DMV Gears Up for Issuing Licenses to Undocumented Drivers

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has opened a fourth temporary Driver License Processing Center (DLPC) to immediately begin processing new driver license applications for individuals who can verify legal presence, and will start taking applications under AB 60 on January 2, 2015 when the new law is implemented.

The new office in San Jose opened Monday. Three other DLPC offices located in Lompoc, Stanton, and Granada Hills opened on November 17. Applicants can walk-in or schedule an appointment online at www.dmv.ca.gov or by phone at 1-800-777-0133 up to 90 days before arriving.

The new offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays the offices will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Starting January 3, 2015, the DLPC’s will also be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

In addition to these four temporary DLPCs, all regular DMV field offices in California will continue to process new driver license applications by appointment only. It is easy to make an appointment to come into a DMV field office; you can make an appointment online, use the DMV Now App, or call 1-800-777-0133. Appointments are available up to 90 days in advance for new driver licenses and 45 days in advance for other services.

The four new DLPCs are currently only open for California driver license applicants who can verify legal presence and have a valid social security number. AB 60 applicants will be able to apply for a California driver license starting January 2, 2015, when the new law is implemented.

--Information submitted for publication by DMV