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Get your driver’s license/identification card and vehicle registration renewal
notices electronically. Log in to or create a DMV account to sign up today.
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* State of California
* State of California Department of Motor Vehicles
* REAL ID
* Online Services
* Translate
* MyDMV
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Search to find a office, self-service kiosk, and community partners.
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* Vehicle Registration
* Sub Menu ToggleVehicle License Fee for Taxes
VLF FOR TAXES
* Vehicle License Fee for Taxes
Sub Menu ToggleRenew
RENEW
* Renew
Sub Menu ToggleCalculate My Fees
REGISTRATION FEES
* Calculate My Fees
Sub Menu ToggleTitle Transfers
TITLES
* Title Transfers
Sub Menu ToggleRenewal Processing Times
VEHICLE REGISTRATION PROCESSING TIMES
* Renewal Processing Times
Sub Menu ToggleChange My Name/Address
REGISTRATION INFORMATION CHANGES
* Change My Name/Address
Sub Menu ToggleNew Registration
NEW REGISTRATION
* New Registration
Sub Menu ToggleNotice of Transfer and Release of Liability
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
* Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability
Sub Menu TogglePay $14 Suspension Fee
PAY $14 SUSPENSION FEE
* Pay $14 Suspension Fee
Sub Menu ToggleRegistration Card Replacement
REGISTRATION CARD REPLACEMENT
* Registration Card Replacement
Sub Menu ToggleLicense Plates, Decals, and Placards
LICENSE PLATES, DECALS, & PLACARDS
* License Plates, Decals, and Placards
Sub Menu ToggleSmog Inspections
SMOG INSPECTIONS
* Smog Inspections
QUICK LINKS
* Disabled Person Parking Plates, placards, decals and more
* Special Interest and Personalized License Plates Orders Need plates?
Our online ordering system makes it easy.
* Driver's License & ID Cards
* Sub Menu ToggleApply for a REAL ID
REAL ID
* Apply for a REAL ID
Sub Menu ToggleRenew
DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD RENEWAL
* Renew
Sub Menu ToggleChange My Name/Address
DRIVER LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD CHANGES
* Change My Name/Address
Sub Menu ToggleNew to California
NEW TO CA
* New to California
Sub Menu ToggleRenewal Processing Times
DRIVER’S LICENSE PROCESSING TIMES
* Renewal Processing Times
Sub Menu TogglePermits
PERMITS
* Permits
Sub Menu ToggleDriver’s Licenses
DRIVER LICENSES
* Driver’s Licenses
Sub Menu ToggleOrder a Replacement
ORDER A REPLACEMENT
* Order a Replacement
Sub Menu ToggleCommercial
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES
* Commercial
Sub Menu ToggleAB 60
AB 60 DRIVER LICENSES
* AB 60
Sub Menu ToggleID Cards
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
* ID Cards
Sub Menu ToggleKnowledge and Drive Tests Preparation
KNOWLEDGE & DRIVE TESTS PREPARATION
* Knowledge and Drive Tests Preparation
QUICK LINKS
* Driver’s License / ID Card Application Apply for a license or ID card
(including REAL ID)
* AB 60 License Checklist What documents do you need to get an AB 60
license?
* Vehicle Industry Services
* Sub Menu ToggleUsed Vehicle Dealers & Sales Taxes
USED VEHICLE DEALERS & SALES TAXES
* Used Vehicle Dealers & Sales Taxes
Sub Menu ToggleOccupational Licensing
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
* Occupational Licensing
Sub Menu ToggleMotor Carrier Services
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
* Motor Carrier Services
Sub Menu ToggleVehicle & Occupational Licensing Industry News Memos
VEHICLE INDUSTRY NEWS MEMOS
* Vehicle & Occupational Licensing Industry News Memos
Sub Menu ToggleVehicle Industry Services Resources & Links
VEHICLE INDUSTRY SVCS. RESOURCES
* Vehicle Industry Services Resources & Links
Sub Menu ToggleVehicle Industry Services Contact Information
VEHICLE INDUSTRY SERVICES CONTACT INFO
* Vehicle Industry Services Contact Information
Sub Menu ToggleAutonomous Vehicles
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
* Autonomous Vehicles
Sub Menu ToggleAutonomous Vehicle Test Permit
AVT PERMIT
* Autonomous Vehicle Test Permit
Sub Menu ToggleBusiness Partner Program
BUSINESS PARTNER AUTOMATION PROGRAM
* Business Partner Program
Sub Menu ToggleEmployer Pull Notice Program
EMPLOYER PULL NOTICE PROGRAM
* Employer Pull Notice Program
QUICK LINKS
* Motor Carrier Permitting Renew, reinstate, or apply for a motor carrier
permit.
