Information For Persons New To California
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Helpful Information for the Disabled using DMV Services
Driver License Information for Persons Over 18
- How to apply for a driver license if you are over 18
- How to apply for a commercial driver license (CDL)
- How to apply for a motorcycle or moped driver license if you are over 18
Provisional Driver Permit and License Information for Persons Under 18
- How to apply for a provisional permit if you are under 18
- Parents' or guardians' signatures - Accepting liability for a minor
- Driver Education and Driver Training Information
- Provisional driver license restrictions during the first year
- How to apply for a motorcycle or moped driver license if you are under 18
Identification (ID) Cards
Vehicle Registration
- How long do I have to register a vehicle with out-of-state plates
- How to transfer my registration from another state to California
- Proof of insurance when registering my vehicle
- Liability insurance requirements
- Registration related fees
- Vehicle Information for Military Personnel in California
General Information
- Senior Driver Information
- Military personnel away from home
- How to find a traffic violation school
- How to find a driving under the influence (DUI) Program
- Negligent operator violation point count
- Common California Vehicle Code violations used in negligent operator violation count
- When you are required to report an accident to DMV
- How to get a copy of my driving record
- How to get a copy of someone else's driver license, ID card, vehicle or vessel record
- Length of time DMV keeps driver license records
- How to find information on bicycle rules and safety
- How to register to vote at DMV
- What methods of payment are acceptable for DMV services

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