
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages.

Schedule a drive test appointment (drive tests are not given without an appointment).Take a behind-the-wheel drive test (if applicable).(To allow for sufficient testing time, we don’t administer knowledge tests within 30 minutes of closing.) If you fail the same test three times, your application is no longer valid and you will need to reapply. You are allowed three attempts to pass each of the required knowledge tests. Provide your proof of identity and California residency ( learn more about the documents you’ll need).

Visit a DMV office ( schedule an appointment), where you will:.Study for the DL knowledge test (here are some resources to help you prepare).Complete a Driver’s License or Identification (DL/ID) Card Application.

If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. 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.
