Can the California DMV renew my license on the basis of a receipt?
Some DMV offices will agree to issue a temporary drivers license based upon the receipt; however, in California, the DMV will not issue or renew a license while a petition is pending and there is no grace period once a license expires. In this case, you may want to discuss with your employer regarding an upgrade to premium processing or finding alternative modes of transportation if filing premium processing is not an option.