Can I get my first driver's license online in California?

    Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: California Department of Motor Vehicles

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    California Department of Motor Vehicles offers an official online service for a first-time driver's license in California: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/teen-drivers/. Eligibility is decided by the agency; some people must still visit an office.

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    Teen Driver Roadmap · California Department of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29

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