§ 12651 Student License Issuance

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says school staff can give out student licenses for free if they think the student is ready and has applied correctly.

Key Takeaways

•Schools can give free student licenses if the student is qualified.
•The student must fill out the right application.
•The school decides if the student is ready.

Example

A high school student wants to take driver's ed.

If the school thinks the student is ready and they filled out the right forms, they can get their learner's permit for free.

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§ 12651 Student License Issuance

The principal or staff member assigned such duty may issue or reissue a student license without cost whenever in his opinion the applicant is qualified to take the course of instruction and has filed a proper application therefor. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 162.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

student license qualified proper application course of instruction

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 12651.

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