The California Identification Card serves as an official form of identification for residents who do not possess a driver's license. This card can be particularly beneficial for individuals who need to verify their identity for various purposes, such as voting or accessing services. To start the renewal process, simply fill out the form by clicking the button below.
The California Identification Card form serves as an essential document for residents seeking to obtain or renew their state-issued ID. This form is particularly important for those who may not have a driver's license but still require a valid form of identification. It includes sections that require personal information, such as your name, address, and Social Security number. Applicants must also confirm their eligibility for renewal by mail, which is available under specific conditions. For instance, if your ID has been expired for over a year or if you are changing your name, you will need to renew in person. Additionally, the form addresses options for veterans to receive benefits information and allows individuals to register as organ donors. Voter registration options are also included, ensuring that eligible citizens can update their voting information. The form emphasizes the importance of accurate information and outlines the consequences of submitting fraudulent details. Finally, it includes payment instructions and a privacy notice, highlighting how personal data will be handled by the DMV.
CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION CARD OR SENIOR IDENTIFICATION CARD
704
A Public Service Agency
RENEWAL BY MAIL ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS (Please use Blue or Black ink.)
If your last TWO identification card renewals or your LAST Senior identification card renewal was by mail or by Internet, you are NOT eligible to renew by mail or online. You MUST provide your Social Security Number when applying.
Are you Eligible for Renewal by mail?
A.Do you have a Social Security Number?
B.Has your identification card been expired for more than one year?
C.Are you changing/correcting your name?
D.Are you 62 years old or older and want a FREE Senior identification card?
A banner with the words “Senior Identification Card” will be printed on the front of the identification card. There is “NO FEE” for a Senior Identification card.
YES NO
If you answered YES to questions B and C, you are not eligible for renewal by mail. Make an appointment to visit your local DMV office to renew in person.
If you answered YES to questions A and D, you are eligible for renewal by mail. Complete the attached form.
DISCLOSURES
VETERAN STATEMENT
By marking the veteran box on this application, I certify that I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and that I want to receive veteran benefits information from the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). By marking the veteran box on this application, I also consent to DMV transmitting my name and mailing address to CalVet for this purpose only, and I certify that I have been notified that this transmittal will occur.
ORGAN DONOR STATEMENT
If you marked ‘Yes’ to register as an organ and tissue donor, you are legally authorizing the recovery of organs and tissues in the event of your death. Registering as a donor will not affect your medical treatment in any way. As outlined in the California Anatomical Gift Act, your authorization is legally binding and, unless the donor is under 18 years of age, your decision does not require the consent of any other person. For registered donors under 18 years of age, the legal guardian shall make the final donation decision. You may limit your donation to specific organs or tissues, place usage restrictions (for example transplantation or research), obtain more information about donation, or remove your name from the registry on the website of Donate Life California: www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org. By registering as an Organ Donor, you are giving your consent to allow DMV to electronically transmit your true full name, residence or mailing address, year of birth, and California driver license or identification card number to Donate Life California. By signing this form, you consent to this process and have been notified that this transmittal will occur.
VOTER REGISTRATION
•If sharing your address could put you in life-threatening danger, you may be eligible to register to vote confidentially. For more information, contact the Safe at Home program at (877) 322-5227 or visit www.sos.ca.gov/safeathome/.
•For U.S. citizens only. If you indicate that you are eligible to vote, the DMV will send all of the voter registration information collected on this form, including your digital signature, to the Secretary of State. The office where you registered will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes.
•If you are eligible to vote and decline to register to vote, your decision will remain confidential; however this information will be sent to the Secretary of State to be used only for voter outreach and registration purposes.
•Voter registration information provided on this application is confidential. The DMV does not make voter eligibility determinations.
•If you have not received voter registration information within four weeks of registering, contact your county elections official or the Secretary of State.
•Please visit voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/ for more information about your voter registration or www.sos.ca.gov for general information.
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
•If you submit fraudulent information, the DMV may pursue criminal prosecution.
•Any person who uses false documents to conceal their true citizenship or resident alien status is guilty of a felony pursuant to California Penal Code §114.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
•Financial responsibility (commonly known as insurance) is required on all vehicles operated or parked on California roadways. You must carry evidence of financial responsibility in your vehicle at all times and it must be provided when: requested by law enforcement, renewing vehicle registration, the vehicle is involved in a traffic collision.
