California Driver's License
As an F-1 or J-1 student, you must apply for a California driver's license, if you plan to drive a car. Please note that your home country's valid driver's license is acceptable only if you are on a temporary visitor/tourist status. To apply for a California driver’s license, please click on the checklist from the Department of Motor and Vehicles. If you do not have a Social Security Number, you must present your legal presence documents (I-20 or DS-2019, passport & I-94) as well as sign on the application form that you are not eligible for a Social Security Number. Be prepared to fill out a DL 44 form on location, as well as give a thumb print, have your picture taken and pass a vision test and a short exam on rules and regulations. California Driver's Handbook is available in the following languages: Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Appointments are recommended online or by phone to avoid a lengthy wait.
There are 2 DMV locations near LMU:
Culver City
11400 Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90066
(800) 777-0133 |
Inglewood
621 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, 90303
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Office Hours:
M, Tu, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm