Welcome to CaliforniaDriversLicenses.org

Your source to all the information regarding driver licenses in the state of California. Our goal is to help expedite and simplify the process by providing you with useful information regarding your California drivers license needs. We will be sure you are prepared with what you need to know, what you need to bring and much more.
 
Renewing Your California Driver License
It is against California state law to drive with an expired license. You can renew your license up before your license expires. Read more

Changing Your Address on Your California Drivers License
California law requires that you update your address information as it changes. Read more
Replacing Your California Driver License
If you are in California, may need to visit a driver license office and apply for a duplicate driver license. Read more
Getting a New California Drivers License
If you have never been issued a driver license in any state, the state of California requires that you complete a state approved Drivers Education course. Read more
Getting Your California Learner's Permit
Once you have completed state approved California Drivers Education course, all new California drivers will need to understand the laws and rules, required classes, and tests the state of California requires new drivers to take. Read more
California Driver's Ed
California state law requires that all first time California drivers successfully complete a state approved Drivers Education course prior to applying for a driver license. Read more
Changing Your Name on Your California Drivers License
If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce, adoption, hyphenating surnames.etc. and you would like your driver license to reflect your new name,you will also need to provide an acceptable document to establish your current full name. Examples include a marriage certificate, dissolution of marriage, adoption or name change document that shows your current name. Read more
 

There are never enough hours in the day and your time is valuable. Many driver licenses services can be processed online. If you have received a notification from California State DMV, check the notification to see if you can complete your transaction online. If it is necessary for you to visit an office read these 10 helpful tips:

1. Find the closest Driver License office
2. Confirm the office hours
3. Appointments are available at all offices for faster service.
4. Avoid Mondays and Fridays, the best day to visit the office is mid-week/
5. Avoid the 11:30AM- 2:00PM hours as they tend to be busy due to the lunch break
6. Avoid the first and last day of the month
7. Avoid the day after a holiday
8. Come prepared with all required documentation to complete your service
9. Print and fill out your forms prior to visiting your
10. If you have any questions, concerns, or special circumstances contact your nearby Driver license office prior to heading over