How to Replace a Lost License in California
If your license is lost or stolen, the State of California has a very easy way to get it back as soon as possible.
For residents of the state of California, replacing a lost or stolen driver's license is a very simple process. In this state, the government has considered this incident as one of the first needs to be covered among the services they offer to their drivers because it represents a really common occurrence, but also because it is often associated with identity theft. For this last reason, the DMV of this dependency has made every effort to deploy all the necessary channels so that its citizens can resolve this matter without major consequences in the shortest possible time.
How to do it?
This procedure can only be done in person at one of the local DMV offices and to do it you must reserve one. If you are a minor, you will need your parents or a legal guardian to sign the application that you will deliver to the offices. During this process, you can request that your license have Real ID identification, something that can be very useful considering the term that the government imposed on all citizens and that expires on October 1 of this year.
You should be prepared to verify your photo in the system, your Social Security number, and you should carry documents that prove your identity and residency. The nature of these documents will depend on the type of request you make, since they vary between a standard license and licenses with Real ID.
In the event that you want to replace the lost or stolen license with a standard license, there is an extensive list that the state government has provided for citizens and with which you can prove your identity and your residence. In the event that your request is to replace it with a license with Real ID, the state has created a so you can make sure you have what you need. Additionally, you will need to pay a fee of $38 if you are applying for a Class C license or $37 if you are applying for a Class C, A, or B commercial license. Lastly, you will need to provide your fingerprint.
Once the procedure is done, you will receive a provisional license that you can use for 60 days while you receive the original document at your postal address. Keep in mind that it is necessary that you carry out this procedure if you have lost your license or if it has been stolen, otherwise you expose yourself to committing a crime since in California it is illegal to drive without a license.
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