California Driver License Application

If you are a California resident and you wish to drive on public roadways or use public parking facilities, you must obtain a California driver license.

How is residency defined by DMV?

You are considered a California resident if you vote in California elections; if you pay resident tuition at a California university or college; if you file for a homeowner's property tax exemption; or if you receive any benefits that are not normally given to non-residents.

If you are a new resident of California, you must apply for a California driver license within 10 days.

Where do you apply?

You can apply for a driver license at your local DMV office.

Required tests to obtain your California Driver License

• Vision test
• Knowledge test
• Behind-the-wheel test

These tests can be taken at most DMV offices.

California Driver License requirements

You will find all the requirements here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/dlapp_lnks

Driver License application fees

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/fees/dl_fees

Checklist for Driver license application

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/forms/dl_checklist

Where to find a driving school

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl33