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Apply for a DL, ID or REAL ID

by Department of Motor Vehicles

A California driver's license (DL), ID or REAL ID can be used for travel, proof of residency, personal identification, and other legal purposes. It serves as a government-issued photo identification that proves your identity, age, and legal presence in the United States, allowing you to access various services like opening bank accounts, voting, applying for jobs, age restricted purchses, and most importantly, driving a vehicle in California if you choose to get a DL. Start your California drivers license, ID or REAL ID application online, then finish in the DMV office.

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Apply for birth certificate

by California Department of Public Health

Apply for Birth Certificate. An authorized, certified California birth certificate can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes.

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Apply for death certificate

by California Department of Public Health

A certified copy of a death certificate can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes.

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Apply for marriage certificate

by California Department of Public Health

A certified copy of a marriage certificate can typically be used as proof of marriage and other legal purposes. This is not a copy of the marriage license.

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Calculate child support

by Department of Child Support Services

The California Child Support Guideline Calculator is based on the same child support legal guidelines used in California courts, and can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered in your case.

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California Inmate Records and Information System

by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) results include name, CDCR number, age, current location, commitment counties, admission date, Board of Parole Hearing dates and outcomes for incarcerated persons currently in CDCR custody

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Create a MyDMV Account

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Enjoy a faster, easier, more personalized experience when you create and use your MyDMV account. Benefits include managing your vehicle, driver’s license, and ID addresses all in one place, using the "Garage" to see each vehicle’s status, viewing your DL/ID statuses, and managing your communication preferences, including digital notices. Note: you must have a California driver's license or ID to create a MyDMV account.

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Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)

by California Privacy Protection Agency

DROP allows California residents to have more control over their personal information. You can tell data brokers to delete and not sell your personal information. Give basic information about yourself and submit a request.

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Find a citizenship class

by California Department of Education

Find a citizenship class to learn about becoming a U.S. citizen with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. Learn about the requirements for becoming a U.S. Citizen, including English skills and civics, at a citizenship class in your area.

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Find refugee services

by Department of Social Services

Find information about services offered to refugees. You can find places to learn English, get jobs and training, and learn about education, citizenship, and legal help.

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Get a divorce

by California Courts

Find where to file for divorce, which depend on several factors including but not limited to your county of residence. This website can help you locate the proper county in which to file.

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Get Citizenship Services

by Department of Social Services

Get access to citizenship services via the Department of Social Services website. Citizenship services can include information on eligibility requirements and application assistance with the naturalization application. Knowledgeable service providers exist throughout California; select your region to find a provider near you.

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Get COVID-19 information and help

by Government Operations Agency

Official website for California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response daily updates and resources. Stay home - save lives. Find information and services to help you and help others.

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Get DACA legal help

by Department of Social Services

Find immigration legal services for DACA via the Department of Social Services website. There are service providers throughout California.

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Get Digital Vaccine Record

by California Department of Public Health

If you want to share your proof of vaccination digitally, you can get an electronic version of the record card you were given at time of vaccination. Enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record.

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Get updates on DACA

by Office of the Governor

Find updated information on DACA.

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Get your mDL

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Digital. Secure. Convenient. The California mobile driver's license (mDL) is available in your favorite digital wallet - Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, and CA DMV Wallet.

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Locate a correctional facility

by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation interactive map showing all CDCR facility for both adults and juveniles.

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Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel

by California Department of Public Health

This service will allow you to search by license/certificate number, last name, or full name of all clinical laboratory scientists, specialists, and phlebotomists be licensed or certified by the Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services Branch (LFS) in order to seek employment in California

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Recovery services finder

by State of California

There are a lot of disaster services available from the state and federal government. Use this tool to get a customized list.

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Register a vehicle

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Vehicles, vessels/boats, and motorcycles used on California roadways, waterways, or trailways must be registered in California.

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Renew driver’s license or ID card

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Renew your driver’s license and or ID card online before they expire.

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Submit a consumer privacy complaint

by California Privacy Protection Agency

If you believe your privacy rights, or someone else's, have been violated, you can submit a complaint using the California Privacy Protection Agency's Complaint Form. The California Privacy Protection Agency (Agency) enforces the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its implementing regulations. Your complaint may be used to broadly monitor industry compliance or to inform an enforcement action. The Agency does not represent individual consumers and cannot act as your attorney.

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Tax forms and publications

by Franchise Tax Board

Once you determine what form you should file, use this service to find a tax form or publication from 2008 to present.

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Transfer vehicle title

by Department of Motor Vehicles

Any change of the current registered owner or lienholder (legal owner) of a vehicle or vessel/boat requires transferring the title to the new owner. Transfer of ownership between the seller and the buyer must be started with DMV within 10 days of the sale of the vehicle or boat.

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Update information (address, name, gender)

by Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV helps you to ensure your driver’s license (DL) or identification (ID) card accurately reflects your most current personal information.

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