Requirements for obtaining a CA driver’s license
Under 18 years
- Have your parent’s permission
- Complete Driver’s Education
- Pass written test at DMV and receive permit. Must be at least 15 1/2 yrs. old and provide proof of completion of Driver Education. Appointment required. Schedule appointments at DMV.ca.gov
- Appointments for written tests are not required at DMV located at 2222 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
- Bring all necessary documents: proof of residency documents (2), birth verification, driver’s education certificate, glasses / contacts if required, DMV application conf. #, etc. DMV.ca.gov for more details
- Schedule 6-hours of Driver’s Training with a Professional Driving School
- Complete 50 hours of supervised driving with someone 25 yrs + who has a valid, CDL – permit not valid until teen completes the first driving lesson with Driving School
- Pass the Road Test at DMV Must be at least 16 yrs. old, provide proof of completion of Driver’s Ed & Training and have held permit for at least 6 months, appointment required
18 years & older
- Submit application to DMV
- Pay licensing fee
- Pass written test & vision test at DMV, ppointment required
- Schedule appointment at DMV.ca.gov and bring all necessary documents: birth verification, proof of residency documents (2), DMV application confirmation number, etc. DMV.ca.gov for details
- Appointments for written tests are not required at DMV located at 2222 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
- Pass drive test at DMV, appointment required