Replacing a lost California driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 14, 2026.
You can request a replacement if your license is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Source: dmv.ca.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026For a regular driver's license, submit the Replacement Driver's License Application online (not available for ID cards or commercial licenses).
Source: dmv.ca.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026Pay the replacement fee ($37 for a noncommercial Class C).
Source: dmv.ca.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026Watch the mail: the new card usually arrives in three to four weeks.
Source: dmv.ca.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Replacement fee (lost or stolen), noncommercial Class C
- $37.Source: dmv.ca.gov · checked Nov 14, 2026
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