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URLhttps://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-california-driver-license/
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Section 4 of 22 A California driver’s license allows you to drive on public roads. Before you can get a driver’s license in California, you are required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in this handbook. You must have the correct license to drive your vehicle type. Most people need a noncommercial Class C driver’s license. To operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles, you must have a different class of license. For information on vehicles covered by a Class C, visit dmv.ca.gov/dl . Card Designations REAL ID Driver’s License Beginning May 2025, your driver’s license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to: Board an airplane for domestic flights. Enter military bases. Enter most federal facilities. Visit dmv.ca.gov/realid to learn more about applying for a REAL ID. Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Residents California offers driver’s licenses for all residents regardless of immigration status. For more information, visit dmv.ca.gov/dl . Organ and Tissue Donor For information, visit donateLIFEcalifornia.org . Veterans Visit dmv.ca.gov/veterans to learn more about the requirements and benefits of a Veteran designation. ID Cards ID cards are issued for identification purposes to eligible persons of any age. They do not permit you to drive. To get an ID, you must provide your identity document, residency documents, and social security number. Visit dmv.ca.gov/id-cards to complete an ID card application and get information on current acceptable documents and reduced-fee, no-fee, or senior ID cards.
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Ask DMV × [Skip to content](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-california-driver-license/#main) - [![California State Logo](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/images/logo-ca-gov.svg) State of California](https://www.ca.gov/) - [![California State Department of Motor Vehicles Logo](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/images/logo-ca-dmv-white.svg) State of California Department of Motor Vehicles](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/) [Menu](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-california-driver-license/#js-site-header__main-nav) - [REAL ID](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/) - [Online Services](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-online/) - [Translate](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-california-driver-license/) - [MyDMV](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/mydmv) - [Vehicle Registration](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/) - ## Renew Registration - [Renew Registration](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/) ## New Registration - [New Registration](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/) ## Replace Registration - [Replace Registration](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/online-replacement-sticker-or-registration-card/) ## Submit Proof of Insurance - [Submit Proof of Insurance](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/insurance-requirements/suspended-vehicle-registration/) ## Request Vehicle Record - [Request Vehicle Record](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-vehicle-record-request/) ## Plates, Stickers, Placards - [Plates, Stickers, Placards](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/license-plates-decals-and-placards/) - [Driver's Licenses & IDs](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/) - ## Renew DL/ID - [Renew DL/ID](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-license-id-card-online-renewal/) ## New DL/ID Card Application - [New DL/ID Card Application](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-id-online-app-edl-44/) ## Replace DL - [Replace DL](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/replace-your-driver-license-or-identification-dl-id-card/online-duplicate-driver-license-request/) ## Join the mDL Pilot - [Join the mDL Pilot](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/california-mdl/) ## Request Driver Record - [Request Driver Record](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/) - [Make a Payment](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/payments-refunds/) - ## Payments & Refunds - [Payments & Refunds](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/payments-refunds/) ## Pay Late Registration Fee - [Pay Late Registration Fee](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/) ## Pay Reinstatement Fee - [Pay Reinstatement Fee](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/insurance-requirements/suspended-vehicle-registration/) ## Dishonored Check Payment - [Dishonored Check Payment](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/dishonored-check-payment/) ## Fee Calculator - [Fee Calculator](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/vehicle-registration-fee-calculator/) ## Shopping Cart - [Shopping Cart](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/shopping-cart/) - [Appointments](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type) - ## Locations & Hours - [Locations & Hours](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/) ## Get in Line Now - [Get in Line Now](https://mt-cadmvoas.us.qmatic.cloud/branches) ## Schedule Appointment - [Schedule Appointment](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/) - [Testing](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/) - ## Online Testing - [Online Testing](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/online-learning-and-tests/) ## Driver Handbooks - [Driver Handbooks](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-handbooks/) ## Specialty Driver Guides - [Specialty Driver Guides](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/) ## How-To Videos - [How-To Videos](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/videos-2/) ## Practice Tests - [Practice Tests](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/sample-driver-license-dl-knowledge-tests/) - [Check Status](https://dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-online/) - ## Change of Address Status - [Change of Address Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/mydmv/) ## Virtual Office Case Status - [Virtual Office Case Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/case-status/) ## Driver Safety Case Status - [Driver Safety Case Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-safety-portal/) ## Registration Renewal Status - [Registration Renewal Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-status/) ## DL/ID Renewal Status - [DL/ID Renewal Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/drivers-license-id-card-status/) ## IBC Case Status - [IBC Case Status](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/ibc-case-status-request/) - [Home](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal) - [California Driver’s Handbook](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/) # California Driver’s Handbook Section 4 of 22 Close Table of Contents - [DMV Services](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/dmv-services/) - [Copyright](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/copyright/) - [Disclaimer](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/disclaimer/) - [Section 1: The California Driver's