Section 1796.22.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1796.22.
in effectAny individual who has submitted a home care aide application and who possesses any one of the following identification cards may initiate a background examination to be a registered home care aide:
(a)
A valid California driver’s license.
(b)
A valid identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(c)
A valid Permanent Resident Card.
(d)
In the case of a person living in a state other than California, a valid numbered photo identification card issued by an agency of the state other than
California.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026