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California DMV Driver's License Overview

May 26, 2025

Section 1: The California Driver's License - California DMV

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California Driver's License Overview

  • Required to drive on public roads.
  • Must pass knowledge and behind-the-wheel tests.
  • Different classes for various vehicle types (Class C, commercial, motorcycles).

Card Designations

REAL ID

  • Required from May 2025 for flights, military bases, federal facilities.

Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Residents

  • Available regardless of immigration status.

Organ and Tissue Donor

  • Information available at donateLIFEcalifornia.org.

Veterans

  • Information on designation requirements and benefits.

ID Cards

  • For identification, not driving.
  • Application requires identity, residency, and social security documents.

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