Not a state agency
CALDRA is not the California DMV. It cannot issue an ID, register a car, or make state policy.
About CALDRA
California's part of the USADRA effort.
Focused on California law and launch
USADRA works to bring Ohio's deputy registrar system to states that run their own DMV offices. CALDRA leads that work in California.
Purpose
Bring Ohio's deputy registrar operating model to California.
What CALDRA does
Build the California case for privatizing agency operations.
USADRA advances the Ohio model across the country. CALDRA focuses on California. It is building the case for change, support for a bill, a possible deputy network, and a state launch plan.
The goal is clear. Qualified private deputies would run selected DMV offices. This could cut state costs, add service sites, shorten visits, and support new technology without a large upfront state bill.
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What CALDRA is not.
Not open for service
CALDRA does not run any California DMV sites or an active pilot today.
Not a promised contract
Taking part in CALDRA does not promise a service area, appointment, contract, or public role.
Not proof of results
California must still test the cost, service, staff, security, and customer results.
Current work
Specific conversations, not a broad membership pitch.
Define the statutory authority, boundaries, safeguards, and oversight structure.
Understand qualification, service delivery, reconciliation, training, and accountability.
Identify the systems, identity, privacy, security, audit, and integration requirements.
Learn where the model fits, where it does not, and what California stakeholders require.
Continue the conversation
CALDRA is looking for people who can make the proposal more concrete.
Start with the California role, operating knowledge, or policy question you bring.
Contact CALDRA