California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - apply for a REAL ID, register a vehicle, renew a driver's license, and more.

Renew at a DMV office. Select this option if you have either a: Standard driver’s license/ID or REAL ID driver’s license/ID and received a notice to renew at a DMV office. You can start the renewal online and save time at your office visit. Are you over age 70?

AB 60 driver’s licenses are for individuals who are unable to provide proof of legal presence in the United States (U.S.), but who meet California DMV requirements and are able to provide proof of identity and California residency.

Complete a DL or ID card application or bring in the DMV renewal notice mailed to you (cross out any old information and write in the current information). Have your thumbprint scanned. Pass a vision exam. Have your photo taken. Pay the nonrefundable application fee (application and fee valid for 12 months). Pass the knowledge test(s) (if ...

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Have your photo taken. If you want to apply for a REAL ID , you must also provide proof of your identity, SSN, and two proofs of residency from the list of acceptable REAL ID documents. You will receive your new ID card via mail within three to four weeks.

DMV offers a variety of Online Services that make your DMV business easy and efficient.

Law Enforcement Request for Driver License/Identification Record Information (INF 252) forms must be forwarded to DMV headquarters for processing: Law enforcement individuals may request information from individual’s driver’s record, such as photo, prints, etc. No fee is charged to law enforcement.

Gather the required documents to show DMV. If you want a REAL ID as your updated DL/ID, you will need to provide 1.) proof of identity, 2.) Social Security Number, and 3.) two proofs of California residency. See acceptable REAL ID documents list. …

If any of the following scenarios are true for you, you cannot renew using this system; please use DMV’s assisted online renewal system instead.