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California ID

What you need

Proof of identity, Social Security number, and California residency.

Steps

  1. 1Find an acceptable identity document
  2. 2Gather two residency documents
  3. 3Complete the DMV application
  4. 4Visit a DMV office and pay the fee or request fee help

Where to go

California DMV

✓ Trusted websiteCalifornia identification cards ↗California DMV✓ Trusted websiteStart the ID application ↗California DMV

Documents required

Birth certificate or passport; SSN; two residency documents

Common problem

No birth certificate or stable address

Helpful tip

Ask a reentry case manager about reduced-fee ID forms and acceptable residency letters.