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social security number (refer to the
“Obtaining a Driver License” and
“Acceptable Documents” sections
on pages 3 and 4). The ID card is
valid until the sixth birthday after
the issue date. The fee for an ID card
may be reduced, if you meet certain
income requirements for specific
public assistance programs.
Note: Governmental or non-profit
organizations determine whether an
individual meets the requirements
for a reduced-fee ID card.
If you are age 62 or older, you may
obtain a free senior citizen ID card
that is good for 10 years.
Free ID Cards for Physical
and Mental (P&M)
Conditions
Drivers with physical or mental
(P&M) conditions may need to be
reexamined from time to time by a
physician or be retested more often
than every five years by a DMV
examiner to obtain a limited-term
driver license.
Drivers who are no longer able to
drive safely because of a P&M condition
may exchange their valid driver
license for a no-fee ID card, if certain
guidelines are met. Go online
at www.dmv.ca.gov or call 1-800-
777-0133 for additional information.
Identification (ID) Card
Renewal by Mail or Internet
Customers who are eligible to renew
their ID cards by mail or Internet will
receive a Renewal by Mail or Internet
Notice approximately 60 days
before the expiration of their current
ID card. Reduced-fee ID cards cannot
be renewed by mail or Internet.
There is a fee for regular ID cards
(customers under 62 years of age);
there is no charge for senior citizen
ID cards (customers 62 years of age
or older), if applying for a senior
citizen ID card.
Driving Schools
When learning to drive, you should
seek qualified instruction, either
with a public or private high school
or a state licensed professional driving
school.
The DMV licenses professional
schools and instructors in California
that meet rigid qualifying standards.
Schools must carry liability
insurance, hold a bond, and maintain
complete records for the DMV
inspection. Vehicles are subject
to annual inspection. Instructors
must pass a written examination
every three years or show proof of
continuing education in the traffic
safety field. If you use the services
of a professional driving school, ask
to see the instructor’s identification
card. Go online at www.dmv.ca.gov
or refer to the Selecting a Driving
School (FFDL 33) Fast Facts
brochure for additional information.
Mature Driver Program
The Mature Driver Program is an
eight-hour course for drivers 55 and
older. This course covers a variety of
topics of special interest to the mature
driver and is available from the
DMV approved course providers.
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