California · Family Code

FAM §7140: On application of a minor declared emancipated under this chapter, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall enter identifying information in its law enforcement computer network, and the fact of emancip

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When a minor is declared emancipated, the Department of Motor Vehicles must enter their identifying information and emancipation status into its law enforcement computer network.

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On application of a minor declared emancipated under this chapter, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall enter identifying information in its law enforcement computer network, and the fact of emancipation shall be stated on the department’s identification card issued to the emancipated minor.

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