Official California Drivers Ed - Step by Step Instructions to California Drivers Permit or License

Step-by-Step Guide to obtaining CA License
(Ages between 15 1/2 and 17 1/2)

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	YOU enroll and finish CA approved Drivers Education. You can finish drivers ed before you turn 15 ½	Start Free Drivers Ed
	WE send you Certificate of Completion in the mail	See a sample of this certificate (DL400C)
	YOU must be at least 15 ½ years old before you take the next step
	YOU fill out the DMV application form (DL 44) Obtain your parents' or guardians' signatures on the application form. Take certificate DL400C to a DMV and pass the written exam. Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document. DMV issues you a Learners Permit	DL 44 application is not available online. You have to get it at a DMV.
	YOU complete 6-hours behind-the-wheel training with a DMV approved driving school
	DRIVING SCHOOL issues a completion certificate	See a sample of this certificate (OL 238)
	If YOU are at least 16 years old and had your permit for at least 6 months, Congratulations! You are now ready for the DMV drive test.
	YOU pass the drive test and DMV will issue a CA Drivers License. Please drive safely.	See provisional license restrictions

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• Price: $25
• Includes DMV Certificate DL400C
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Certificate of Completion

We'll mail DMV-recognized Certificate of Completion within one business day after you complete this course

CA Drivers License Instructions

Be at least 15½ years old

Take DMV-approved drivers ed

Get an official Certificate of Completion (DL400C)

Enroll in behind-the-wheel training

Pass the California DMV Instruction Permit test

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