California I.D. please help!!!?

Question

i am going to the dmv tomorrow, i was wondering do i get to choose what name they display in my California I.D??or do they just use the one from my birth certificate and social security??

Answer 1

...are you serious?

Answer 2

it has to be EXACTLY as it is on your birth certificate..even if you got 10 last names they are included as well..i know this cuz i have my mother's maiden name included which i don't use at all..

Answer 3

It is possible to have a different name on your driver's license in California, but it isn't easy and I'm not sure it would be worth the trouble for most people.  Basically, you need to bring proof that you are the same person as it says on the birth certificate, but it is harder than it may sound.

Here is the basic information on what you need for identification on your driver's license:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs06thr...

And this explains how you can change your name:

http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/changin...

I hope this helps.  Good luck!!