Immigration-related DMV information for the state of California
To receive a Driver's License, individuals must report to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Please review these web links to Lawful Presence Requirements: 1. REAL ID (federal) 2. Non-REAL ID (non-federal) Individuals with valid drivers license from a different state that they reside in may drive in the state of California legally. If an individual becomes a new resident of California, they should seek to change their license to that corresponding state/territory immed