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How can you get a hardship license in California?
My brother recently got a DUI, and he lost his license. He’s really stressed about not being able to drive since he needs a car for work. We live in California—is he able to get a hardship license to drive?
Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can get a hardship license in California after receiving your first DUI if you are 21 or over, your license or driving privileges aren’t revoked for other reasons, and you took a chemical test when requested at the time of your DUI.
Along with these requirements, you can only get a hardship license in California for personal driving privileges. That means if your brother drives a car for commercial purposes (like truck driving), a hardship license won’t help.
Here’s how to apply for a hardship license in California:
- Complete an application with the local DMV
- Pay a $125 reissue fee
- Provide proof of enrollment in a DUI school
- Provide proof of financial responsibility with anSR-22 certificate
So sorry to hear about your brother—hopefully, he can figure out a solution that will help him keep his job and carry on with life.
Remember that
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