Please note: 

 

Due to the many recent changes that have resulted from heavy legislative activity regarding driver’s licenses, persons using this site should pay close attention to when the websites listed on this page were last updated.  The Migrant Legal Action Program takes no responsibility for any information that is out-of-date. 

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National Immigration Law Center has an index on driver’s license eligibility and requirements: https://www.nilc.org/issues/drivers-licenses/

 

 

 A 

Alabama

• Alabama Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license

  • Document Requirements and Fees: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/document-requirements-and-fees

Alaska 

• Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/

  • Drivers License, Permit and State ID Information: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/index.htm

  • Converting a License from Another State, US Territory or Country: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/new2ak.htm

  • First Time Alaska Drivers License: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/original.htm

Arizona

• Arizona Motor Vehicle Division: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-services

  • Driver License Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/faq/driver-services/license-information

  • Identification Requirements: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/driver-services/arizona-travel-id/identification-requirements

Arkansas

• Arkansas Driver Services: http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/driverServices/Pages/default.aspx

  • Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services/frequently-asked-questions/

California

• California Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/home/dmv.htm?lang=en

  • Driver License and Identification Card Requirement: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#2500

Colorado

• Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles: https://www.colorado.gov/dmv

  • Identification Requirements: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/faq-driver-license#ID

Connecticut

• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp

  • Drivers License FAQ: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=801&Q=244514&dmvPNavCtr=|#39295

  • Acceptable Forms of Identification: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=805&q=244772

 D 

Delaware

• State of Delaware DMV: http://www.dmv.de.gov/

  • Required Documentation: http://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/drivers_license/dr_lic_doc_table.shtml

District of Columbia

• District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles: https://dmv.dc.gov/

  • Documentation Verification Guide: https://public.dmv.washingtondc.gov/BusinessPages/GS/PointSystem/Welcome.aspx

 F 

Florida

• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/dlnew.html

  • Identification Requirements: http://www.gathergoget.com/

 G 

Georgia

• Georgia Department of Driver Services: http://www.dds.ga.gov/

  • Documentation Requirements: http://www.dds.ga.gov/secureid/index.aspx

 H 

Hawaii

• Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highway Division: http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways

  • List of Acceptable Documents for Hawaii Driver’s License: http://hidot.hawaii.gov/hawaiis-legal-presence-law/

 I 

Idaho

• Idaho Transportation Department: http://www.itd.idaho.gov/

  • Idaho Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Fact Sheet: https://itd.idaho.gov/itddmv/?target=drivers-license-id-cards

Illinois

• Illinois Driver Services: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/home.html

  • Driver's License/State ID Card: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/drlicid.html#dlapp

  • Acceptable Documents to Obtain a Driver’s License: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf

Indiana

• Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: http://www.in.gov/bmv/

  • Obtaining a Driver’s License: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2363.htm

  • Required Documents: https://www.templateroller.com/template/2083886/documents-required-for-a-driver-s-license-or-id-card-indiana.html

Iowa

• Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Division: http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/index.htm

  • Requirements for getting a Driver's License: https://forms.iowadot.gov/FormsMgt/External/431053.pdf

 K 

Kansas

• Division of Vehicles: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovindex.html

• Frequently Asked Questions About Driver’s License: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovdlfaq.html

• Acceptable Documentation: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovproof.html

Kentucky

• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: http://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

  • Driver License, ID Card, & General Information: https://drive.ky.gov/ConfidentKY/Pages/default.aspx

 L 

Louisiana

• Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles: https://www.expresslane.org/Pages/default.aspx

  • Driver's License and ID Card Information: http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/OMV_Welcome.nsf/ba62b9ebfc2c25f2862575f4006af144/ac8fa941cc1c90bb862575f4006a8609?OpenDocument

  • Identification Requirements: https://www.powerdms.com/public/LADPSC/documents/368154

 M 

Maine

• Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/

  • Obtaining a Driver’s License: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/getlicense.html

  • Proof of Identity: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/identity.html

Maryland

• Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/

  • How to Apply: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/apply.htm

  • Sources of Proof: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/proof.htm

Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles

  • Massachusetts Identification (ID) Requirements: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massachusetts-identification-id-requirements

  • Required identification documentation: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massachusetts-identification-id-requirements#-required-identification-documentation:-overview-

Michigan

• Driver’s License & State ID: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627---,00.html

• Obtaining a Driver's License: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8669_9040_9042_47086---,00.html

• You’ll Need the Following Documents: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf

Minnesota

• Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/default.aspx

  • Driver’s License Information: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/drivers-license-information.aspx

  • Minnesota Identification Card: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/pages/dvs-content-detail.aspx?pageID=675

Mississippi

• Mississippi Driver Service Bureau: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/

  • Driver’s Application: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2018-04/APPLICATION-FOR-MISSISSIPPI-DRIVER-LICENSE.pdf

  • Non-U.S. Citizen Information: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Drivers/Non_Citizen

Missouri

• Missouri Driver Licensing: http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/

