

Applying For A Driver’s License To get your driver’s license after you have your instruction permit, you need to: See the Driver Training Schools page at dmv.ca.gov/driver-ed for more information about selecting a driving school. Instructors must carry an instructor’s ID card. Wait to use your instruction permit until you start behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor who will validate the permit.ĭriver education and driver training are offered at DMV-licensed driving schools and some high schools.If your parents or guardians share joint custody of you, both must sign. Have a parent or guardian sign to approve the application and accept financial responsibility (see Section 10).Complete a Driver’s License & ID Card Application.įor more information, visit dmv.ca.gov/instructionpermit for a complete list of application steps and requirements.To apply for a Class C instruction permit: Register To Voteįor information on registering to vote, visit California Secretary of State at sos.ca.gov. Social security number: Exceptions may apply.įor REAL ID requirements, current acceptable documents, and eligibility, visit dmv.ca.gov/realid.


Two proofs of residency: Proving you live in California.

Proof of identity: Proving who you are.To apply for an instruction permit or driver’s license, you must provide: If you do not have a driver’s license from California or another state, you must apply for an instruction permit before taking the behind-the-wheel drive test to get your driver’s license.
