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type="button"> To apply for a California Instruction Permit (under age 18), you must: <span class="accordion-block__icon"> <svg class="icon icon-plus" height="14" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-plus-46652">plus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="icon icon-minus" height="2" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-minus-60926">minus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-minus"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="accordion-block__content"> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Be at least 15 ½ but under 18.</li> <li>Have a Certificate of Completion/Enrollment of <a href="/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/selecting-a-driving-school-for-driver-education-and-driver-training-de-dt-ffdl-33/">Driver Education</a>.</li> <li>Complete the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-id-online-app-edl-44/">California Driver’s License or ID Card Application</a>.</li> <li>Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the application.</li> <li>Visit a DMV office (<a href="/portal/make-an-appointment/">schedule an appointment</a>), where you will: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (<a href="/portal/file/federal-non-compliant-dl-id-card-documents-list-pdf/">Federal Noncompliant</a>/<a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/real-id-checklist/">REAL ID</a>/<a href="/portal/assembly-bill-ab-60-wizard/">AB60</a>)</li> <li>Pay the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/licensing-fees/">application fee</a>.</li> <li>Pass a vision exam.</li> <li>Take a photo.</li> <li><a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/preparing-for-knowledge-and-drive-tests/">Take the knowledge test(s)</a>. There are multiple choice questions based on the <a href="/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/">California Driver’s Handbook</a>, and a passing score is 80%.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Please refer to <a href="/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/provisional-licensing-ffdl-19/">Provisional Licensing</a> for additional information.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-block js-accordion-block" id="acc-to-apply-for-a-california-instruction-permit-over-age-18-you-must"> <button class="accordion-block__header" type="button"> To apply for a California Instruction Permit (over age 18), you must: <span class="accordion-block__icon"> <svg class="icon icon-plus" height="14" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-plus-98677">plus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="icon icon-minus" height="2" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-minus-36">minus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-minus"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="accordion-block__content"> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Be at least 18.</li> <li>Complete the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-id-online-app-edl-44/">California Driver’s License or ID Card Application</a>.</li> <li>Visit a DMV office (<a href="/portal/make-an-appointment/">schedule an appointment</a>), where you will: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (<a href="/portal/file/federal-non-compliant-dl-id-card-documents-list-pdf/">Federal Noncompliant</a>/<a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/real-id-checklist/">REAL ID</a>/<a href="/portal/assembly-bill-ab-60-wizard/">AB60</a>)</li> <li>Pay the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/licensing-fees/">application fee</a>.</li> <li>Pass a vision exam.</li> <li>Take a photo.</li> <li><a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/preparing-for-knowledge-and-drive-tests/">Take the knowledge test(s)</a>. There are multiple choice questions based on the <a href="/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/">California Driver’s Handbook</a>, and a passing score is 80%.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Please refer to <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/driver-licenses-dl/">Driver’s Licenses</a> for additional information.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-block js-accordion-block" id="acc-to-apply-for-a-california-motorcycle-instruction-permit-you-must"> <button class="accordion-block__header" type="button"> To apply for a California Motorcycle Instruction Permit, you must: <span class="accordion-block__icon"> <svg class="icon icon-plus" height="14" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-plus-98752">plus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="icon icon-minus" height="2" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-minus-42338">minus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-minus"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="accordion-block__content"> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Be at least 15 ½.</li> <li>Have a Certificate of Completion of <a href="/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/selecting-a-driving-school-for-driver-education-and-driver-training-de-dt-ffdl-33/">Driver Education and Driver Training</a> if you are between the ages of 15 ½ and 17 ½.</li> <li>Complete a California Highway Patrol approved <a href="https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/california-motorcyclist-safety/california-motorcyclist-training">California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP)</a> motorcyclist training course, and receive a Certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) if you are between the ages of 15 ½ to 21.</li> <li>Complete the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-id-online-app-edl-44/">California Driver’s License or ID Card Application</a>.</li> <li>Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the application if you are under 18.</li> <li>Visit a DMV office (<a href="/portal/make-an-appointment/">schedule an appointment</a>), where you will: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (<a href="/portal/file/federal-non-compliant-dl-id-card-documents-list-pdf/">Federal Noncompliant</a>/<a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/real-id-checklist/">REAL ID</a>/<a href="/portal/assembly-bill-ab-60-wizard/">AB60</a>)</li> <li>Pay the <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/licensing-fees/">application fee</a>.</li> <li>Pass a vision exam.</li> <li>Take a photo.</li> <li><a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/preparing-for-knowledge-and-drive-tests/">Take the knowledge test(s)</a>. There are multiple choice questions based on the <a href="/portal/file/motorcycle-driver-handbook-pdf/">California Motorcycle Handbook</a>, and a passing score is 80%.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Please refer to <a href="/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/motorcycle-licenses/">Motorcycle Licenses</a> for additional information.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-block js-accordion-block" id="acc-faqs"> <button class="accordion-block__header" type="button"> FAQs <span class="accordion-block__icon"> <svg class="icon icon-plus" height="14" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-plus-29935">plus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-plus"></use> </svg> <svg class="icon icon-minus" height="2" width="14" aria-hidden="true"> <title id="title-minus-82512">minus</title> <use xlink:href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wp-content/themes/dmv/dist/svg/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1732161797#icon-minus"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <div class="accordion-block__content"> <p><strong>Can I apply for my REAL ID driver’s license?</strong></p> <p>Yes! If applying for a REAL ID DL, two residency documents are required.<br>If you are 15 ½ – 17 ½ years old, you will need to provide proof that you completed driver education (certificate of completion of driver education) or are enrolled and participating in an approved integrated driver education/driver training (DE/DT) program (certificate of enrollment in an integrated [classroom] driver education and driver training program).</p> <p><strong>Can I take my knowledge test online before visiting a DMV office?</strong></p> <p>DMV offers an online knowledge test. This test is offered in 35 languages and is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The test needs a webcam and cannot be done on a smartphone or tablet. You will verify your identity before starting and will be monitored during the test.</p> <p>If eligible, you can choose this option after filling out your driver’s license application. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to give permission before you can take the test.</p> <p>The test can be attempted online twice. If you fail both attempts, you will need to go to a DMV office to take the test a third time.</p> <p><strong>What is Financial Responsibility (Insurance)?</strong></p> <p>Proof of financial responsibility must be always carried in the vehicle. Most Californians maintain financial responsibility through insurance companies, which provide the policy holder with an identification card to be used as proof of coverage. The card must state the insurance company’s name and address, the period of coverage, and policy number.</p> <p>Financial responsibility in California requires that drivers and vehicle owners carry the following minimum dollar limits:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>$15,000 for injury or death of 1 person per accident.</li> <li>$30,000 for injury or death of 2 or more persons per accident.</li> <li>$5,000 for any property damage per accident.</li> </ul> <p>****Effective January 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1107 increases the minimum financial responsibility requirement for private passenger vehicles to:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>$30,000 for injury/death to one person.</li> <li>$60,000 for injury/death to more than one person.</li> <li>$15,000 for damage to property. ****(banner)</li> </ul> <p><span role="region" aria-label="Note" class="format-label--note">When parents or guardians sign for a minor to get a DL, they are stating that they will accept financial responsibility for that minor.</span></p> <p><strong>I’m almost 18. 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