Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. You should receive your new DL or ID card in the mail within four to six weeks. If you have not receive your DL and/or ID card, call 1-80 to check the status. If you applied for an ID card, you will be given a receipt as proof of application. If you applied for a replacement driver’s license or commercial driver’s license, you will be given a temporary license valid for 60 days. Your replacement request isn’t complete until you come into a field office! You may either make an appointment, or check the current walk-in wait list time for your local office – wait times are often shorter than you would think at certain locations!īe prepared to pay the appropriate replacement licensing fee, have your photograph validated by DMV, and scan your thumbprint (to protect against identity theft). If applying for a REAL ID for the first time, bring your proof documents with you.

Visit a DMV office to complete the process

If your replacement will not be a REAL ID, you do not need to provide any proof documents. If you do take this opportunity to convert to a REAL ID for the first time, you will need to provide 1.) proof of identity, 2.) social security number (SSN), and 3.) two proofs of California residency. Gather the required proof documents to show DMV Minors applying for a replacement DL must have parents’ or guardians’ signatures on the application. If you would like to take this opportunity to convert to a REAL ID DL/ID card or CDL, you will be able to select REAL ID in the application. Use our online DL/ID application to apply for a replacement driver’s license, ID card, or commercial driver’s license. How to Request a Replacement DL/ID in an office

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