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How long does a driving permit last in California?

I got my driving permit in California last week. But since then, a lot of things have come up in my personal life that I need to take care of. What’s the amount of time that a driving permit lasts in California?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear that you couldn’t complete your course in
California
. But a silver lining is that a driving permit in California lasts 12 months. If you’ve had to put off driving longer than that, you’ll need to reapply for your driving permit at a cost of $33.
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