Documents and identification
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California personal records
Find official starting points for birth certificates, identity documents and other personal records.
USAGov replacement ID documents
Find the responsible agency for replacing different lost or stolen identification documents.
California AB 60 driver's license
California DMV driver's licenses for people who cannot provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. but can prove identity and California residency. The page lists the steps from checklist to drive test.
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