•If you cannot afford liability insurance, you may be eligible for the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program. Additional information is available at www.mylowcostauto.com or by calling (866) 602-8861.
PAYMENTS / REFUNDS
•Visit www.dmv.ca.gov to review payment options at your local DMV field office. If you are mailing your renewal, payment must be by check. (Checks should be payable to DMV).
•Once this application form and fee have been submitted, no refunds will be made.
PRIVACY NOTICE
•DMV uses the information on this form to determine your eligibility for a Driver License or Identification Card and for the administration of driver license laws.
•Information provided to DMV on this form is collected and subject to the limitations in the Information Practices Act (Civil Code 1798 et seq.), the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. 2721-2725), the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
•DMV verifies the information and documents you provide with other governmental agencies.
•All information on this form is mandatory except where noted. DMV may deny your application for not providing the required information. Failure to provide the information required on this form is cause for refusal to issue a driver license or identification card, or, in some cases, cancellation or withdrawal of the driving privilege.
•DMV shares your information with other governmental agencies, law enforcement, and commercial entities as authorized by law. You may obtain a copy of your record at www.dmv.ca.gov or at any DMV field office during regular office hours. For assistance with access to your record, call (800) 777-0133 or make an appointment to visit a DMV field office during regular busi- ness hours. For assistance with corrections to your record, contact DMV’s Licensing Operations Division Mandatory Actions Unit at (916) 657-6525.
•QuestionsregardingyourDriverLicenseorIdentificationCardshouldbeaddressedto:DriverLicenseInquiries,DepartmentofMotorVehicles,POBox942890,Sacramento,CA94290-0001.
•For more information regarding specific CVC Sections or how DMV shares your information, please visit www.dmv.ca.gov. You may also request a copy of How Your DMV Information is Shared (FFDMV 17) Fast Facts brochure from any field office.
•DMV’s Privacy Policy is located at www.dmv.ca.gov under the “Privacy Policy” link at the bottom of the page.
•Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to: Department of Motor Vehicles, ATTN: Chief Privacy Officer – MS F127, PO Box 932328, Sacramento, CA 94232-3280.
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 (CVC) §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 BAC of 0.01% or more. Driving with a BAC of 0.01% 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 Code of Civil Procedure.
•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, except as specified in CVC §12801.
•I understand I may have no more than one driver license in my possession or under my control in accordance with CVC §12511.
•By signing this application, I certify that I understand traffic signs and signals in accordance with CVC §12800(h).
DL 410 ID (REV. 1/2021) WWW
Page 1 of 3
Print
Clear Form
SECTION 1 — PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF (Use your true full name.) (Please use Blue or Black ink.)
DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD NUMBER
STATE OR COUNTRY
EXPIRATION DATE
LAST NAME
M M / D D / Y Y Y Y
BIRTH DATE
M M
/ D D / Y
Y Y
Y
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
SUFFIX (JR., SR., III)
RESIDENTIAL STREET (WHERE YOU LIVE) NUMBER, STREET NAME (ST., AVE., RD., BLVD., ETC.)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT) NUMBER, STREET NAME (ST., AVE., RD., BLVD., ETC.) OR P.O. BOX NUMBER
MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS:
—
SECTION 2
— VOTER CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Your voting address will be updated unless you check the box below.
Check this box if you do not want your new address used for voter registration purposes.
SECTION 3
— VETERANS STATEMENT (Receiving veteran benefit information is voluntary.)
I have served in the United States Military and would like to receive benefits information for which
I may be eligible from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Yes
No
SECTION 4
— ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION (Organ and tissue donation is voluntary.)
Do you wish to be an organ or tissue donor?
Yes, add or keep my name on the donor registry.
Marking “Yes” adds your name to the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry and a pink ‘donor’ dot will appear on your DL/ID card. You must mark “Yes” to maintain the donor dot on your DL/ID card.
I do not wish to register to be an organ or tissue donor at this time.
Marking “I do not wish to register at this time” will not remove you from the registry. If you wish to remove your name from the registry, you must contact Donate Life California (see page 1). DMV can remove the pink dot from your DL/ID card but cannot remove you from the registry.
