You're over 18 years old and just visiting California with an out-of-state license.
You're an active member of the military or you're a dependent stationed in CA. This applies if you have a valid out-of-state license and are not a resident of California.
You drive farm vehicles off of public roads.
You only drive off-highway vehicles and/or snowmobiles without going on public roads (except to cross).
Do you want to drive legally in California? If this is the case, you must apply for a new CA driver's license.
CA DMV can help people get a California driver's license. You can be a brand new first-time driver, a new resident of the state, or a legal non-citizen. You can find information about each case below or here to apply for a new license for a teenager.
AB 60 driver's license renewal
If you are a resident of California but cannot provide proof of legal residence in the United States, you can obtain a California driver's license in some way. The law will take effect in early 2015. Please check here regularly for the latest updates and documents required to obtain an AB 60 license.
