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The Ca DMV DL 44 form is an application used to obtain a California driver license or identification card. This form is essential for individuals seeking to apply for, renew, or change their driver license status in the state. Completing the DL 44 accurately ensures that applicants meet the necessary requirements set by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Misconceptions

There are several misconceptions surrounding the California DMV DL 44 form that can lead to confusion. Understanding these can help ensure a smoother application process.

Misconception 1: The DL 44 form can be submitted online.

This is incorrect. The DL 44 form must be completed in person at a DMV office. It cannot be submitted online or via mail.

Misconception 2: Only California residents need to fill out the DL 44 form.

This is not true. Individuals who are legally present in the U.S. but not residents of California may also need to complete the DL 44 form to obtain a California driver license or identification card.

Misconception 3: The DL 44 form does not require a Social Security Number.

This is a common misunderstanding. If eligible, applicants must provide their Social Security Number on the form. Failure to do so may result in application denial.

Misconception 4: The DL 44 form can be used to update personal information like address changes.

This is misleading. The DL 44 form is primarily for applying for a new driver license or identification card, not for updating existing information. A different process is required for address changes.

Misconception 5: Once submitted, the DL 44 form guarantees immediate issuance of a driver license.

This is incorrect. After submission, the DMV must verify the information provided, which may take time. Immediate issuance is not guaranteed.

Misconception 6: Signing the DL 44 form means you are automatically registered to vote.

This is a misunderstanding. While the form does provide an option to register to vote, applicants must explicitly choose to complete the attached voter registration form to be registered.

Detailed Steps for Filling Out Ca Dmv Dl 44

Filling out the California DMV DL 44 form is a crucial step in obtaining or renewing your driver’s license or identification card. Make sure to have all necessary information at hand before you begin. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is completed accurately and efficiently.

Gather Required Information: Collect your personal details, including your full name, mailing address, and social security number.
Choose the Purpose of Your Visit: Indicate whether you are applying for a new driver’s license, ID card, renewal, or other changes by checking the appropriate box.
Fill in Your Personal Information: Complete the sections for your name, birth date, and physical characteristics like height, weight, hair color, and eye color.
Provide Your Address: List your mailing address and, if different, your residential address.
Social Security Number: If you have one, provide it. If not, complete the section certifying that you have never been issued a Social Security number.
Licensing Needs: Select the type of license you are applying for, such as a basic class or motorcycle license.
Answer Eligibility Questions: Respond to questions regarding any previous applications, driving privilege issues, and medical conditions that may affect your driving.
Voter Registration: Indicate if you wish to register to vote or update your voter information.
Organ Donation: Decide if you want to register as an organ and tissue donor and check the appropriate box.
Parental Signatures: If you are under 18, ensure that both parents or guardians sign the form.
Certification: Read the certification statement carefully. Do not sign until instructed by a DMV employee.

Once you have completed the form, double-check all entries for accuracy. Bring the form to your local DMV office, where further instructions will be provided. Ensure you have any necessary documents with you, as original documentation may be required for processing your application.

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DRIVER LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD APPLICATION						DO NOT DUPLICATE
1	PURPOSE FOR YOUR VISIT: 3 the		appropriate box(es).PRINT USING BLACK OR BLUE INK ONLY.			FOR DMV USE ONLY
1	READ ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF THIS FORM.					BD/LP Code ___________________
						BD/LP Code ___________________
DRIVER LICENSE (DL)				IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID)	NAME CHANGE/	State/Country __________________
□ Original DL/Permit		□ Remove Restriction		□ Original ID Card/Renewal	CORRECTION	DOCUMENT#
□ Renewal		□ Change/Add Class		□ Senior ID Card/Renewal (Age 62+)	□ DL	_____________________________
□ Duplicate				□ Replacement	□ ID CARD	Review: Primary	_______________
____ Lost ____		Stolen		____ Lost ____ Stolen	Complete Parts 2,	Secondary Tech	ID/Date
Complete Parts 2 through 8.				Complete Parts 2, 3, 5A, 6 & 7 only.	3, 5, 6 & 7 only.	_____________________________

2PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

NOTE: You must use your true full name. Original documentation may be required. ReferCaliforniato the Driver Handbook.

