California Driver’s License
If you plan to drive in California, you must apply for a California driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
A California driver’s license is a card that allows you to operate a motor vehicle (e.g. car, scooter or motorcycle) in the state of California and the rest of the U.S. You must carry it with you whenever you are driving.
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How to Apply for a California Driver’s License
Step 1: Read through instructions
You can find instructions on how to apply for a California driver’s license in the California DMV Driver’s Handbook. You can also consult the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Website. Please read through these instructions before making an appointment at the DMV.