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In a handful of states in the United States, including California, the undocumented people are eligible for a driver’s license.
The AB 60 type licenses (approved in 2013) are aimed at people who cannot prove their legal status in the country, but comply with the requirements to obtain it.
However, this California driver’s license does not grant legal status in the United States. That means the license cannot be used for federal identification purposes or to vote in US elections.
The main reason why California approved this type of license was the road safety. This ensures that millions of drivers get car insurance and identify themselves in the event of an accident. Here we tell you how to process yours.
Which are the requirements?
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Complete the California DMV application form. Select the Spanish language.
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Study for him written driving test. They will ask you about California traffic laws and you can present it in Spanish.
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Schedule your appointment online at one of the California DMV offices, where they will ask you for one proof of identity (valid voting credential, passport or consular registration number) and that You live in California.
- Once there, you must pay for the license and later they will scan your Fingerprints, they will perform a vision test and they will take pictures.
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Make the written driving test. You have three chances to pass it.
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Finally, you must pass a driving test with a certified instructor. This test requires that schedule an appointment.
How much?
The license has a cost from $ 38 non-refundable. In case you don’t pass the first driving test, you have to pay 8 dollars extra for a new test drive.
What limits and benefits does this license have?
You California driver’s license It will be labeled “Federal Limits Apply.” That means anyone who reads it have a pretty good idea that you are not a US citizen, but you don’t have to worry.
The law too prohibits discrimination against people who have an AB 60 license, and the police of CaliforniaIn general, it does not turn over undocumented persons to federal immigration agents.
However, it remains true that nothing prevents federal immigration officials from arrests someone who has a AB 60 license, sometimes after a raid at home or workplace, or after arrest and incarceration by the police.
Who should NOT apply for an ‘AB 60’ license in California?
Think twice before applying if you have a history of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (a DUI) or others criminal record, if you were ordered deportation (removal) in the past or if you have used false documents. Consult with an attorney before applying.
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