International Students

You should have completed your SEVIS Check-in process during the International Programs orientation. If not, please schedule an appointment with the International Programs office.

Make an appointment online with California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV).

Follow the process outlined on the Department of Motor Vehicle's website

The DMV requires that you present the ORIGINALS of all immigration documents:

• Passport
• I-20 or DS-2019
  
  • Your passport or I-20/DS-2019 CANNOT expire less than 60 days from the date of application.
    
• Printout of your I-94 Arrival/Departure record
  
• Proof of residence (2 documents needed). These can be official documents that state your name and your address. Examples include: Rental or lease agreement with the signature of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident, a utility statement, Employment documents, Medical documents, Proof of payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education located in California, or Change of Address Confirmation by the U.S. Postal Service (Form CNL 107).
  
• Be sure to bring your driver’s license from your home country to present to the officer at the DMV as it may exempt you from the driving test.
  

Find the free permit practice here.