Driving License in California
#16
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How to apply for a driver license if you are over 18
If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.
If you become a California resident, you must get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for a homeowner’s property tax exemption, or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.
If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.
If you become a California resident, you must get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for a homeowner’s property tax exemption, or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.
Yeah Poppy girl, that's what I'm just wanting to try and double check, I won't be establishing residency in CA as it's just a temporary stint. M. will continue to all intents and purposes continue to be a resident of VA, but obviously we'll have to wait until we get back there before I can.
I'm assuming if you managed to drive around for a year that's it's not illegal then or were you just lucky and not get stopped!?
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Yeah Poppy girl, that's what I'm just wanting to try and double check, I won't be establishing residency in CA as it's just a temporary stint. M. will continue to all intents and purposes continue to be a resident of VA, but obviously we'll have to wait until we get back there before I can.
I'm assuming if you managed to drive around for a year that's it's not illegal then or were you just lucky and not get stopped!?
I'm assuming if you managed to drive around for a year that's it's not illegal then or were you just lucky and not get stopped!?
If you get no joy one of my best friends is a CHP cop I will get the answer for you monday
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You are welcome.
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Yeah Poppy girl, that's what I'm just wanting to try and double check, I won't be establishing residency in CA as it's just a temporary stint. M. will continue to all intents and purposes continue to be a resident of VA, but obviously we'll have to wait until we get back there before I can.
I'm assuming if you managed to drive around for a year that's it's not illegal then or were you just lucky and not get stopped!?
I'm assuming if you managed to drive around for a year that's it's not illegal then or were you just lucky and not get stopped!?
Is M going to get one? (no)
Did Steerpike, on temp work assignment, get an Arizona license? (no)
If I were xferred (or just went) to another state for six months, I would not get a new license.
Now clearly all three of the above are US citizens with DLs in other US states (reciprocity) but I don't think it changes for you.
Where are you going to file your AOS?
I'll bet a dollar you'd be OK on your UK license in practice if not in theory.
Where is M keeping his tax residency? That should be your permanent address.
The California taxes are no joke, so I can see why he's being advised that way.
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After all you did ask.
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That's crazy, you are not taking up residence in California. I'd go as far as to say you should try to, and don't (won't) qualify for a CA license.
Is M going to get one? (no)
Did Steerpike, on temp work assignment, get an Arizona license? (no)
If I were xferred (or just went) to another state for six months, I would not get a new license.
Now clearly all three of the above are US citizens with DLs in other US states (reciprocity) but I don't think it changes for you.
Where are you going to file your AOS?
I'll bet a dollar you'd be OK on your UK license in practice if not in theory.
Where is M keeping his tax residency? That should be your permanent address.
The California taxes are no joke, so I can see why he's being advised that way.
Is M going to get one? (no)
Did Steerpike, on temp work assignment, get an Arizona license? (no)
If I were xferred (or just went) to another state for six months, I would not get a new license.
Now clearly all three of the above are US citizens with DLs in other US states (reciprocity) but I don't think it changes for you.
Where are you going to file your AOS?
I'll bet a dollar you'd be OK on your UK license in practice if not in theory.
Where is M keeping his tax residency? That should be your permanent address.
The California taxes are no joke, so I can see why he's being advised that way.
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Take care and best wishes!
#28
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He's been told to do that otherwise this temporary assignment will actually end up costing him big $$$ and he'll seriously be out of pocket, which, as his employers want him to go hardly seems fair. So yes, M. will keep his tax residency in VA, and yes, that will be my permanent address although depending on the timing I might have to do my AOS in California.
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He's been told to do that otherwise this temporary assignment will actually end up costing him big $$$ and he'll seriously be out of pocket, which, as his employers want him to go hardly seems fair. So yes, M. will keep his tax residency in VA, and yes, that will be my permanent address although depending on the timing I might have to do my AOS in California.
You will be on a long holiday in CA, not 'living' there.
The biometrics is going to be a )*&^% to figure out but not as bad as trying to xfer a case across country.
Filing your AOS could be at cross purposes to what M is doing by being 'temporary'.
#30
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In the circumstances you describe, not being a resident of California, your UK license is good for one year. If in doubt contact the California State Police and ask them what the situation is. The usually know more than a local department or most people at the DMV. After all they are writing the tickets .