California § 12816 - Every original driver
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12816 — Every original driver, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12816. Every original driver
(a) Every original driverâs license expires on the fifth birthday of the applicant following the date of the application for the license. (b) Renewal of a driverâs license shall be made for a term which expires on the fifth birthday of the applicant following the expiration of the license renewed, if application for renewal is made within six months prior to the expiration of the license to be renewed, or within 90 days after expiration of the license. If renewal is not applied for within 90 days after expiration of the license, the application and fee is considered the same as an application for an original license. (c) The department may accept application for a renewal of a driverâs license made more than six months prior to the date of expiration. The renewal shall be made for a term which expires on the fifth birthday of the applicant following the date of the application for the renewal license. (d) The department may accept an application for a license of a different class made more than six months before the expiration of the license previously issued, if the previously issued license is surrendered for cancellation in accordance with Section 13100. The driverâs license issued from that application expires on the fifth birthday of the applicant following the date of the application. (e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a), (b), (c), and (d), the department may adjust the expiration date for any driverâs license issued pursuant to this code.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12816
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12816 cover?
Section 12816 ("Every original driver") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12816?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12816 apply to my situation?
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