§ 13362 License Surrender And Suspension

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the DMV can take away your driver's license if it has wrong info or was given by mistake. If you don't give it back, they can stop you from driving until it's fixed.

Key Takeaways

•The DMV can take your license if it has wrong or fake info.
•If you don't give it back when asked, you can't drive until it's fixed.
•You might get a new or temporary license after the problem is solved.

Example

You get a driver's license, but later the DMV finds out you lied about your age to get it.

The DMV can ask for your license back. If you don't give it to them, they can suspend your driving privileges until you get a real one.

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§ 13362 License Surrender And Suspension

The department may require the surrender to it of any driver’s license which has been issued erroneously or which contains any erroneous or false statement, or which does not contain any notation required by law or by the department. In the event a licensee does not surrender the license upon proper demand, the department may suspend the licensee’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle. The suspension shall continue until the correction of the license by the department or until issuance of another license or temporary license in lieu thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

driver’s license surrender suspend privilege to operate a motor vehicle

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13362.

§ 13362 License Surrender And Suspension

Vehicle Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 13362 License Surrender And Suspension

This law says the DMV can take away your driver's license if it has wrong info or was given by mistake. If you don't give it back, they can stop you from driving until it's fixed.

Key Takeaways

•The DMV can take your license if it has wrong or fake info.
•If you don't give it back when asked, you can't drive until it's fixed.
•You might get a new or temporary license after the problem is solved.

Example

You get a driver's license, but later the DMV finds out you lied about your age to get it.

The DMV can ask for your license back. If you don't give it to them, they can suspend your driving privileges until you get a real one.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 13362 License Surrender And Suspension

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

driver’s license surrender suspend privilege to operate a motor vehicle

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13362.

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