Undocumented individuals in California have the opportunity to apply for an AB 60 driver's license. This is a special type of license available in a handful of states in the US for people who were born in a country other than the US and who have no legal immigration status in the US. The documents required to apply for a REAL ID are listed on the DMV REAL ID checklist. If the name on your identity document is different from your current name, you must bring a document with the new name. Certified legal documents that support a name change are accepted.
Unfortunately, California law does not allow an identification card to be issued to individuals who are not legally present in the United States. If a DACA recipient with an identification card loses their DACA status and has no other form of legal status, they will not be able to renew or convert their identification card. When interacting with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Virtual Assistant, do not include any personal information. When the chat ends, you can save the transcript. Use caution when using a computer or public device. The DMV chatbot and live chat services use third-party providers to provide automatic translation.
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The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source of program information and services provided by the DMV. Even if non-residents have a driver's license in another state, they can receive a fine for driving without a valid California driver's license if it is found that they actually reside in California, according to California Vehicle Code section 12500a. You should also take a look at the Department of Homeland Security fact sheet on driver's licenses for foreigners. Both documents must show your first and last name and the same address that appears on the application for a driver's license or identification card. Under California state law, a driver must apply for a California driver's license within 10 days of becoming a California resident.
