Once you complete the online course, Drivers Ed Direct will process and mail your certificate of completion within 1 business day via the delivery method you have chosen. Please allow 1-5 days to receive your certificate once it is mailed.
You need to take the certificate to your local DMV so you can take the test to receive your learner's permit.
SCHEDULING YOUR PERMIT TEST: We strongly encourage you to schedule your permit test appointment at the DMV well in advance as you may find it difficult to find an appointment on your desired test date. DMV appointments often book up 2-3 months in advance.
You can schedule an appointment at the DMV by calling 1-800-777-0133 or online by clicking the following link:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/foa/welcome.do.
In the event that a certificate is lost, there will be a $25.00 processing fee to have another certificate of completion sent. A signed letter from a parent/guardian is required to obtain a second certificate when the first one is lost.
The DMV will only accept original certificates from our office. If you are in a hurry to get your certificate you can always upgrade to expedited delivery. If you are in the neighborhood, you can always call and pick up the certificate instead of having one mailed to you.
Once you have passed the course final exam, we will send you a driver's ed certificate of completion in the mail.
This is the same completion certificate you will take with you to the DMV when you take the written test needed to earn a California learner permit.
For a more exact list of what you will need, see our
California Licensing Requirements for Teens page.
SCHEDULING YOUR PERMIT TEST: We strongly encourage you to schedule your permit test appointment at the DMV well in advance as you may find it difficult to find an appointment on your desired test date. DMV appointments often book up 2-3 months in advance.
You can schedule an appointment at the DMV by calling 1-800-777-0133 or online by clicking the following link:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/foa/welcome.do.