  • Driver Licensing Checklist: http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/checklist.php

Montana

• Montana Motor Vehicle Division: https://dojmt.gov/driving/

  • Required Documents: https://doj.mt.gov/driving/required-docs/

  • Forms and Other Documents: https://doj.mt.gov/driving/forms/

 N 

Nebraska

• Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/index.html

  • Document Verification Form: http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/pdf/verificationdocs.pdf

Nevada

• Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmvnv.com/

  • Drivers License and ID Cards: https://dmvnv.com/nvdl.htm

  • Residency & Proof of Identity: https://dmvnv.com/dlresidency.htm

  • Licensing for New Residents: https://dmvnv.com/newresident.htm

  • Nevada ID Cards: https://dmvnv.com/idcards.htm

New Hampshire

• New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-services/index.htm

  • Applying for a Driver's License: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/apply/index.htm

  • ​Identification and Residency Requirements:  http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/forms/documents/identification-residency.pdf

  • ​Non-U.S. Citizen Applying for Driver's License: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/non-us-citizen/index.htm

New Jersey

• State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/index.htm​

  • 6 Point ID Verification: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/6PointID.htm

New Mexico

• New Mexico MVD: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/

  • How to Get a New Mexico Driver License: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/Drivers/Licensing/Pages/How-to-get-a-New-Mexico-Driver-License.aspx

New York

• New York State License Services: https://www.ny.gov/services/get-your-first-driver-license

  • Requirements for Documents: https://dmv.ny.gov/which-id-right-me

North Carolina

• North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

  • Getting your first Driver's License: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/default.aspx

North Dakota

• North Dakota Department of Transportation: http://www.dot.nd.gov/

  • Driver's License Information: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/driver.htm

  • Driver's License Requirements: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/dlrequirements.htm

  • Driver's License FAQ: https://www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet2/view/dl-faq.aspx

  • Driver's License for people from other nations: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/othernations.htm

Ohio

• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: http://bmv.ohio.gov/index.stm

  • Acceptable Identification Documents: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-identity-documents.aspx

  • Driver's License information for Non-U.S. Citizens: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-non-permanent-resident.aspx

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma Department of Public Safety: http://www.dps.state.ok.us/

  • Obtaining a Driver's License: https://www.ok.gov/dps/Obtain_an_Oklahoma_Driver_License_ID_Card/

Oregon

• Oregon DWV: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/index.aspx

  • Required Identity Documentation: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/driverid/idproof.aspx

  • Getting a Driver License – Over 18: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/driverid/licenseget.aspx

 P 

Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania Driver & Vehicle Services: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/home/index.shtml

  • Proof of Identity and Residency: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Proof-and-Documentation-Needed.aspx

 R 

Rhode Island

• State of Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/

  • License Checklist: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/checklist/license_checklist.pdf

 S 

South Carolina

• South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles: http://scdmvonline.com/

  • Driver's License page plus Accepted Forms of Identification: http://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License

South Dakota

• South Dakota Drivers Licensing: http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/default.aspx

  • Documents Required to Obtain a Driver License: https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents

 T 

Tennessee

• Driver Services: https://www.tn.gov/driver-services.html

  • Required Documents: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/safety/driver-services.html#documents

  • Drivers License Manual: http://www.tn.gov/safety/dlhandbook/DL_Manual2011.pdf

  • "Identification" License: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/idonly.html

  • Information About a "Regular" Class D License: http://www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/classd.shtml

Texas

• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: https://www.txdmv.gov/

  • Lawful Presence Requirement: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm

  • Identification Requirements for a Texas Driver License or Identification Card:http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/identificationrequirements.htm

  • Apply for a Drivers License: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm

 U 

Utah

• Utah Driver License Division: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/index.html

  • Drivers License: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/dlandid.html

  • Identification Card: https://dld.utah.gov/licensingid-cards/identification-card/

  • Required Documentation: https://dld.utah.gov/required-documentation/

 V 

Vermont

• Vermont DMV: https://dmv.vermont.gov/

  • Types of Identification: https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/types-of-licenses-ids

  • Required Identification: https://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/identity-documents

Virginia

• Virginia DMV: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/index.asp

  • Driver’s License Eligibility: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#eligibility.asp

  • Applying for a Driver’s License: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#applying.asp

 W 

Washington

• Washington State Department of Licensing: https://www.dol.wa.gov/

  • Proof of Identity: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idproof.html

  • Steps to Getting Your Driver’s License: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/steps.html

West Virginia

• West Virginia DMV: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

  • Driver's Licenses and ID Cards: https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Drivers-Licenses.aspx

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/home.aspx

  • Driver License Documentation: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/doc/index.htm

Wyoming

• Wyoming Department of Transportation: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/driverservices

  • Required Documents: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/files/live/sites/wydot/files/shared/Driver_Services/Help%20Documents%20and%20Manuals/RENEWAL_V5.1%20%2010_11_18.05-08-19%20UPDATED.pdf