* Occupational Licensing Status Information System Look up the status of
an active OL permit holder.
* Driver Education & Safety
* Sub Menu ToggleEducational Materials
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
* Educational Materials
Sub Menu ToggleSafety Guidelines & Actions
DMV SAFETY GUIDELINES & ACTIONS
* Safety Guidelines & Actions
Sub Menu ToggleDMV TestBuddy
MOBILE TESTBUDDY APP
* DMV TestBuddy
Sub Menu ToggleDriver Training Schools
DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS
* Driver Training Schools
Sub Menu ToggleSpecial Interest Driver Guides
SPECIAL INTEREST DRIVER GUIDES
* Special Interest Driver Guides
Sub Menu ToggleMedical Conditions and Driving
MEDICAL CONDITIONS & DRIVING
* Medical Conditions and Driving
QUICK LINKS
* Handbooks Learn the laws and rules of the road in preparation for your
drive and knowledge tests.
* Sample Driver’s License Knowledge Tests Preparing for a standard,
commercial, or motorcycle knowledge test? Practice here.
* Appointments
* Locations
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
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GET YOUR REAL ID TODAY
Get your REAL ID ahead of the new May 3, 2023 deadline to ensure you can
continue to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities using your
license or ID. No appointment needed!
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ONLINE SERVICES
With DMV offices serving a limited number of customers, providing services
online is crucial. From renewing vehicle registration to changing your address,
or driver’s license renewal (and much more), we’re continually adding new online
services to meet your needs.
See all online services
GO PAPERLESS
You can now get your driver’s license/identification card and vehicle
registration renewal notices electronically. You must log in to or create a DMV
account to sign up for your email renewal notices.
Get paperless notices
DID YOU KNOW?
In addition to DMV offices many business partner locations are operating, such
as registration service providers and DMV Now kiosks. See if you can take care
of business with any of them.
PARTNER LOCATIONS
Businesses authorized by DMV to handle certain registration services (renewals,
plates and stickers, reports of sale, title transfers, etc.), often with much
shorter wait times (if any!).
Find a DMV partner near you
DMV NOW KIOSKS
Convenient self-service touchscreen machines in select DMV field offices and
retail locations available for registration and driver’s license transactions.
Find a kiosk near you
DRIVER GUIDES
The California Driver Handbook has all you need to know about the rules of the
road, but what about the more practical considerations of everyday driving? Our
specialized Driving Guides can help.
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NEW TO CALIFORNIA
Welcome to California! Learn how long you have to register an out-of-state
vehicle, what you’ll need to get a California license, how to register to vote
through the DMV, and more.
View the New to California guide
TEEN DRIVERS
A guide for teens (and parents!) about the ins and outs of getting a license for
the first time and becoming a smart and safe driver for life.
View the Teen Drivers guide
SENIOR DRIVERS
Build on your strengths and review the rules of the road so you can continue to
drive safely for as long as possible.
View the Senior Drivers guide
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Learn more about modifications, adaptive equipment, medical issues, and warning
signs so you can drive with confidence.
View the People With Disabilities guide
VETERANS & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
Find out how the DMV can help connect eligible veterans and active duty military
with entitled benefits and services.
View the Veterans & Active Military guide
MOTORCYCLISTS
Refine your skills and sharpen your focus so you’re ready to hit the road on a
motorcycle or moped.
View the Motorcyclists guide
TRUCK DRIVERS
Prepare for the road with safety checks so you can identify hazards and get to
know your rig.
View the Truck Drivers guide
BOAT & VESSEL OWNERS
Register your vessel, navigate a sale, and learn about water safety so you’re
ready to set sail.
View the Boat & Vessel Owners guide
BICYCLISTS & PEDESTRIANS
Prepare yourself to share the road by practicing proper safety, handling
techniques, and more.
View the Bicyclists & Pedestrians guide
* About
* The History of the Department of Motor Vehicles
* Department of Motor Vehicles Strategic Plan: 2021-2026
* Rulemaking Actions
* Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program
* Renewal Processing Times
* Customer Service
* Vehicle or Driver’s Records Requests
* Payments & Refunds
* Interpreter Services
* Issues or Complaints
* Natural Disaster Assistance
* Customer Feedback
* Research & Reports
* Research Studies & Reports
* Reports to the California Legislature
* Department of Motor Vehicles Field Office Wait Times Reports
* Department of Motor Vehicles Performance Reports
* Online Services
* Virtual Field Office
* Forms
* News & Media
* Careers
* Contact Us
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translation provided by the third-party vendors and is therefore not liable for
any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the content resulting
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The content currently in English is the official and accurate source for the
program information and services DMV provides. Any discrepancies or differences
created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for
compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the
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