Driver

LicenseOR ID Card Number

State OR Country

Expires

Birth

Date

Social

Security

Number

DAY

–

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffx (Jr., Sr., III)

Mailing Address, P.O. Box, or Private Mail (IncludeBox

Box Number, St., Ave., Rd., Blvd., etc. ), Number, Street, Apt/Space No., City, State, Zip Code

Address Where You Live(If different from mailing address), Number, Street, Apt/Space No., City, State, Zip Code

Sex

Hair Color

Eye Color

Height

Weight

□ M

□ F

3COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that no Social Security Number has ever been issued to me and I am not for a Social Security Number. I understand that pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 12801 I must provide my Social Security Number to the Departm Vehicles when one is assigned to me.

Signature					Date
X
4	LICENSING NEEDS: 3 the appropriate box(es). Refer to theCalifornia Driver Handbook for additional information.

BASIC LICENSE □ Basic Class C		□ Motorcycle	ON-COMMERCIAL LICENSE	□ AMBULANCE CERTIFICATE
	If basic license only, go to Part 5.		□ Class A □ Class B
5	THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED:

A.Have you applied for a Driver License or Identifcation Card in California or another state/country using a different name

	or number within the past ten (10) years?			□ Yes	□ No
	If	yes,	print name, DL/ID number, and state or country ______________________________________________________________________________
B.	Have you had your driving privilege or a driver license cancelled, refused, delayed, suspended, or revoked?			□ Yes	□ No
	If	yes,	indicate date and reason below.

DATE

REASON

C.Within the last fve years, have you had or experienced any of the medical conditions specifed on the back of this form that affects your ability to operate a motor vehicle safPleasely? read the “Medical Information” on the back of this

form before answering	□ Yes
If yes, briefy explain:

□No

DO YOU WISH TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR CHANGE POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR VOTER ADDRESS?

DO YOU WISH

TO REGISTER TO

VOTE OR CHANGE

POLITICAL AFFILIATION?

Y□ YES—Complete the attached voter form.

□ O—Do not complete attached voter form.

VOTER

CHANGE

ADDRESS

I am a registered voter; I moved and wish to update my voter record. C □ to a new county—Complete the attached voter form.

S□ w i t h i n t h e s a m e c o u n t y — D o n o t c o m p l e t e t h e a t t a c h e d form. Your voter record will be automatically updated.

DO YOU WISH TO REGISTER TO BE AN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR?

DO YOU WISH TO REGISTER TO BE AN ORGAN AND TISSUE

DONOR?

□ YES! I want to be an organ and tissue donor.

□ $2 voluntary contribution to support and promote organ and tissue donation.

If you mark “YES!” you will be added to the Donate Life California organ and tissue donor registry and a pink donor dot will be printed on the front of your driver license or identifcation card. If you are currently registered, you must check “YES!” to have the pink donor dot printed on your license or identifcation card. If you wish to remove your name from the donor registry, you must contact Donate Life California (see back). The Department of Motor Vehicles can only remove the pink donor dot from your license or identifcation card.

FOR DRIVER UNDER 18, PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURES REQUIRED:

If both parents/guardians have joint custody, BOTH MUST SIGN. I/We accept civil liability for this minor.

Mother’s/Guardian’s Signature

Date

Daytime Phone Number

()

Address Street

Apt No.

City

State

Zip

Father’s/Guardian’s Signature

Date

Daytime Phone Number

()

Address Street

Apt. No.

City

State

Zip

CERTIFICATION: I have read, understand and agree with the contents of this form, including the certificationsBACKon theof this form.

I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

STOP Do not sign until instructed to do so by a DMV employee.


Applicant’s	Signature				I	FOR DMV FIELD OFFICE USE ONLY	I
Applicant’s	Signature
X
X
Date		Daytime		Phone Number
		(	)

DL 44 (REV. 10/2008)

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

MEDICALINFORMATION

The following conditions that may affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely include, but are not limited to:

•loss of consciousness; or

•episode of marked confusion caused by any condition which may bring about recurring lapses; or

•disease, disorder, or disability (examples of these are epilepsy, diabetes, stroke, cataracts, Parkinson’s disease); or

•decrease or change in your vision due to cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, or other progressive condition; or

•health problems because of alcohol or drug abuse.

