California Identification Card Program
The California Identification Card (CAL-ID) Program provides a valid CAL-ID to eligible incarcerated individuals upon their release from prison in accordance with California Penal Code Section 3007.05. The purpose of the CAL-ID Program is to streamline access to support services; such as, medical, housing, and right-to-work documents.
Locations
Available at all CDCR institutions.
Program Length
Available within 13 months of release.
Eligibility/Enrollment
In order to be eligible for this program:
- Have a Social Security Number;
- Have been previously issued an identification card or driver’s license from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Have an address, including a zip code (Institution/Parole/Probation office may be used in lieu of address of residence)