Driver’s License or ID Card Replacement

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If your driver’s license (DL), identification (ID) card, or commercial driver’s license (CDL) has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you may request a replacement.

How to Request a Replacement online (Driver's License Only)

  1. Complete Replacement Driver’s License Application online

    Request a replacement DL

How to Request a Replacement DL/ID in an office

  1. Complete a new DL/ID application

    Use our online DL/ID application to apply for a replacement driver’s license, ID card, or commercial driver’s license. If you would like to take this opportunity to convert to a REAL ID DL/ID card or CDL, you will be able to select REAL ID in the application.

    Minors applying for a replacement DL must have parents’ or guardians’ signatures on the application.

  2. Gather the required proof documents to show DMV

    If you do take this opportunity to convert to a REAL ID for the first time, you will need to provide 1.) proof of identity, 2.) social security number (SSN), and 3.) two proofs of California residency.

    Acceptable Documents List

    If your replacement will not be a REAL ID, you do not need to provide any proof documents.

  3. Visit a DMV office to complete the process

    Your replacement request isn’t complete until you come into a field office! You may either make an appointment, or check the current walk-in wait list time for your local office – wait times are often shorter than you would think at certain locations!

    Be prepared to pay the appropriate replacement licensing fee, have your photograph validated by DMV, and scan your thumbprint (to protect against identity theft). If applying for a REAL ID for the first time, bring your proof documents with you.

    What to expect:
    If you applied for a replacement driver’s license or commercial driver’s license, you will be given a temporary license valid for 60 days. If you applied for an ID card, you will be given a receipt as proof of application.

    You should receive your new DL or ID card in the mail within three to four weeks.  If you have not received your DL card after 60 days, visit Driver’s License & ID Card Status.

How to Request a Replacement DL at a DMV NOW Kiosk

  1. Locate a Kiosk

    DMV NOW is available inside select DMV offices and retail locations during regular business hours.

    Find a kiosk near you

  2. Gather your driver license or identification card information

    You may choose to manually key the following information or scan your identification card (if available):

    • Name as it appears on your driver license or identification card.
    • Driver license or identification card number.
    • Date of birth.
    • Address as it appears on your driver license or identification card record.
      If you recently moved, change your address at Submit a Change of Address Online – California DMV 72 hours prior to using the kiosk.

  3. Submit payment

  4. Retrieve your temporary driver license

    You will receive a temporary driver’s license after the completion of your transaction.