License](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-california-driver-license/) - [Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/getting-an-instruction-permit-and-drivers-license/) - [Section 3: The Testing Process](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/the-testing-process/) - [Section 4: Changing, Replacing, and Renewing Your Driver’s License](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/changing-replacing-and-renewing-your-drivers-license/) - [Section 5: An Introduction to Driving](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/introduction-to-driving/) - [Section 6: Navigating the Roads](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads/) - [Section 6: Navigating the Roads (Continued)](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads-cont1/) - [Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road/) - [Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road-cont1/) - [Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road-cont2/) - [Section 8: Safe Driving](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/safe-driving/) - [Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued)](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/safe-driving-cont1/) - [Section 8: Safe Driving (Continued)](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/safe-driving-cont2/) - [Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/alcohol-and-drugs/) - [Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/financial-responsibility-insurance-requirements-and-collisions/) - [Section 11: Vehicle Registration Requirements](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/vehicle-registration-requirements/) - [Section 12: Driver Safety](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/driver-safety/) - [Section 13: Seniors and Driving](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/seniors-and-driving/) - [Section 14: Glossary](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/glossary/) ## Section 1: The California Driver’s License - [Previous Section](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/disclaimer/) - [Next Section](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/getting-an-instruction-permit-and-drivers-license/) A California driver’s license allows you to drive on public roads. Before you can get a driver’s license in California, you are required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in this handbook. You must have the correct license to drive your vehicle type. Most people need a noncommercial Class C driver’s license. To operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles, you must have a different class of license. For information on vehicles covered by a Class C, visit [dmv.ca.gov/dl](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-licenses-dl/). ## Card Designations ### REAL ID Driver’s License Beginning May 2025, your driver’s license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to: - Board an airplane for domestic flights. - Enter military bases. - Enter most federal facilities. Visit [dmv.ca.gov/realid](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/) to learn more about applying for a REAL ID. ### Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Residents California offers driver’s licenses for all residents regardless of immigration status. For more information, visit [dmv.ca.gov/dl](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-licenses-dl/). ### Organ and Tissue Donor For information, visit [donateLIFEcalifornia.org](http://donatelifecalifornia.org/). ### Veterans Visit [dmv.ca.gov/veterans](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/veterans-and-active-duty-military/) to learn more about the requirements and benefits of a Veteran designation. ### ID Cards ID cards are issued for identification purposes to eligible persons of any age. They do not permit you to drive. To get an ID, you must provide your identity document, residency documents, and social security number. Visit [dmv.ca.gov/id-cards](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/identification-id-cards/) to complete an ID card application and get information on current acceptable documents and reduced-fee, no-fee, or senior ID cards. ## Additional Formats - PDF Select & Download Open selection options [Download PDF]() - American Sign Language Video [Play Video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ZduCrEeD5yon5twvvlkNBJQ7FHO4D7l) - [Previous Section](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/disclaimer/) - [Next Section](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/getting-an-instruction-permit-and-drivers-license/) Was this page helpful? 👍 👎 Copyright © 2026 State of California - [About DMV](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/about-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/privacy-and-security/) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/cookie-policy/) - [Conditions of Use](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/conditions-of-use/) - [Site Map](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/site-map/) - [Accessibility](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/accessibility/) - [Forms](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/forms/) × ## Google™ Translate Disclaimer The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. 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Section 4 of 22 A California driver’s license allows you to drive on public roads. Before you can get a driver’s license in California, you are required to pass the knowledge and behind-the-wheel drive tests based on information in this handbook. You must have the correct license to drive your vehicle type. Most people need a noncommercial Class C driver’s license. To operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles, you must have a different class of license. For information on vehicles covered by a Class C, visit [dmv.ca.gov/dl](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-licenses-dl/). ## Card Designations ### REAL ID Driver’s License Beginning May 2025, your driver’s license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to: - Board an airplane for domestic flights. - Enter military bases. - Enter most federal facilities. Visit [dmv.ca.gov/realid](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/) to learn more about applying for a REAL ID. ### Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Residents California offers driver’s licenses for all residents regardless of immigration status. For more information, visit [dmv.ca.gov/dl](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-licenses-dl/). ### Organ and Tissue Donor For information, visit [donateLIFEcalifornia.org](http://donatelifecalifornia.org/). ### Veterans Visit [dmv.ca.gov/veterans](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/veterans-and-active-duty-military/) to learn more about the requirements and benefits of a Veteran designation. ### ID Cards ID cards are issued for identification purposes to eligible persons of any age. They do not permit you to drive. To get an ID, you must provide your identity document, residency documents, and social security number. Visit [dmv.ca.gov/id-cards](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/identification-id-cards/) to complete an ID card application and get information on current acceptable documents and reduced-fee, no-fee, or senior ID cards.
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Publish Time2024-11-20 21:10:32 (1 year ago)
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