USMC Drivers License ?

[RobinN]

My son is a Lcpl in the USMC. He lost his CA drivers license. He has asked repeatedly for time off to go to the DMV to file for a replacement, however a response has not been forthcoming.

When he does have leave, the DMV is closed.
Is there a way that a family member can help him out with proper ID? Passport etc.
Is there a way for active military to get replacements through the mail?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

[Samuel]

You need to call the DMV...

[Sgt. Slaughter]

Your son needs to utilize his chain of command and get it taken care of. I understand you want to help, but he's an adult and needs to handle this himself. He can go online and look at the DMV website for more detailed information on what he will need to do.

Semper Fi

[Rlong1985]

As a junior service member you are normally granted less freedom throughout the day to ensure accountability and ensure requirements are being met; this is not unusual in a military environment. Your son must make an appointment at a California DMV. If there is no other time other than duty hours he should put a special request chit to ensure the time off without taking leave. Chances of getting half a day off to get a new drivers license are greatly diminished if your son approaches his NCO with no advance planning on his part or warning.

CAL DMV FAQ

Military personnel away from home

If you are out of state on active military service in the United States Armed Forces, your California driver license will continue to be valid beyond its normal expiration date. Section 12817 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) authorizes the extension of your license. Call (916) 657-7790 to update your driving record and DMV will send you a DL 236 card to carry with your driver license. The DL 236 card states CVC Section 12817. It is important to update your record as this will prevent it from being purged.
Ask the authorities in the state or country where you are on duty if they will honor your extended license. Of course, your license is not valid if it has been suspended, canceled, or revoked.
Your extended license is good for 30 days after you return to California. If honorably discharged, carry both your driver license and discharge papers during those 30 days.
When you return to California, you will need to:
• Visit a DMV office (make an Appointment(s) for faster service)
• Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application form DL 44 or DL 44C. (An original DL 44 or 44C form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)
• Give a thumb print
• Have your picture taken
• Pay the application fee
• Pass an vision exam
• Pass a traffic laws and sign test
Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
If you will not be returning to California:
• Go to the office that issues driver licenses in your new state of residence
• Follow the state’s requirements
• Present your California driver license with your DL 236 card when requested.


If you, your spouse, and/or dependents need to apply for a duplicate license, then call DMV at (916) 657-7790, provide all pertinent information requested and a license will be issued without a photo, stating "Valid without photo."


If your spouse and/or dependent’s California driver license will expire soon, they can apply for a renewal of their license by calling DMV at (916) 657-7790 or request a no-fee one-year extension by writing to DMV at:
Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 942890
Sacramento, California 94290-0001
Be sure to include the name as it appears on the license, driver license number, birth date and address in the request.

[RobinN]

Thank you. This comment was the most useful.
I will suggest that he make an appointment.