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Nonresident persons do not need to get a California driver license. The state recognizes out of state and foreign driver licenses for nonresident individuals.
Subject to certain age restrictions, someone from out of state can legally drive in California as long as: The driver has a current, valid license from the state in which he/she resides, and. The license is valid for the type of vehicle the person is driving in California (such as a car, truck, motorcycle, etc.).
Youre generally considered to be a California resident if you will be living in California for at least six months of the year.

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Getting a California Drivers License If you become a California resident, you must get a California DL within 10 days.
No you cannot have two different addresses on your Drivers license. You may not especially have the address from a different state on it. Each state requires that you be the resident of that state to get their states Drivers license.
How to Transfer Your Out-of-State Drivers License to California 1 Schedule a DMV Appointment. 2 Fill out New Driver License or Identification Card Application Form (DL 44) 3 Surrender Your Out-of-State License. 4 Provide Thumbprint and Have Picture Taken. 5 Submit Necessary Documents. 6 Pass Vision Exam.
While all states accept out-of-state drivers licenses for visitors, when you become a full-time resident of a new state, youll need to apply for a new drivers license. California is no different.

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