Reader’s Question:

I have two DUI in AZ but I am now living in California. Is it possible to get a license and insurance in CA if my license is suspended in AZ?

Mark

Thank you for asking Mark.

If your Arizona license is suspended or revoked due to the DUI convictions, than it is unlikely that you can get a California license. The Department of Motor Vehicles in California would require you to turn in your out of state license, which should be valid at the time.

A database of problem drivers which is the National Driver Register (NDR) linked to all states.. A problem driver is one whose license has been suspended, revoked, canceled, denied due to serious traffic violation. If you do not inform California of your licensing issues in AZ they will be able find out by check out the NDR.

If your DUI issues in Arizona have been taken care of and your driving privileges have been reinstated already, then you should be able to contact the CA DMV to apply for a driver’s license. You should also be able to get car insurance if you have full driving privileges, though it is possible that your AZ DUIs are likely to affect your rates.

Goodluck!

MariCAR