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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 2§ 18053 License Reapplication After Revocation

§ 18053 License Reapplication After Revocation

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§ 18053 License Reapplication After Revocation

Key Takeaways

  • •If your license is taken away or your application is denied, you usually have to wait at least one year before you can apply again.
  • •In some special cases, you might be able to apply earlier if you can show that the reason for the denial or revocation is no longer a problem.
  • •You need to provide proof that the issue is fixed to apply early.

Example

If you lost your driver's license because you got too many speeding tickets, you usually have to wait a year before you can ask for it back.

But if you can show that you haven't gotten any tickets in a long time and you took a safe driving class, you might be able to ask for your license back sooner.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18053 License Reapplication After Revocation

A person whose license has been revoked or whose application for a license has been denied shall not reapply for a license for a period of at least one year from the effective date of the decision revoking the license or denying the application, except, if the decision was entered under the authority of subdivision (a), (b), (g), or (j) of Section 18050.5 or subdivision (b) of Section 18060, a reapplication, accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the department that the grounds for that decision no longer exist, may be made earlier than that one-year period. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licenseapplicationrevocationauthorityevidence

Related Statutes

  • § 1798.201 Emt-P Disciplinary Evaluation
  • § 18052 Temporary License Permits
  • § 18054.7 Occupational License Renewal Terms
  • § 18055 License And Penalty Fees
  • § 12589 License Application Void Conditions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18053.
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