUST request an extension of the interim Class C Driver’s License. To do this, you must:
Go to your local DMV to request an extension on the expiration of your temporary Class C driver’s license.
Please note: you MAY NOT qualify for an extension on the expiration of your temporary Class C driver’s license. It is up to the DMV to tell you whether or not you qualify for an extension.
If you do not qualify for an extension, then the DMV representative may suggest that you “downgrade” your CDL in order to get a Class C driver’s license. DO NOT agree to “downgrade” your CDL, as it is not clear that DMV will offer a later chance to submit a CDL-application.
The other option is for you to apply for a permanent Class C driver’s license. If you want to do this, you must FIRST cancel your pending CDL-application, THEN apply for and receive a permanent Class C driver’s license—and AFTER RE-SUBMIT a CDL-application again. This will cost a total of $146 ($46 for the Class C license and $100 for submitting another CDL application).
If you want to do this, please call the DMV hotline at (916)-306-5153 to make your permanent Class C driver’s license application appointment.
When you cancel your CDL-application at the DMV appointment, DO NOT agree to “downgrade” your CDL, as it is not clear that DMV will offer a later chance to submit a CDL-application.
You will receive a paper Class C driver’s license immediately after submitting your permanent Class C driver’s license application.
When you receive your physical Class C driver’s license card in the mail, you can submit a CDL-application again. If you want to do this, please call the DMV hotline at (916)-306-5153 to make your appointment.
If you have any problems, please call the Sikh Coalition’s trucker hotline at (212)-287-9169.
Please remember, if you would not like to obtain a permanent Class C driver’s license, then you CAN request an extension on the expiration of your temporary Class C driver’s license.
We will continue to post updates about the DMV on The Sikh Coalition’s instagram and facebook.
Sincerely,
The Sikh Coalition Legal Team
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