§ 11820 License Issuance And Renewal Fees

Vehicle Code·California

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This law sets the fees for getting, renewing, or replacing a license.

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•Getting a new license costs $50.
•Renewing your license also costs $50.
•A replacement license costs $15 if you lose yours.

Example

You need to get a new driver's license.

You'll have to pay $50 to get your first license, and another $50 every time you renew it. If you lose it and need a copy, that costs $15.

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§ 11820 License Issuance And Renewal Fees

The following fees shall be paid to the department: (a) Except as provided by Section 42231, a nonrefundable fee for the original issuance of a license, fifty dollars ($50). (b) Fee for license renewal, fifty dollars ($50). (c) Fee for a duplicate license, fifteen dollars ($15). (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 90, Sec. 6. Effective May 9, 1990. Operative July 1, 1990, by Sec. 7 of Ch. 90.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

nonrefundable fee original issuance license renewal duplicate license

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11820.

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