Permit and License Requirements
The California Drivers Handbook provides comprehensive detains on permit and license requirements and regulations. There are permit and license requirements specifically for minor and adult drivers.
Permit Requirements
A minor is a person under 18 years of age. Minors must have their applications (for a driver license or any change of driver license class) signed their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). If both parents/ guardians have joint custody, both must sign. To get a permit, you must be at least 151/2 years of age, but under 18 years of age.
Permit - Minors · Permit - Adults
Drivers License Requirements
California residents who drive on public highways or use public parking facilities must have a California driver license, unless they are:
- Members of the Armed Forces or a United States (U.S.) Government civilian employee who only drives vehicles owned or controlled by the U.S. Government on federal business.
- Persons who drive farming vehicles not normally used on public highways.
- Persons who drive registered offhighway vehicles or snowmobiles across a highway (other than a freeway).
Drivers License - Minors · Drivers License - Adults
