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• How do I apply for a California duplicate license to replace a stolen drivers license or lost license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Replacement Drivers License Steps If you have a lost drivers license, you won’t have to retake any written or driving tests. You will have to go into a DMV office in person; you cannot replace a driver license by Internet or mail. To get a California duplicate license: Schedule an appointment at a CA DMV office on the phone or by Internet. Fill out form DL 44, the Driver License application. If you’re under 18, you must have your parents sign this form. The form’s only available at a DMV office, or you can call 1-800-777-0133 and have one mailed to you. Bring another form of ID and know your Social Security number, so the DMV can validate who you are. Your picture and other information will be in the DMV database. Let the DMV take a thumbprint. Pay the fee: $25 for a..

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• Can I get a hardship license or restricted license if I face license suspension for a DUI?

  • Laws and Legal Info > DUI and DWI

  License suspension laws vary from state to state. Some allow suspended license drivers to apply for a restricted or a conditional license. This permits the driver to operate a vehicle in certain situations – work, school, medical emergency. Depending on your state you may either be able to apply for a restricted license on your own, or be forced to rely on a court decision. And there are also a few states that offer no such conditional driving options.  If you're charged with drunk driving and need help understanding your DUI or DWI charges, or even your state's DUI laws, contact a DUI lawyer. Their expertise will help minimize your penalties and expedite the return of your drivers license. Plus, if the option for a hardship license exists, a DUI lawyer can help in your..

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• What are the drivers license reinstatement requirements for a CA suspended license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Suspended License Reinstatement If the DMV revoked your CA drivers license, the requirements for license reinstatement vary depending on what the charge was. Fee for Reinstatement The fee to reinstate a driver license in California is $55. There might also be other fees or penalties associated with the suspension. For example, the CA courts may charge you fines. Negligent Operator California uses a points system for traffic violations. If you get too many points within a year to 36 months, you will get your license suspended. The worse the violation, the more points it’s worth. For example, a speeding ticket might be worth 1 point, while a hit-and-run is worth 2. To get your license back: Pay the fines owed to the court system. Make a DMV appointment to pay the reinstatement fee..

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• How much is a duplicate CA drivers license to replace a stolen or lost license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Replacement Drivers License Fee The fee is $25. Getting a Duplicate License If your driver license was lost or stolen: Make an appointment at the DMV office to get a new drivers license. Either call your local CA DMV branch, or make the appointment via Internet. Fill out a new DL 44 Driver License form. To get this in the mail, call 1-800-777-0133. At the California DMV office, you’ll have to redo the thumbprint. Bring another ID with you. Most of the time, the office can validate who you are if you know your Social Security number; they have your picture and other info on file, but bring the ID in case they ask for it. Something like a military ID, passport, or other government-issued document should work. Report a Stolen or Lost Driver License If you know your license was stolen,..

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• How long before I am eligible for a California drivers license reinstatement if I have a suspended license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers 18 and Older

  Suspended License Term When you are eligible for a CA drivers license again depends on why your drivers license was suspended. The California DMV will tell you how long the suspension will last when it issues the suspension. If you don’t know, order a copy of your driving record, or check with the California court. A DUI suspension can last 1 to 3 years. A revoked license due to an uninsured motorist accident is 1 year. A suspension due to not appearing in court, or not paying traffic tickets, will remain suspended until you take care of these duties. A medical suspension can be indefinite, lasting until you get better under the care of a physician. License Reinstatement To reinstate your suspended drivers license, you will have to follow the directions of the court and DMV. Wait..

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