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California driving log rules

California has no required log form. Any log works, and a parent certifies the hours.

50hours in total
10at night

In the state's own words

“Provide parent(s) or guardian(s) and instructor(s) signature(s) on your instruction permit to verify that you completed 50 hours of driving practice (10 hours must be night driving).”

California Department of Motor Vehicles Fast Facts FFDL 19 'Provisional Licensing', page 2, under the heading 'DL Requirements' Read it on dmv.ca.gov

“Provide parent(s) or guardian(s) and instructor(s) signature(s) on your instruction permit to verify that you completed 50 hours of driving practice (10 hours must be night driving).”

California Department of Motor Vehicles Fast Facts FFDL 19 'Provisional Licensing', page 2, under the heading 'DL Requirements' Read it on dmv.ca.gov

“The use of this log is optional and provided for your convenience.”

California Department of Motor Vehicles DMV 'Supervised Driving Log', page 1, the paragraph at the top Read it on dmv.ca.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

California names no required log form. Keep the hours in any log. A parent certifies them when the teen applies for the license.

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