I have a friend up in Montana who has his driver's license but is thinking of moving down to California. His family is thinking of moving to California but they're not set on a state to move to. Anyway, I was wondering, since he is only 15 years old, will California allow him to convert his Montana Driver's License to a California Driver's license? The reason I ask is because 15 1/2 is the minimum to get a permit in California and you have to be 16 to get a driver's license here. So, will he be able to convert his driver's license or not?
Can I convert a Montana Driver's license to a california one?
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convert? he will have to qualify under calis residency requirements to *get* a california license. the requirements vary by state (soometimes 30 days, sometimes 6 months, etc)
Bignate603
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I'd think that he wouldn't be able to change it over. You can usually convert a license to that of a new state but you have to meet the requirements of that state to do so.
This does shed some light on fleabag's age though. I'm betting he's about as old as his 15 year old friend. That explains quite a bit about his posts.
This does shed some light on fleabag's age though. I'm betting he's about as old as his 15 year old friend. That explains quite a bit about his posts.
Bignate603
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Usually if you hold a valid license of another state you can walk in to the DMV of another state and get a license without going through the whole process (written test, road test, etc...). As far as I know there isn't a single state that will let you get a license if you don't meet the requirements of that state even if you held a license in another state previously.
HardcoreRobot
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no,once you pick a state to get a license in, that will be the only state you can ever legally drive in. choose wisely
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http://dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#PERMINOR
How to apply for a provisional permit if you are under 18
To apply for a provisional permit, you will need the following:
?Be at least 15 ½, but under 18 years of age
?Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)
?Complete the application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies obtained by xeroxing, faxing, or other methods will not be accepted.)
?Have your parents? or guardians? signatures on the application form DL 44
?Give a thumb print
?Have your picture taken
?Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.
?Verify your birth date and legal presence
?"Provide your true full name if your name no longer matches the name on your birth date legal presence document."
?Submit the proper form(s) for driver education and/or driver training classes (See below for details.)
?Pay the application fee (This fee entitles you to three exams of any type within the 12-month period and pays for both the instruction permit and the driver license. If all requirements are not met within the 12-month period, the application becomes void and all steps must be completed again.)
?Pass a vision exam
?Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 46 questions on the test. A passing score is at least 39 correct answers. You have three chances to pass the test. If you fail, you must wait 7 days before taking it again.
Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
Driver Education and Driver Training Form Requirements
If you are 15 ½ to 17 ½ years of age, you will need to provide proof that you:
?Completed driver education (Form DL 387 or OL 237) and are taking driver training (DL 392 or OL 392)
OR
?Completed driver education and driver training (DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238).
OR
?Are enrolled and participating in an approved integrated driver education/driver training program (DL 400).
NOTE:If your driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a
??To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools? form (DL 33) form completed by the out-of state secondary school. Obtain a DL 33 form from your local DMV office or by calling DMV at 1-800-777-0133. Send the DL 33 form to your out-of-state secondary school to complete.
?letter from your out-of state secondary school on the out-of-state secondary school's stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses you have taken are equivalent to a California secondary school course described in Section 10020 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
An out-of-state driving instructional permit is not acceptable proof of driver education and driver training.
If you are over 17 ½ but under 18 years of age, you may get your permit without the driver education and driver training certificates however, you will not be able to take the driving test until you turn 18.
Once you pass your written test, you will be issued a provisional permit.
A parent, guardian, spouse or adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California driver license, must be with you when you drive. He or she must sit in a position close enough to take control of the vehicle, if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone at any time.
Before being eligible to take your driving test you must:
?Be 16 years old
AND
?Have held your permit for a minimum of six months
AND
?Have completed driver education
AND
?Have completed 6 hours of professional driver training
AND
?Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 years or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice. At least 10 of the 50 hours must have been done at night.
To take your driving test, you will need to:
?Make a driving test Appointment(s) . (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.) You may also call 1-800-777-0133 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, to make a driving test appointment.
?Provide proof of financial responsibility
After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.
If you fail your driving test, you must wait two weeks before you can take the test again. You have three chances to pass.
If driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools form DL 33 completed by the out-of state school, or a letter on the out-of state school?s stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses are equivalent to California?s requirements. Instructional permits issued by another state are not acceptable proof.
How to apply for a provisional permit if you are under 18
To apply for a provisional permit, you will need the following:
?Be at least 15 ½, but under 18 years of age
?Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)
?Complete the application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies obtained by xeroxing, faxing, or other methods will not be accepted.)
?Have your parents? or guardians? signatures on the application form DL 44
?Give a thumb print
?Have your picture taken
?Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.
?Verify your birth date and legal presence
?"Provide your true full name if your name no longer matches the name on your birth date legal presence document."
?Submit the proper form(s) for driver education and/or driver training classes (See below for details.)
?Pay the application fee (This fee entitles you to three exams of any type within the 12-month period and pays for both the instruction permit and the driver license. If all requirements are not met within the 12-month period, the application becomes void and all steps must be completed again.)
?Pass a vision exam
?Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 46 questions on the test. A passing score is at least 39 correct answers. You have three chances to pass the test. If you fail, you must wait 7 days before taking it again.
Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
Driver Education and Driver Training Form Requirements
If you are 15 ½ to 17 ½ years of age, you will need to provide proof that you:
?Completed driver education (Form DL 387 or OL 237) and are taking driver training (DL 392 or OL 392)
OR
?Completed driver education and driver training (DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238).
OR
?Are enrolled and participating in an approved integrated driver education/driver training program (DL 400).
NOTE:If your driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a
??To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools? form (DL 33) form completed by the out-of state secondary school. Obtain a DL 33 form from your local DMV office or by calling DMV at 1-800-777-0133. Send the DL 33 form to your out-of-state secondary school to complete.
?letter from your out-of state secondary school on the out-of-state secondary school's stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses you have taken are equivalent to a California secondary school course described in Section 10020 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
An out-of-state driving instructional permit is not acceptable proof of driver education and driver training.
If you are over 17 ½ but under 18 years of age, you may get your permit without the driver education and driver training certificates however, you will not be able to take the driving test until you turn 18.
Once you pass your written test, you will be issued a provisional permit.
A parent, guardian, spouse or adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California driver license, must be with you when you drive. He or she must sit in a position close enough to take control of the vehicle, if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone at any time.
Before being eligible to take your driving test you must:
?Be 16 years old
AND
?Have held your permit for a minimum of six months
AND
?Have completed driver education
AND
?Have completed 6 hours of professional driver training
AND
?Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 years or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice. At least 10 of the 50 hours must have been done at night.
To take your driving test, you will need to:
?Make a driving test Appointment(s) . (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.) You may also call 1-800-777-0133 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, to make a driving test appointment.
?Provide proof of financial responsibility
After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.
If you fail your driving test, you must wait two weeks before you can take the test again. You have three chances to pass.
If driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools form DL 33 completed by the out-of state school, or a letter on the out-of state school?s stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses are equivalent to California?s requirements. Instructional permits issued by another state are not acceptable proof.
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