Section 7 - Changing, Replacing, and Renewing Your Driver's License

Question 1

You’ve changed your name and need to update your driver’s license. What three steps must you take?

Answer 1

1) Change your name with the Social Security Administration
2) Complete a new Driver’s License & ID Card Application (DL 44/eDL 44) at dmv.ca.gov
3) Bring your name change documents to a DMV office.

Question 2

How many days do you have to update the DMV of your new address?

Answer 2

10 days

Question 3

What to do if you misplaced your driver’s license or had it stolen/damaged?

Answer 3

1) Fill out a Driver’s License & ID Card Application (DL 44/eDL 44) at dmv.ca.gov. You can fill out the form online before coming into a DMV office.
2) Visit dmv.ca.gov/dlservices or a DMV office.
3) Pay a nonrefundable replacement fee.

Question 4

You’re a minor and your driver’s license is damaged. You filled out form DL 44/eDL 44. Who must sign this form?

Answer 4

Your parent(s) or guardian(s).

Question 5

It is ________ _____ _____ to drive with an expired driver’s license.

Answer 5

against__the__law

Question 6

You’re away from California and cannot renew your driver’s license online. What to do?

Answer 6

You may request a free one-year exstension of your driver’s license.

You must do this before your driver’s license expires.

Question 7

You are requesting a free one-year extension of your driver’s license. What must your request include?

Answer 7

1) Your name
2) Your driver’s license number
3) Your date of birth
4) California residence
5) Out-of-state address

Mail this request to

DMV

PO Box 942890

Sacramento, CA 94290-0001