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If you’re new to the United States, on an extended visit, or haven’t become a citizen yet, you may not have a driver’s license in your state. But in many areas in America, a driver’s license is essential for daily life. Without one, you may struggle to find adequate transportation, or worse: risk trouble with the law as you drive illegally.

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There’s good news for non-U.S. citizens seeking a driver’s license: typically, all that’s required to get a driver’s license in your state is demonstration of your legal status and the completion of a required course and/or test.

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If you’re visiting for tourism or business purposes and have a valid driver’s license in your home country, you may not need to obtain a driver’s license in your state. However, licenses that are not printed in English will typically require an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a similar translation from your home country, which should be obtained before coming to the United States.

Non-U.S. citizens who establish residency in a state will be required to obtain a driver’s license. Most states will require that you do so within 30 days.

Identification Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens Seeking a Driver’s License

In most states, you will be required to show two forms of identification. Either individually or combined, these forms will include proof of:

• date of birth
• proof of residential address
• proof of social security number (or letter of ineligibility)
• proof of legal presence

If you have a foreign driver’s license, you should also provide it to the office. Unless specified otherwise, you can expect to retain your foreign driver’s license, even when issued a new state driver’s license.

States will typically require that all documents be in English.

Course Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizen Driver’s Licenses

In many states, those seeking a new driver’s license will be required to complete a driver’s education course. This often applies to all new drivers, whether they are U.S. citizens or not. In this course, you’ll learn the essentials of safe driving, including defensive driving techniques, avoidance of impaired driving, and your state’s traffic laws.

Although many states will require courses for a new driver’s license, some states only require you to present your valid driver’s license from your home country as proof of your driving ability due to reciprocal agreements.

Testing Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizen Driver’s Licenses

Whether in addition to driver education courses or completely separate, most states require some form of testing to receive a new driver’s license. You may be asked to complete a road test, which measures your ability to drive and follow the rules of the road safely. Other testing possibilities include road rules and sign tests and vision and hearing tests.

In some states, multiple testing languages may be available.

However, note that some requirements such as a driving test may be waived if you present your valid driver’s license from your home country. In some states, this will be enough proof of your driving ability, as reciprocal agreements may exist.

Fee Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizen Driver’s Licenses

Driving in America is a privilege, not a right, as many states will remind you. Typically, a fee is required to apply for and receive a driver’s license in most states. Fees range from $50 Testing, replacement licenses, and other services may require further fees.

Preparing to Receive Your Driver’s License

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Many Americans laugh about the long lines and bureaucracy often present at state departments of motor vehicles, but arriving at a DMV without proper preparation is no joke, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process of receiving a driver’s license. Avoid wasting hours and experiencing frustration by ensuring you’re well prepared to meet the state’s requirements for a non-U.S. citizen driver’s license.

While we’ve laid out the general requirements you can expect throughout the United States; you must verify the specific requirements for a driver’s license in your state. It’s also important to note that you’ll be required to visit a particular office location in some states.

Select your state from this list to find out more about what you’ll need to get a driver’s license as a non-U.S. citizen:

Requirements for Naturalized and Non-U.S. Citizens

Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) applicants: Additional identity requirements. Find more information here.

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Drive Only Applicants: If you would like to apply for a Drive Only License (for undocumented individuals), please follow these instructions.

IMPORTANT: Documented individuals arriving in the U.S. with an I-94 stamp in your passport must visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website (www.cbp.gov/I94) to obtain a hard copy of your I-94 document. This document must be presented to the DMV along with all other required documents. See Acceptable Forms of Identification.
To be eligible, you are required to prove:

1. Identity: Please refer to The Document Checklist for Identity Verification for acceptable forms of identification;
2. Legal presence in the United States. If you were not born in The United States, and you do not provide the DMV with a valid US Passport, then your immigration status will be verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement Program (SAVE). This includes applicants with Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization. Verification of legal status with USCIS may take ten days or more and applicants may be asked to return to the same DMV office when the immigration results have been approved; and
3. Connecticut Residence: Please refer to The Document Checklist for Identity Verification for required forms of proof of Connecticut residency.
4. Please see additional information for these specific circumstances:

• Federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA or DREAM ACT)

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Note: A license from Puerto Rico is the same as an out-of-state license (same requirements as above), however the DMV office you visit will verify your Puerto Rico license with your home territory prior to transferring your Puerto Rico license to Connecticut. The DMV will notify you via mail of your Puerto Rico license status. The letter that you receive from the DMV will provide you with information on how to proceed with the licensing transaction.