Will I get arrested at the CA DMV for out-of-state traffic warrants, while getting a state ID?
966145
No, they won't arrest you.  But the ID card takes 2-6 weeks to arrive in the mail.  It is not an instant thing that you can get on the same day as you apply for it.  After you fill out your forms & show the ID that you now have (if you have one), you will be fingerprinted (thumb) & photographed.  You will receive it in the mail.  All you will leave with is a printed receipt that shows you have paid for & applied for a permanent ID.  It will have an expiration date on it.  It will cost $27.00.  You might have to show proof of residency by bringing a piece of mail with you that has your name & the address that you receive your mail at.  It will need to match the address that you will have printed on your identification card.  CA does run background checks & they could find out about your warrants & transfer that information to the local law enforcement agency in your area & if the charges are serious enough to warrant picking you up, they will!   You see, in California, you only get ONE ID NUMBER & that will be your number & it is used for BOTH your ID CARD & DRIVERS LICENSE FOREVER.  If you are in need of an ID card NOW, then go into ANY check cashing place & have them make you a photo ID card at no charge.  All you need is your face & your signature to verify who it will say you are on the card!
607235
No. They will verify your identity and check your license status in the state you came from.
968317
You can get a state issued ID card.  It looks similar to a Driver's License but is just a regulat ID card.  It is legal form of ID.  YOu can go to your local DMV.  Good Luck
241360
No. States do check on each other's driving records. Someone I know went through the same thing. Anyone is free to leave the State and go to another State. If you want to become a resident in that other State you need to get in touch with your probation office and ask them for some type of "transfer" documentation for the other State's probation office. You will not be able to get a drivers license in the other state until your sentence or guidelines from your old State are complete in the new State. Plus...you would want your old State to know so you won't get arrested for being AWOL on your probation when you go back to visit Aunt Wilma.
19455
Of course you have a right to know why. If I was in your situation, I would call the office of the prosecutor who issued to warrant. Inform them who you are, ask why there is a warrant out for your arrest, and arrange a time for you to turn yourself in. It may be something as simple as an unpaid ticket, then they will just want their money and will probably let you go, if it's something more serious, you can decide whether you need to bring a lawyer with you (which you should if they are arresting you). It will look good to the judge if you are willing to face the charges rather then them having to look for you, besides, I wouldn't want a warrant for my arrest hanging over my head. Good luck.
530801
All warrants ( except some city and traffic warrants) show up on a NCI natioinal data base, so anyone going though federal customs, if your name is ran though the computer it will show up and yes you will be detained.\n\nafter you are detained they will contact the department with the warrant to see if they wish you to be arrested and held for them to pick you up.\n\nIf it is very far away, and not a serious crime, they may not arrest you, but merley let you go and wait to you may get closer to the state you are wanted in.\n\nExample, if you are wanted for shop lifting in GA, and you are in California, most likely they will not pay for you to be bought back ( but then  you never know)
176517
depends on the state. you can get a huge fine and even go to jail after one day of expiring, if caught driving. but most do give you at least a month. state of texas after two years you have to re test. if your only talking strictly an id there is no limit, its just best to always have an id on you at all times.
930332
No Warrants are issued by a Judge You can probably have the traffic warrant recalled but you will still have to go to court the Hot Check is more serious and I doubt they will recall that one. Call the courthouse and find out (from a cellphone).
810001
I AM from Ohio and have never heard of such a thing. I know if you live out of state, sometimes they will keep your license until you pay the ticket, and then mail it back but if I were you...I'd call the number on your citation to find out exactly what you're supposed to pay. The tickets I've gotten in Ohio generally have the fine listed on the back.
743272
Despite what you've read, a state can extradite for a misdemeanor warrant if they want to.  \n\nAs to your question: DMV does not check for outstanding warrants in California or any other state.
436188
you have to got to the DMV. you have to prove who you are. would you really want to be able to have it done by mail? anyone could be you.
57805
i would try to do it over the phone or by mail.  if you go in personally to try and pay it they will arrest you.  that's the purpose of a warrant.
402939
You may be arrested and be extradited to the jurisdiction where the warrant is.  Or you may have no consequence..depending on the extradition policies of the departments.
848580
this has happened to me several times.  sigh.  sometimes, the officer has taken the driver's license number I've memorized and will 'run it' and see it's me.  another time, i've gotten a ticket.  with the ticket, i had to go to court and show my license, which resulted in dismissal.  (I think because I was there in business attire and spoke out loud and respectfully to the judge.)
576064
This is going to vary by state...no matter what anyone else says.\n\nIn California, it doesn't happen.  DMV can't even keep straight what they are responsible for, let alone things they're not responsible for.\n\nEDIT 5.9.06\n\nWell, the lawyer does indeed trump the cop on this one, but given context of the question, I think the cop is more on point.\n\nBut well said anyway :)\n\n(although....at least in California...not *entirely* true: a misdemeanor arrest warrant lacking an endorsement for night service cannot be served in the wanna'-be-arrestee's home after 10pm)
948481
For your third point: \n\nThe DMV is not supposed to do "anything" for you.  They won't call and say..."Hey, Timmy...we're still waiting for you to give us your eye exam report so we can send you that license renewal you need."  All they do provide you with are due dates and you said you took your sweet time to "get around to it."\n\nIt's your responsibility to be up to date and be informed about what you need to do to drive legally.  \n\nSo no, that doesn't get you off of the tickets.
811763
If the possible warrant is in reference to you, and you have a driver's license go to your state's department of motor vehicles (in California, it is the DMV. The agency name may be different in other states) and request a check on outstanding warrants.\n\nIf the warrant is for someone else, go to any police agency in the county that you suspect that there is a warrant, and request a check for outstanding warrants on that person. You will need to know the person's full name, date of birth, and last known address. Note, too, that if there is a felony warrant, you could be held as a person of interest or a material witness.