How do I get  a California Driver's License or California ID ?


To obtain a California driver's license or California ID,you should first make an appointment with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Long Beach DMV Appointment and Information telephone number : (800)777-0133

Address: Long Beach DMV

3700 E. Willow St.

Long Beach, CA 90815

Hours : Mon.,Tues.,Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

If you don't live in Long Beach, you may be able to find a DMV closer to you by looking in the Government Pages of any phone book,under "State Government Offices - Motor Vehicles Department".

When you go to DMV for your appointment, you should take with you :

  • Passport with I-94 card stapled inside
  • Social Security card (click here to see S.S. card page)
  • $12 Application fee

If you are applying for a driver's license,you will be required for a written test.To prepare for the test,you should study the DMV Handbook.This is available free at the DMV, and on the internet at the DMV site www.dmv.ca.gov

You will receive a temporary license once you pass the written test demonstrating your knowledge of the traffic laws in California.This temporary license allows you to drive when another licensed driver is present in the car with you.In order to get a permanent California Driver's License, you must tkae a driving test.A licensed driver must drive to to the test with you.The car you drive must be insured and registered.

Can I use my Internatioanl Driver's License ?

In state of califonia, you must have a California driver's license if you are renting or if you own property.Most police will not honor the International driver's license.If you are just visiting, your International driver's license will be honored.

How do I get  a California Driver's License ?

To obtain a California driver's license or California ID,you should first make an appointment with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Long Beach DMV Appointment and Information telephone number : (800)777-0133

Address: Long Beach DMV

3700 E. Willow St.

Long Beach, CA 90815

Hours : Mon.,Tues.,Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

If you don't live in Long Beach, you may be able to find a DMV closer to you by looking in the Government Pages of any phone book,under "State Government Offices - Motor Vehicles Department".

When you go to DMV for your appointment, you should take with you :

  • Passprot with I-94 card stapled inside
  • Social Security card (click here to see S.S. card page)
  • $12 Application fee

If you are applying for a driver's license,you will be required for a written test.To prepare for the test,you should study the DMV Handbook.This is available free at the DMV, and on the internet at the DMV site www.dmv.ca.gov

You will receive a temporary license once you pass the written test demonstrating your knowledge of the traffic laws in California.This temporary license allows you to drive when another licensed driver is present in the car with you.In order to get a permanent California Driver's License, you must tkae a driving test.A licensed driver must drive to to the test with you.The car you drive must be insured and registered.