§ 13951 Driver License Denial Notice

Vehicle Code·California

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If the DMV wants to say no to giving you a new or renewed driver’s license, they must tell you and let you speak up about it.

Key Takeaways

•The department must notify you before refusing a license.
•You get a chance to be heard (a hearing or written response).
•This rule applies to both new licenses and renewals.

Example

Jane applies to renew her license, but the DMV finds she has too many unpaid traffic tickets and decides to refuse the renewal.

The DMV must send Jane a notice saying they plan to refuse her renewal and give her a chance to argue why she should still get the license.

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§ 13951 Driver License Denial Notice

Whenever the department proposes to refuse to issue or renew a driver’s license, it shall notify the applicant of such fact and give him an opportunity to be heard.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13951.

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