VOTER REGISTRATION

If the voter has not received voter registration information within 30 days of requesting it, they should contact the Local Elections Ofﬁce of the Ofﬁce of the Secretary of State.

ORGAN DONOR STATEMENT

If you marked on the front of the application that you want to be an organ and tissue donor upon death, your consent shall serve as a legally binding document as outlined under the California Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. Except in the case where the donor is under the age of 18, the donation does not require the consent of any other person. For donors under the age of 18, the legal guardian of the donor shall make the ﬁnal decision regarding the donation. If you want to change your decision to consent in the future, or if you want to limit the donation to speciﬁc organs, tissues or research, you must contact Donate Life California by mail at 1760 Creekside Oaks Drive, # 220, Sacramento, CA 95833 or online at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org,

or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

•SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER COLLECTION DISCLOSURE — You are required by law to provide your Social Se- curity Number, if you are eligible for one, or your application will be denied. An applicant who is legally present in the United States, but not authorized to work and therefore ineligible for a Social Security Number may still be eligible for a California Driver License/Identification Card.

Authority to collect the social security number is United States Code, Title 42, Chapter 7, Subchapter II, Section 405 and California Vehicle Code §1653.5, §12800, and §12801. It will be used in the administration of driver license laws and motor vehicle registration laws and to respond to requests for information from the:

•Franchise Tax Board for tax administration

•Any agency operating pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.

It will be used to aid in the collection of monies owed in connection with:

3 failure to pay ﬁnes or failure to appear in court by an applicant 3 Aid to Families with Dependent Children

3 Child Support

3 Establishment of Paternity

•DMV verifies your social security number, name and birth date on our records with the Social Security Administration. You will not be issued or be able to renew your driver license or identiﬁcation card until the Social Security Administration veriﬁes the information you have provided is correct. By applying for a driver license or identiﬁcation card, you authorize and consent to a search of any and all databases at the Social Security Administration by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, to verify the information you have provided.

•DMV checks for driving record status in other jurisdictions through the National Driver Registry prior to issuance of a California driver license. You will not be issued a California driver license if another jurisdiction has withdrawn your driving privilege.

•The mailing address listed on the front of this application will be the address shown on your driver license or identification card.

ADVISORY STATEMENT

The information required on this form pertains to eligibility for and issuance of a driver license. It is required under the authority of Division 6 of the California Vehicle Code. Failure to provide the information is cause for refusal to issue a driver license, or, in some cases, cancellation or withdrawal of the driving privilege.

•Except as made confidential (medical information is confidential under authority of California Vehicle Code §1808.5) or exempted under the Public Records Act, this information is a public record and is regularly used by law enforcement agencies and insurance companies.

•Access to address information is now restricted, and will be available to various authorized requesters for limited use. Individuals can obtain copies of their own information during regular ofﬁce hours.

CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

•If you submit fraudulent information, the DMV may pursue criminal prosecution.

•Any person who uses false documents to conceal his or her true citizenship or resident alien status is guilty of a felony pursuant to California Penal Code §114.

REFUNDS

• Once this application form and fee have been submitted, no refunds will be made.

CERTIFICATIONS

•I agree to submit to a chemical test of my blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of my blood when testing is requested by a peace ofﬁcer acting in accordance with California Vehicle Code §23612.

•I am hereby advised that being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, impairs the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous to human life to drive while under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs, or both. If I drive while under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs, or both, and as a result, a person is killed, I can be charged with murder.

•By signing this application, I certify that I was notified that if I am under 21 years of age, I cannot legally drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or more. Driving with a BAC of 0.01% or more, or refusing to take, or failing to complete an alcohol screening or drug test, results in a one-year suspension of my driving privilege.

•By signing this application, I certify that I was notified that if I am currently on court probation for a driving under the influence offense, I cannot legally drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01% or more. Driving with a BAC of .01% or more results in a one-year suspension of my driving privilege. Refusing to take, or failing to complete an alcohol screening or chemical test will result in a two to three year suspension/revocation of my driving privilege.

•I am the person whose name appears on the front of this form. The mailing address shown is valid, existing, and accurate. I agree to accept service of process at this mailing address according to §§415.20(b), 415.30(a), and §416.90 of the California Civil Procedure Code.

