DMV Permit Requirements for Teenagers
- You must be 15 1/2 years old to take test at DMV (15 to take class)
- An original or certified copy of U.S birth certificate, passport or legal presence document
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Completion of Driver Education Certificate (blue or pink slip)
- A parent of a legal guardian must sign below the "Acknowledgment Statement" on the Completion of Driver Education certificate form before you go to the DMV
- Complete the DMV application Online (E-DL44)
- Your parent's or legal guardian's signature is required on the DMV application (DL44)
- $38 (Prices are subject to change)
- Pass your vision test
- Give a Thumb print
- Pass the DMV written test
- Take a picture (The picture you take this day will be on you're Drivers License)
DMV Driver License Requirements
- You must be 16 years old
- Hold your permit for at least 6 months and a day
- You must call to make an appointment for the DMV driving test or make an appointment online www.dmv.ca.gov
- You must have completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving with your parent or legal guardian (10 hours must be driving at night)
- Completion of 6 hours behind the wheel training with a Driving School (the gold certificate)
- Pass the DMV driving test to obtain your California Driver License
Good luck and DRIVE SAFE!
DMV Permit Requirements for Adults 18 or Older
1) Visit a DMV office
2) Complete application form DL 44 (Copies will not be accepted.)
3) Give a thumb print
4) Have your picture taken
5) Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration office.
6) Verify your birth date and legal presence document.
7) Provide your true full name
8) Pay the application fee
9) Pass a vision exam
10) Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.
6) Verify your birth date and legal presence document.
7) Provide your true full name
8) Pay the application fee
9) Pass a vision exam
10) Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.
Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not administer written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. When you practice, you must have an accompanying adult who is 18 years of age or older, with a valid California license. This person must be close enough to you to take control of the vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone.
If you have a license from another state, the driving test can be waived. If you have a license from another country, you will be required to take a driving test.
DMV Permit Requirements for Teenagers
- You must be 15 1/2 years old to take test at DMV (15 to take class)
- An original or certified copy of U.S birth certificate, passport or legal presence document
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Completion of Driver Education Certificate (blue or pink slip)
- A parent of a legal guardian must sign below the "Acknowledgment Statement" on the Completion of Driver Education certificate form before you go to the DMV
- Complete the DMV application Online (E-DL44)
- Your parent's or legal guardian's signature is required on the DMV application (DL44)
- $38 (Prices are subject to change)
- Pass your vision test
- Give a Thumb print
- Pass the DMV written test
- Take a picture (The picture you take this day will be on you're Drivers License)
DMV Driver License Requirements
- You must be 16 years old
- Hold your permit for at least 6 months and a day
- You must call to make an appointment for the DMV driving test or make an appointment online www.dmv.ca.gov
- You must have completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving with your parent or legal guardian (10 hours must be driving at night)
- Completion of 6 hours behind the wheel training with a Driving School (the gold certificate)
- Pass the DMV driving test to obtain your California Driver License
Good luck and DRIVE SAFE!
DMV Permit Requirements for Adults 18 or Older
1) Visit a DMV office
2) Complete application form DL 44 (Copies will not be accepted.)
3) Give a thumb print
4) Have your picture taken
5) Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration office.
6) Verify your birth date and legal presence document.
7) Provide your true full name
8) Pay the application fee
9) Pass a vision exam
10) Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.
6) Verify your birth date and legal presence document.
7) Provide your true full name
8) Pay the application fee
9) Pass a vision exam
10) Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.
Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not administer written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. When you practice, you must have an accompanying adult who is 18 years of age or older, with a valid California license. This person must be close enough to you to take control of the vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone.
If you have a license from another state, the driving test can be waived. If you have a license from another country, you will be required to take a driving test.
To take your driving test, you will need to:
1) Make a driving test Appointment(s). (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.)
2) Provide proof of financial responsibility
3) California Insurance Requirements
You have three chances to pass the driving test. If you fail, you may practice for a while, then make another appointment. There is no waiting period, but you must make an appointment. If you fail to successfully complete the driving test on the first attempt, you must pay a $6 fee for each additional driving test that is administered under an application for an original or renewal driver license.
After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 90 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Double-check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 and they can check on the status for you. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.
If your name is different on your birth certificate and/or legal presence document than the one you are currently using, you will also need to provide an additional acceptable document to establish your true full name, such as; a marriage certificate, dissolution of marriage, adoption or name change document that shows your current name.
When you become a California resident, you must obtain a California driver license within 10 days.
