California Drivers Licence

[Damjan 0]

Hi Guys,

So far everything went really smoothly after POE on 12/22/10 at LAX we received SSN in less than 2 weeks and green card arrived few days later so kudos to Homeland Security

The California DMV is completely different story. We waited for hours to be told that her IR visa is expired then another hour to clarify that is not and after apologizing they misspelled her name on permit.

We were told that since she has a valid drivers license in Philippines , she only has to take writen test and vision exam and pay $31 and wait for the license. then 10 min later we were told that she actually need to take driving test exam. Some friend told me that they just took their license and were issued a new one without any tests, so i am totally confused and after so many mistakes that happened in only two experiences at DMV i just cant trust anything they say.

Anybody knows how to proceed? I would appreciate your help.. Thank you!

[Damjan 0]

got it. How to apply for a driver license if you are over 18

If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.

If you become a California resident, you must get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for a homeowner’s property tax exemption, or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.

To apply for an original driver license if you are over 18, you will need to do the following:

* Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)

* Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)

* Give a thumb print

* Have your picture taken

* Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.

* Verify your birth date and legal presence If your current name no longer matches the name on your birth data/legal presence document, see “True Full Name” and “How to Change Your Name” for more information.

* Provide your true full name

* Pay the application fee

* Pass a vision exam

* Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.(Sample Test)

Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.

You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. When you practice, you must have an accompanying adult who is 18 years of age or older, with a valid California license. This person must be close enough to you to take control of the vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone.

If you have a license from another country, you will be required to take a driving test. If you have a license from another state, the driving test can be waived.

To take your driving test, you will need to:

* Make a driving test Appointment(s) . (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.) You may also call 1-800-777-0133 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, to make a driving test appointment.

* Provide proof of financial responsibility

[condz 0]

got it. How to apply for a driver license if you are over 18

If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.

If you become a California resident, you must get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for a homeowner’s property tax exemption, or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.

To apply for an original driver license if you are over 18, you will need to do the following:

* Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)

* Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)

* Give a thumb print

* Have your picture taken

* Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.

* Verify your birth date and legal presence If your current name no longer matches the name on your birth data/legal presence document, see “True Full Name” and “How to Change Your Name” for more information.

* Provide your true full name

* Pay the application fee

* Pass a vision exam

* Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.(Sample Test)

Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.

You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. When you practice, you must have an accompanying adult who is 18 years of age or older, with a valid California license. This person must be close enough to you to take control of the vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone.

If you have a license from another country, you will be required to take a driving test. If you have a license from another state, the driving test can be waived.

To take your driving test, you will need to:

* Make a driving test Appointment(s) . (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.) You may also call 1-800-777-0133 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, to make a driving test appointment.

* Provide proof of financial responsibility

Thanks for this educated infos...