Would you like to make a voluntary contribution?
Mark this box to provide a $2 voluntary contribution to support and promote organ and tissue donation.
(Page 2 of 3) IMPORTANT: CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE.
WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR RENEWAL WITHOUT PAGES 2 & 3.
*DL410ID1*
If you are enrolled in a confidential address program, such as Safe At Home, skip to Section 7.
SECTION 5 — VOTER REGISTRATION— FOR U.S. CITIZENS ONLY.
It is a crime to intentionally provide incorrect information on a voter registration form.
(State law requires eligible citizens be automatically registered to vote, unless they choose not to in this section.)
5a. Are you a United States citizen?
If you answered “No,” you cannot register to vote. Skip to Section 7.
Voter Registration Requirements
If you answered “YES” to all of the voter registration requirements listed below, you can register to vote:
•I am a United States citizen
•My residence address is in California
•I am at least 18 years old (You may pre-register if you are 16 or 17, but you must be 18 or older to vote on Election Day.)
•I am not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony
•I am not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court
5b. Do you meet ALL of the voter registration requirements listed above?
•If you answered “No,” you cannot register to vote. Skip to Section 7.
•If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, you will be registered to vote. You can choose not to register by checking the box below.
5c. I am eligible, but I do not want to register to vote or update my voter registration information. Skip to Section 7.
•Do not check this box if you want to register to vote or update your voter registration information. Continue to Section 6.
SECTION 6 — VOTER PREFERENCES— FOR U.S. CITIZENS ONLY.
(To choose or update any voter preferences, you must first indicate you are eligible to vote in Section 5 above.)
Do you want to select or change a political party preference? (Select only one.)
American Independent Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Peace and Freedom Party
Republican Party
Other:
No party. I do not want to choose a political party preference.
If you select “No Party,” you may not be able to vote for some parties’ candidate(s) at a primary election for U.S. President or party committee.
Do you want to get your ballot by mail before each election?
If you answer “Yes,” you will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for all elections. You can always vote in person by turning in your vote-by-mail ballot, or voting a provisional ballot, at your polling place.
In what language would you like to receive election materials? (Select only one.)
English Spanish
Chinese
Tagalog
Korean
Hindi
Thai
Khmer
Japanese
Vietnamese
Contact Information for voter registration. (Optional)
Telephone Number: (EXAMPLE: 916-555-1212)
I want to remove my telephone number.
Email address: (EXAMPLE: [email protected])
I want to remove my email address.
If you do not receive a voter notification card within four weeks, contact your county elections official.
You can also check your voter registration status at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.
SECTION 7 — SIGNATURE/PERJURY STATEMENT
I have read, understand and agree with the certifications on this document. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I provided is true and correct.
SIGNATURE
X
DATE
SECTION 8 — WHERE TO MAIL
The renewal fee for an identification card is $33.00. If you marked the box to make a $2 voluntary contribution to support and promote the Donate Life California organ and tissue donor registry, include the $2 voluntary contribution with your check or money order made payable to DMV and mail this form to:
DMV
DL 410 – MS G204
PO Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290-0001
(Please write your identification card number on the back of your payment document.)
Page 3 of 3
*DL410ID2*
Completing the California ID Card form is a straightforward process. This form is essential for individuals looking to renew their identification card by mail. Follow the steps carefully to ensure that your application is filled out correctly and submitted without any issues.
The California ID Card is an official form of identification issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for residents who do not hold a driver’s license. It serves to verify identity and residency and can be used for various purposes, including voting and age verification.
Any California resident can apply for a California ID Card. Applicants must provide proof of identity, residency, and, if applicable, their Social Security Number. Individuals aged 62 and older can apply for a Senior Identification Card, which is issued at no cost.
To renew your California ID Card, you can do so by mail if you meet specific eligibility criteria. You must have a Social Security Number, and your ID card should not be expired for more than one year. If you are changing your name or if your last two renewals were by mail or online, you will need to renew in person at your local DMV office.
If you have not received your voter registration information within four weeks of submitting your application, you should contact your county elections official or the Secretary of State’s office. You can also check your voter registration status online.
Providing false information on the application can lead to criminal prosecution. The DMV may take legal action against individuals who submit fraudulent information or use false documents.
