HOW TO GET A CALIFORNIA ID CARD
For more details on how to get a California ID card, please see below.
Apply for an ID Card in California
You can apply for a California identification card at any age.
The California DMV issues the following identification cards:
• Regular ID card.
• Senior citizen ID card for residents over 62 years old.
To apply for an ID card you must visit a California Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV) office in
person to:
• Complete a Driver’s License or Identification Card Application (Form DL 44). This form is not
available online as it requires your original signature.
• Give your thumbprint.
• Have your picture taken.
If you wish to complete the application form before your visit to the CA DMV, you can call the DMV
automated telephone system at (800) 777-0133 to have the form mailed to you.
You will also need:
• Social Security number. If you are ineligible for an SSN but are legally present in the U.S., you can
still apply for a CA ID card.
• Original or certified copy of a document proving your date of birth or legal presence, such as your:
– CA driver’s license.
-U.S. passport.
-Birth certificate.
• An original or certified copy of a document proving your name if you’ve had a name change, such as
your:
– Marriage certificate.
-Name change document showing both your original and new name.
-Adoption papers.
2 documents proving your California residency, which could include:- Home utility bills.
– Title or deed to your residence/property.
-Pay stub from your employer.
For a complete list of acceptable documents, visit the CA DMV website.
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California ID Card Fees
It will cost you $29
This ID Card is valid for 6 years.
There is no cost:
• For a senior citizen card if you’re 62 years old or older. This card is valid for 10 years.
• Change your address.
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