§ 7140 Emancipated Minor Dmv Records

Family Code·California

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•If a kid under 18 is legally declared independent (emancipated), they can ask the DMV to update their records.
•The DMV will add a note to their system and print 'emancipated' on the kid’s ID card.
•This helps cops and others know the kid is legally treated as an adult in some ways.

Example

A 16-year-old gets emancipated and wants to prove they can sign a lease.

They go to the DMV, show their court papers, and get an ID that says 'emancipated.' Now landlords can see they’re legally allowed to rent an apartment.

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§ 7140 Emancipated Minor Dmv Records

On application of a minor declared emancipated under this chapter, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall enter identifying information in its law enforcement computer network, and the fact of emancipation shall be stated on the department’s identification card issued to the emancipated minor. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

emancipated minor Department of Motor Vehicles identification card

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 7140.

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