Vehicle Code section 11820

The following fees shall be paid to the department:

(a)

Except as provided by Section 42231, a nonrefundable fee for the original issuance of a license, fifty dollars ($50).

(b)

Fee for license renewal, fifty dollars ($50).

(c)

Fee for a duplicate license, fifteen dollars ($15).

Source: Section 11820, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=11820. (updated May 9, 1990; accessed Jun. 24, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_11820

Original Source: Section 11820, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=11820. (last accessed May 12, 2025).