Form DL 410 ID at a glance
What it is: DL 410 ID is the California Identification Card or Senior Identification Card Renewal by Mail Eligibility Information form.
Who signs: Sign and date the form.
A filled-in Form DL 410 ID example: a cardholder fills out Section 1
How to fill out Form DL 410 ID, box by box
Eligibility for renewal by mail
If your last two identification card renewals or your last Senior identification card renewal was by mail or by Internet, you are not eligible to renew by mail or online. You must provide your Social Security Number when applying. Are you eligible for renewal by mail? Yes No.
A. Do you have a Social Security Number? B. Has your identification card been expired for more than one year? C. Are you changing/correcting your name? D. Are you 62 years old or older and want a FREE Senior identification card? A banner with the words “Senior Identification Card” will be printed on the front of the identification card. There is “NO FEE” for a Senior identification card.
If you answered YES to questions B and C, you are not eligible for renewal by mail. Make an appointment to visit your local DMV office to renew in person. If you answered YES to questions A and D, you are eligible for renewal by mail. Complete the attached form.
Last name, birth date, first name, middle name and suffix
Use your true full name. Please use Blue or Black ink. Enter your last name, birth date, first name, middle name and suffix (JR., SR., III).
Driver license or ID card number, state or country and expiration date
Enter your driver license or ID card number, state or country and expiration date.
Residential street (where you live)
Enter the residential street (where you live): number, street name (ST., AVE., RD., BLVD., ETC.), city, state and zip code.
Mailing address (if different)
Enter the mailing address (if different): number, street name (ST., AVE., RD., BLVD., ETC.) or P.O. box number, city, state and zip code.
My social security number
Enter your social security number.
Section 2 - Voter change of address
Section 2 is the voter change of address. Check this box if you do not want your new address used for voter registration purposes. Your voting address will be updated unless you check this box.
Section 3 - Veterans statement
Receiving veteran benefit information is voluntary. Yes or No: I have served in the United States Military and would like to receive benefits information for which I may be eligible from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Section 4 - Organ and tissue donation
Organ and tissue donation is voluntary. Would you like to register? Yes, you will be kept on or added to the Donate Life California Donor Registry. A pink “donor” dot will be on your driver's license or ID card. This is your decision and cannot be changed by anyone else.
Not at this time. You will not be added to the registry. Your family will make a decision for you after you pass.
DMV can remove the pink dot from your DL/ID card but cannot remove you from the registry. You must contact Donate Life California (see Disclosure page) to remove your name from the registry.
You can register regardless of age or health.
Would you like to make a financial donation to Donate Life California? $10 $5 $2 Other No (checked November 8, 2026).
Section 5 - Voter registration
If you are enrolled in a confidential address program, such as Safe At Home, skip to Section 7.
Section 5 is for U.S. citizens only. State law requires eligible citizens be automatically registered to vote, unless they choose not to in this section.
Are you a United States citizen? Yes No. If you answered “No,” you cannot register to vote. Skip to Section 7.
If you answered “YES” to all of the voter registration requirements, you can register to vote: I am a United States citizen. My residence address is in California. I am at least 18 years old (You may pre-register if you are 16 or 17, but you must be 18 or older to vote on Election Day.). I am not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony. I am not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (5b).
Do you meet ALL of the voter registration requirements? Yes No. Skip to Section 7 if you answered “No”: you cannot register to vote.
If you answered “Yes” to the questions, you will be registered to vote.
I am eligible, but I do not want to register to vote or update my voter registration information. Skip to Section 7. Do not check this box if you want to register to vote or update your voter registration information. Continue to Section 6.
Section 6 - Voter preferences
To choose or update any voter preferences, you must first indicate you are eligible to vote in Section 5. Do you want to select or change a political party preference? (Select only one.)
No party. I do not want to choose a political party preference. If you select “No Party,” you may not be able to vote for some parties' candidate(s) at a primary election for U.S. President or party committee.
American Independent Party, Democratic Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party, Peace and Freedom Party or Republican Party.
In what language would you like to receive election materials? (Select only one.) English, Chinese, Tagalog, Thai, Khmer, Spanish, Korean, Hindi, Japanese or Vietnamese.
Contact Information for voter registration. (Optional) Telephone Number: (EXAMPLE: 916-555-1212). I want to remove my telephone number. Email address: (EXAMPLE: john.doe@company.com). I want to remove my email address.
If you do not receive a voter notification card within four weeks, contact your county elections official. You can also check your voter registration status at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.
Section 7 - Signature/perjury statement
Section 7 Signature/perjury statement: “I have read, understand and agree with the certifications on this document. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I provided is true and correct.”
Email address (optional).
More rules for Form DL 410 ID
Visit dmv.ca.gov to review payment options at your local DMV field office. If you are mailing your renewal, payment must be by check. (Checks should be payable to DMV). Once this application form and fee have been submitted, no refunds will be made.
Important: continue to next page. The renewal cannot be processed without Pages 2 & 3.
Common questions about Form DL 410 ID
Where do I file it?
If you marked the box to make a voluntary contribution to support and promote the Donate Life California organ and tissue donor registry, include the voluntary contribution with your check or money order made payable to DMV and mail this form to: DMV, Attn: Renewal by Mail Unit, PO Box 942890 MS G204, Sacramento, CA 94290-0001 (Please write your identification card number on the back of your payment document).
Is there a penalty?
If you submit fraudulent information, the DMV may pursue criminal prosecution.
Sources
[1] DL 410 ID (REV. 12/2025), California Identification Card or Senior Identification Card Renewal by Mail Eligibility Information, California Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
