Q: We recently moved and my husband tried to complete a change of address form on the Web site to update his license information, but couldn't find out when his drivers license was issued in order to complete the form. Where can he get this information?
A: Your driver license issue date is located on the left hand side, directly beneath your signature on your driver license. The issue date will be in this format, MM/DD/YYYY. To see a sample driver license with all the information you will need to complete your change of address transaction online, go to the change of address site at www.dmv.ca.gov/online/coa/welcome.htm, click "Start" and then click "Show Me How" located near the top of the orange box. Using the DMV's newly redesigned Web site to perform your DMV-related transactions is simple, quick and easy and can help you avoid a trip to a DMV field office. This includes completing transactions such as ordering personalized plates, vehicle registration renewal and driver license renewal.
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Q: I recently got into a collision and my front license plate got damaged in the process. The plates on the back of my car are fine, can I just remove the front plates or do I need to get a replacement plate?
A: The DMV requires that all license plates and registration stickers are replaced immediately when they are lost, stolen, mutilated or have become illegible. There are two ways that you may retain replacement plates for your vehicle – in person or by mail. Using the features available on the DMV Web site, this process can be expedited and you can save yourself valuable time. If you'd like to visit the DMV in person and order your replacement plates, cut back on your wait time by making an appointment first using their new, online appointment system, at https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/foAppt2/welcome.do. If your address information is current with the DMV and you are the registered owner of the vehicle, you may order your replacement plate by mail. To download the correct order form and for additional information regarding obtaining replacement license plates, visit www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/howto/htvr11.htm.
Q: Does the DMV offer any resources for senior drivers to help them pass their driving test?
A: Yes! The DMV has set up a senior-specific Web site to provide senior drivers with useful information pertaining to driver health and safety, safe driving practices as well as senior driver self-assessment tests. The DMV wants senior drivers to maintain their driving independence for as long as they can drive safely. In fact, there are more than 5.5 million drivers over the age of 55 in California and more than 2.5 million are over 70! Log onto the DMV's senior Web site at www.dmv.ca.gov/about/senior/senior_top.htm to access these important resources.