If you are age 70+ and renewing your driver’s license, you might not need to take a test. Check your renewal notice to be sure.
This online driver’s license and ID card application saves you time by letting you complete the application before visiting a DMV field office. When you arrive, DMV employees can quickly access your completed form and begin to process it.
Note Not up for renewal but interested in a REAL ID? Californians who do not have a REAL ID but already hold a valid passport can comfortably wait to convert to a REAL ID when their driver’s license is due for renewal.
Note You can use this form to apply for, renew, replace, correct, or update a driver’s license or identification card, or to apply for license endorsements.
Before you begin…
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Be prepared to create a DMV online account, if you have never done so previously. If you have, be prepared to log in to your DMV online account. (DMV uses two-factor authentication to prove your digital identity; it requires an email address and a way to receive a phone call or text message.)
Note Drivers 70+ must renew their DL in person at the DMV every five years. Start your driver’s license renewal application to save time at the DMV office.
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Have your social security number handy, in addition to basic information such as name, address, and date of birth.
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The average time to complete this application is 9 minutes. For privacy and security purposes, the app times out after 15 minutes. If you cannot complete the application in one sitting, don’t worry; you may log in to your DMV account and finish it later. (Applications are stored up to one year, and are only processed when you visit a DMV field office.)
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If you are converting to a REAL ID, you will be prompted to upload documents that prove identity (e.g., valid passport or birth certificate) and residency (e.g., utility bill, bank statement). Uploading images of these documents online will save you time when you visit the DMV office to complete your application so don’t skip this step. Be sure to also bring the original documents submitted online to your REAL ID appointment.
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After completing the application, you will need to visit a field office to finish the rest of the driver’s license/ID card application process.
