Get ready for your California ID
A printable from California ID. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
Get ready for your California ID
Proof of who you are (bring originals):
- Passport from your country
- Consular ID (matrícula or other)
- National ID or voter card from your country
- Birth certificate, with a translation if it is not in English
Proof you live in California (your name and home address):
- Lease or rental agreement
- Utility or phone bill
- Bank, school, medical or work letter
Before you go:
- Check the DMV ID card page for the start date and the official list
- Ask if you qualify for a reduced fee or no fee ID
- Make an appointment
Keep your papers in a safe, dry folder. Do not write your immigration status on this sheet.
From California ID. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.