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HOW TO GET YOUR LICENSE

Can I take my knowledge test online before visiting a DMV

office?

DMV offers an online knowledge test. This test is offered in 35 languages and is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The test needs a webcam and cannot be done on a smartphone or tablet. You will verify your identity before starting and will be monitored during the test. If eligible, you can choose this option after filling out your driver’s license application. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to give permission before you can take the test. The test can be attempted online twice. If you fail both attempts, you will need to go to a DMV office to take the test a third time.

1st

Requirements, if you are under the age of 17 ½ and

you are new to getting your license.

a. You must take Drivers Education course in-classroom or on-line (most go online and as long as the program covers rules and laws for California state it doesn’t matter who you take it from). We offer on-line class, click here to sign up with WelcomeDriver.com.

2nd

Requirements to get your permit, after receiving your

Driver’s Education certificate:

•To apply for a provisional permit you must be at least 15 1/2 but, under 18 years of age. •Have a driver’s education completion certificate if you are under 17 ½ years of age. •Must have an acceptable birth date/legal presence document (original copies only will be accepted)(can be uploaded when filling out your application eDL44. Click here for more details. •Provide your true full name. •Upload or take acceptable residency documents if you have never had a California driver license or California identification card. •Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration. (your name on the SS card must match your birth certificate exactly). •Pay a nonrefundable application fee. (This fee entitles you to three exams of any type within the 12-month period and pays for both the instruction permit and the driver license. If all requirements are not met within the 12-month period, the application becomes void and all steps must be completed again.) •Pass a vision exam. •Submit a completed and signed DMV Driver license application (eDL 44) form. The link will take you online where you can start the process. •Have your parents' or guardians' signatures on the application form eDL 44. (may be done online) •Take your written test at the DMV or online (click here for details). A passing score is 80%. NOTE: READ YOUR CALIFORNIA HAND BOOK! According to the state of California DMV statistics, it shows that overall fail rate for applicants on their first-attempt for the written test is 51 percent, Clovis CA is 82% for teens. •Examiners in Clovis CA DMV state that 82 percent of teenagers fail their first- attempt on the written test in the Clovis office. They say the reason is that not enough teens are reading the California Hand Book...click here for a PDF version of Book. •The written test is taken on a TouchScreen Test Machine or online (here are the requirements). Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing, DMV will not be administering knowledge tests after 4:30 pm. If you are over 17 ½ but under 18 years of age, you may take your test and get your permit without having to take the driver’s education or driver training programs however, you will not be able to take the driving test until you turn 18.

CONGRATULATIONS YOU PASSED AND RECEIVED YOUR

PERMIT!

A. You have your permit! You can now sign up here on our website,, pay, schedule, reschedule or cancel your driver training lessons online. You can click here to register (sign up) and pay for your driver’s training sessions online. B. NOTE: READ YOUR PERMIT! Your permit will NOT be valid until you have your FIRST driver training session with a Driving Instructor and they sign off on your permit. Failure to do so may result in the loss of your permit till age 18; this includes driving in parking lots open to the public. But if you reach the age of 17 1/2 it will be OK to drive with anyone 25 years of age or older.

Requirements to take the DMV drive test (in-car) if you are

under18 years of age, you must:

A. Have your provisional instruction permit in hand. B. Have your permit for a minimum of six (6) months and 1 day or wait until your 18th birthday. C. Drivers Training completion certificate (gold in color). Driver’s Training consist of six (6) hours taken over any 3 days, 2 hour sessions. Once you complete Drivers Training you will be issued a Behind-the-Wheel completion certificate (Gold color). Do not lose your certificate you will need this for your DMV Drive Test. D. Completed driver education. E. Be at least 16 years of age. F. Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 years of age or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice (by signing your permit). At least 10 of the 50 hours must be done at night. G. Have a drive test scheduled at the DMV. H. A licensed driver must accompany you day of the drive test.

Day of the in-vehicle Drive Test at the DMV you must bring:

1.Your permit signed by a parent or guardian accepting liability for the minor. 2.Provide proof of financial responsibility (car insurance for the car used on the drive test) (your name is not required to be on the document for the drive test or drivers training) 3.Current vehicle registration for car used on drive test. 4.Your completion of Behind-the-Wheel certificate (gold color) (for minors only) given to you by your Driving Instructor. The in-vehicle Drive Test is about 20 minutes...Good Luck!! If you fail your drive test, you must wait 14 days (not including the day the test was failed) before you may take the test again. There is a fee of $7 to retest. If you fail the driving test three times, your application is no longer valid and you must reapply. Once you pass the driving test, DMV will issue you a temporary DL until you receive your new DL in the mail. The temporary DL is valid for 60 days. You will receive your DL via mail within 3-4 weeks. If you haven’t received your new DL after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check the status.

Our Office Hours have changed Please call before coming in. Monday - Wednesday - Friday 12 PM to 6 PM Office visits by appointment only

Drivers Training Hours Mon-Fri in two hour sessions Drivers Training hours subject to change and determined by pickup location.