{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"12801.6","citation":"Veh. Code, § 12801.6","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES [12500. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal [12500. - 13020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Issuance and Renewal of Licenses [12800. - 12819.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 862, Sec. 3.   (AB 2189)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any federal document demonstrating favorable action by the federal government for acceptance of a person into the deferred action for childhood arrivals program shall satisfy the requirements of Section <a href=\"/veh/12801.5\">12801.5</a>.</p><p>(b) The department may issue an original driver’s license to the person who submits proof of presence in the United States as authorized under federal law pursuant to subdivision (a) and either a social security account number or ineligibility for a social security account number.</p>","text":"(a) Any federal document demonstrating favorable action by the federal government for acceptance of a person into the deferred action for childhood arrivals program shall satisfy the requirements of Section 12801.5. (b) The department may issue an original driver’s license to the person who submits proof of presence in the United States as authorized under federal law pursuant to subdivision (a) and either a social security account number or ineligibility for a social security account number.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/issuance-and-renewal-of-licenses-12801-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}