•I understand DMV may add traffic convictions reported by other states or jurisdictions to my driving record that may result in sanctions against my California driving privilege.

•By signing this form, I am acknowledging my presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.

•I understand I may have no more than one driver license in my possession or under my control in accordance with California Vehicle Code §12511.

DL 44 (REV. 10/2008)

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Accord Forms - The Acord 50 WM ensures appropriate classification of worker types for coverage.

D46p Form Example - Indicating how you want to handle your organ donation preference is included in the application.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the CA DMV DL 44 form, there are several important things to keep in mind. Here is a list of dos and don'ts to help ensure your application process goes smoothly.

Do use black or blue ink when filling out the form.
Do provide your true full name as it appears on your identification documents.
Do complete all required sections of the form carefully.
Do double-check your answers for accuracy before submitting the form.
Don't leave any mandatory fields blank; this could delay your application.
Don't use white-out or correction fluid on the form.
Don't sign the form until instructed to do so by a DMV employee.
Don't forget to include any necessary documentation that supports your application.

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your application is processed efficiently and without unnecessary complications.

Key takeaways

Complete Accurately: Fill out the form using your true full name and current information. Any inaccuracies can lead to delays or denials.
Use Appropriate Ink: Always use black or blue ink when completing the form to ensure clarity and legibility.
Eligibility Requirements: Be aware that you must provide your Social Security Number if eligible, as it is a requirement for processing your application.
Read Instructions: Review all instructions on both sides of the form carefully. This will help you understand the requirements and avoid mistakes.
Voter Registration Option: If you wish to register to vote or change your political affiliation, complete the attached voter form provided with the application.
Donor Registration: If you choose to register as an organ and tissue donor, check the appropriate box. This will add you to the Donate Life California registry.

Similar forms

The California DMV DL 44 form is similar to the Application for a U.S. Passport. Both documents require applicants to provide personal information, such as full name, date of birth, and proof of identity. The passport application also asks for details about the applicant's citizenship status. Just like the DL 44, the passport application needs to be filled out completely, and any missing information can lead to delays. Additionally, both forms require applicants to sign a certification, affirming that the information provided is true and accurate.

Another document that resembles the DL 44 is the Voter Registration Form. This form collects essential information like name, address, and date of birth, which are also required on the DL 44. Both forms serve to establish identity and eligibility for specific rights—driving in the case of the DL 44 and voting for the Voter Registration Form. Additionally, both documents include sections where applicants must declare their eligibility and provide a signature to affirm the accuracy of the information given.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) Form SS-5 is another document similar to the DL 44. This form is used to apply for a Social Security number and requires personal details such as name, date of birth, and proof of identity. Like the DL 44, the SS-5 form must be completed accurately, as any errors can result in processing delays. Both forms also require supporting documentation to verify the information provided, emphasizing the importance of accurate and truthful submissions.

Lastly, the California Department of Public Health’s Organ and Tissue Donor Registry form shares similarities with the DL 44. Both forms allow individuals to express their wishes regarding organ donation, and they require a signature to confirm the applicant's intent. The DL 44 includes a section for organ donation, showing how both documents aim to facilitate important health-related decisions. Each form also emphasizes the need for accurate personal information to ensure proper processing and recognition of the applicant's wishes.

Documents used along the form

The California DMV DL 44 form is essential for applying for a driver license or identification card. Along with this form, several other documents may be required to complete your application process. Here are four commonly used forms and documents that often accompany the DL 44.

Proof of Identity: This document verifies your identity and may include a passport, birth certificate, or other government-issued ID. It is crucial for establishing your legal name and date of birth.
Social Security Card: If you have a Social Security Number, you must provide your Social Security card. This number is necessary for DMV records and verification purposes.
Residency Verification: Documents such as utility bills, bank statements, or rental agreements can serve as proof of your California residency. These documents must show your name and current address.
Application for Voter Registration: If you wish to register to vote or change your voter information, this form must be completed. It can often be found attached to the DL 44 form.

Gathering these documents ahead of time can help streamline your application process at the DMV. Ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date to avoid delays. Being prepared is key to a successful application experience.