What do I need to get a driver's license in CA? (transfer, DMV)

[augentier]

I am moving to California from Kansas. What are the requirements for getting a DL in CA? Can I get one as soon as I get there?

Also, my boyfriend needs to get one but he has a DUI in Kansas that he has not taken care of because he doesn't have a vehicle, and therefore cannot get the interlock thing needed in order to re-instate his license. Will something like that transfer out of state?

[04kL4nD]

California Department of Motor Vehicles

and yes.

[1200RT]

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#two500

To apply for an original driver license if you are over 18, you will need to do the following:

Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)
Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)
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 If your current name no longer matches the name on your birth data/legal presence document, see “True Full Name” and “How to Change Your Name” for more information.
Provide your true full name
Pay the application fee
Pass a vision exam
Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.(Sample Test)

[1200RT]

To answer your second question, Kansas is a member of the Driver License Compact (DLC), so CA will know about his DUI - we don't want him driving here either - sorry.

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by 1200RT

To answer your second question, Kansas is a member of the Driver License Compact (DLC), so CA will know about his DUI - we don't want him driving here either - sorry.

Good news is, we have nice weather, so a new bike would do just fine.