You can check the status of your application by visiting the DMV website or by calling their customer service line. It is important to have your identification card number available when making inquiries.
Using the wrong ink color. The instructions specify that you must use blue or black ink. Using any other color can lead to processing delays.
Not providing a Social Security Number. This is a mandatory requirement when applying for a California ID card. Failing to include it will result in your application being rejected.
Ignoring eligibility questions. It’s crucial to answer all eligibility questions accurately. If you answer "yes" to certain questions, you may need to renew in person instead of by mail.
Forgetting to sign the application. Your signature is required to certify that the information provided is accurate. Without it, the application cannot be processed.
Not updating your address. If you have moved recently, ensure that your residential and mailing addresses are current. This is important for receiving your ID and any related correspondence.
Failing to include payment. The renewal fee of $33 must be included with your application. Ensure that your check is made payable to DMV and that your ID number is written on the back.
Overlooking the voter registration section. If you are a U.S. citizen, you may automatically be registered to vote. Be sure to check the appropriate boxes regarding your voter registration preferences.
Not reviewing the entire form before submission. Take a moment to double-check all sections of the form. Mistakes can often be caught by reviewing your answers carefully.
The California Identification Card form is often accompanied by several other important documents and forms. These documents serve various purposes, including voter registration, financial responsibility, and privacy notices. Below is a list of commonly used forms related to the California ID Card.
These documents collectively facilitate a smoother application and renewal process for California identification cards, ensuring that all necessary information is collected and verified appropriately.
The California Driver License application form shares similarities with the California ID Card form. Both documents serve as official identification issued by the state and require personal information such as name, address, and Social Security Number. The process for obtaining or renewing either document involves eligibility questions, including age and residency status. Additionally, both forms allow applicants to register to vote, indicating a commitment to civic engagement. The applications also include sections for optional contributions, such as organ donation, reflecting the state's efforts to promote public health initiatives.
The U.S. Passport application form is another document similar to the California ID Card form. Like the ID card, the passport serves as a form of identification, but it is primarily used for international travel. Both forms require proof of identity and citizenship, along with personal information. Applicants must submit a photo and may need to provide additional documentation, such as birth certificates or previous identification. Both processes also involve fees and can be completed in person or via mail, although the passport application typically requires more documentation and processing time.
The Social Security Card application is comparable to the California ID Card form in that it establishes identity and eligibility for government benefits. Both documents require applicants to provide personal information, including name, date of birth, and proof of identity. The Social Security Card is essential for employment and accessing social services, while the ID card is used for identification purposes in various contexts, including voting and driving. The application process for both cards emphasizes the importance of accurate information and may involve similar verification steps.
The voter registration application form also shares key features with the California ID Card form. Both documents collect personal information to verify eligibility for civic participation. The voter registration form specifically focuses on ensuring that individuals can vote, while the ID card serves broader identification purposes. Applicants can register to vote directly through the ID card renewal process, streamlining civic engagement. Additionally, both forms include sections for optional disclosures, such as preferences for receiving election materials or opting into donation registries.
The California Senior Identification Card application is closely related to the California ID Card form, particularly for individuals aged 62 and older. Both forms require similar personal information and eligibility criteria, but the Senior ID card specifically caters to older adults, offering benefits such as no fees. The application process emphasizes the importance of accurate information, especially for seniors who may have different identification needs. Both documents facilitate access to services and benefits, reinforcing the state's commitment to supporting its aging population.
When filling out the California ID Card form, there are several important dos and don'ts to keep in mind to ensure a smooth application process.
This is incorrect. If your last two renewals were done by mail or online, you must renew in person at a DMV office.
Actually, providing your Social Security Number is mandatory when applying for the ID card.
While seniors aged 62 and older can obtain a free Senior ID card, they must still meet specific eligibility criteria.
This is false. Registering as an organ donor does not influence the quality of medical care you receive.
Changes to voter registration must comply with specific deadlines and requirements outlined by the DMV.
Once the application and payment are submitted, no refunds will be issued, regardless of the circumstances.
This is not true. Most information requested is mandatory, and failure to provide it can result in denial of your application.
When filling out the California ID Card form, keep these key points in mind:
Following these guidelines will help ensure a smooth application process for your California ID Card.