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.
Your next step
Use the AB 60 checklist, start the application in MyDMV, then schedule a DMV appointment.
Questions to ask
- Which identity and residency documents will the DMV accept from me?
- What happens in a secondary review?
- Can I get an interpreter at my appointment?
If this one cannot help
Other starting points for the same need:
- 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 immigrant resources: California’s official page for immigrant families: Governor’s Office know-your-rights fact sheets in 15 languages, links to state-funded nonprofit legal providers and ImmigrationLawHelp.org, scam warnings, and guidance on school, work and public programs.
What this listing can tell you
Official DMV process information. Fees and document rules are set by the DMV.
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Official source & review
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Official pages read on 2026-10-22 for service area, contact methods, cost, languages, intake and eligibility. Each field in verification names its source. Current openings and individual eligibility are not confirmed.
What the official pages say
- Service area
- Not recorded.
- How to contact
- MyDMV online; appointments; 1-800-777-0133. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Cost
- Not stated on this page. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Languages
- Knowledge test 'available in more than 40 languages'; interpreter via 1-800-777-0133. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- How to start
- Nine steps: checklist, application, knowledge test, documents, appointment, arrival, secondary review if needed, drive test, license by mail. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Stated limits
- 'unable to provide proof of legal presence... but who meet California DMV requirements and are able to provide proof of identity and California residency'; driver education required ages 15 to 17 1/2. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
Current openings and whether you qualify are not confirmed. Ask the organization.
How we check sourcesGuides on this topic
- AB 60 LicenseYes, you can get a California driver's license, even if you cannot prove legal status in the United States. Here is who can apply, what to bring, what it costs, and what to know about your privacy before you go.
- Age and Immigration OptionsImmigration law treats young people differently from adults, and some doors close on a birthday. Turning 14, 16, 18 and 21 can each change what you can apply for, what counts against you and who can file for you. If you are young, or you raise someone who is, check these dates now. Some deadlines cannot be fixed later.