ProcedureEdit
- Visit a DMV office. Book an appointment(s) for faster service.
- Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.) The department does not provide DL 44 or DL 44C online because original signatures are required on the form, and each DL 44 or DL 44C contains a unique barcode which must be scanned or keyed by the DMV employee. To obtain a DL 44 or DL 44C form, call DMVs Automated Telephone Service at 1-800-777-0133 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week) to have a form mailed to you or visit your local DMV office to pick one up.
- Have your picture taken and your thumb print collected.
- Pay the application fee.
- Do not forget to check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if your address is incorrect. Your new ID will be mailed to you within 60 days. If you have not received your ID after 60 days, call 18007770133 and they can check on the status for you. Have your receipt and/or old ID card with you to provide information when requested.
Note: You can check if you are eligible to renew your identification card by mail by completing and submitting the California Identification Card Renewal by Mail Eligibility Form (DL 410 ID).
Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed Application Form - DL 44
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Follow link for the location and contact of DMV offices http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/fo/offices/toc_fo.htm
EligibilityEdit
DMV issues ID cards to individuals regardless of their age.
To qualify for a senior citizen's ID card, applicants must be 62 years old or older.
FeesEdit
Identification Cards:
- Regular: $28.00
- Senior Citizen (age 62 or older): No fee
- Reduced-fee ID card: $8.00
Reducedfee ID Card
You may pay a reduced application fee for an original or renewal identification card if you meet income requirements from a public assistance program. If you are eligible, the governmental or nonprofit program will give you a completed Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card form (DL 937) to take to DMV to apply for your reduced fee identification card.
Go see your local public assistance program agency for information about eligibility requirements and obtaining a DL 937 form.
ValidityEdit
A regular ID card is valid for a period of 6 years, and a senior citizen ID card is valid for 10 years.
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Processing TimeEdit
Your new ID card will be mailed to you within 60 days.
In case you have not received your ID after 60 days, call 18007770133 and they can check on the status for you.
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InstructionsEdit
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Required InformationEdit
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Country
- Date of Expiry
- Social Security Number
- Mailing address
- Residence address
Need for the DocumentEdit
The Identification (ID) Card looks like a driver's license, but it can only be used for identification purposes.
Following are procedures on how you can renew your ID card.
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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Your identification card can be used for travel, applying passport, proof of citizenship, social security, personal identification and other legal purposes.
External LinksEdit
- California Department of Motor Vehicles Website:
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