
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATIONS
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 The Migrant Legal Action Program takes no responsibility for any information that is out-of-date.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/
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Alabama
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Alabama Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license
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Document Requirements and Fees: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/document-requirements-and-fees
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Alaska
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Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/
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Drivers License, Permit and State ID Information: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/index.htm
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Converting a License from Another State, US Territory or Country: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/new2ak.htm
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First Time Alaska Drivers License: http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/original.htm
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Arizona
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Arizona Motor Vehicle Division: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-services
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Driver License Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/faq/driver-services/license-information
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Identification Requirements: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/driver-services/arizona-travel-id/identification-requirements
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Arkansas
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Arkansas Driver Services: http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/driverServices/Pages/default.aspx
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Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services/frequently-asked-questions/
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California
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California Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/home/dmv.htm?lang=en
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Driver License and Identification Card Requirement: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#2500
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Colorado
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Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles: https://www.colorado.gov/dmv
Connecticut
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Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp
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Drivers License FAQ: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=801&Q=244514&dmvPNavCtr=|#39295
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Acceptable Forms of Identification: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=805&q=244772
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Delaware
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State of Delaware DMV: http://www.dmv.de.gov/
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Required Documentation: http://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/drivers_license/dr_lic_doc_table.shtml
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District of Columbia
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District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles: https://dmv.dc.gov/
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Documentation Verification Guide: https://public.dmv.washingtondc.gov/BusinessPages/GS/PointSystem/Welcome.aspx
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Florida
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/dlnew.html
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Identification Requirements: http://www.gathergoget.com/
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Georgia
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Georgia Department of Driver Services: http://www.dds.ga.gov/
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Documentation Requirements: http://www.dds.ga.gov/secureid/index.aspx
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Hawaii
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Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highway Division: http://hawaii.gov/dot/highways
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Idaho
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Idaho Transportation Department: http://www.itd.idaho.gov/
Illinois
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Illinois Driver Services: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/home.html
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Driver's License/State ID Card: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/drlicid.html#dlapp
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Acceptable Documents to Obtain a Driver’s License: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf
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Indiana
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Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: http://www.in.gov/bmv/
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Obtaining a Driver’s License: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2363.htm
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Required Documents: https://www.templateroller.com/template/2083886/documents-required-for-a-driver-s-license-or-id-card-indiana.html
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Iowa
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Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Division: http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/index.htm
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Kansas
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Division of Vehicles: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovindex.html
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Frequently Asked Questions About Driver’s License: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovdlfaq.html
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Acceptable Documentation: https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovproof.html
Kentucky
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: http://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/
Maryland
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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/
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How to Apply: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/apply.htm
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Sources of Proof: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/proof.htm
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Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles
Michigan
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Driver’s License & State ID: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627---,00.html
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Obtaining a Driver's License: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8669_9040_9042_47086---,00.html
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You’ll Need the Following Documents: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
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Missouri Driver Licensing: http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/
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Driver Licensing Checklist: http://dor.mo.gov/drivers/checklist.php
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Montana
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Montana Motor Vehicle Division: https://dojmt.gov/driving/
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Required Documents: https://doj.mt.gov/driving/required-docs/
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Forms and Other Documents: https://doj.mt.gov/driving/forms/
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Nebraska
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Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/index.html
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Document Verification Form: http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/pdf/verificationdocs.pdf
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Nevada
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Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmvnv.com/
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-services/index.htm
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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
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​Non-U.S. Citizen Applying for Driver's License: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/non-us-citizen/index.htm
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New Jersey
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State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/index.htm​
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6 Point ID Verification: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/6PointID.htm
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New Mexico
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New Mexico MVD: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/
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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
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New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
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North Dakota Department of Transportation: http://www.dot.nd.gov/
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Driver's License Information: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/driver.htm
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Driver's License Requirements: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/dlrequirements.htm
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Driver's License FAQ: https://www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet2/view/dl-faq.aspx
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Driver's License for people from other nations: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/othernations.htm
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Ohio
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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: http://bmv.ohio.gov/index.stm
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Acceptable Identification Documents: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-identity-documents.aspx
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Driver's License information for Non-U.S. Citizens: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-non-permanent-resident.aspx
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Department of Public Safety: http://www.dps.state.ok.us/
Oregon
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Oregon DWV: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/index.aspx
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Required Identity Documentation: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/driverid/idproof.aspx
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Getting a Driver License – Over 18: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/driverid/licenseget.aspx
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Driver & Vehicle Services: http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/home/index.shtml
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Rhode Island
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State of Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/
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License Checklist: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/checklist/license_checklist.pdf
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South Carolina
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South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles: http://scdmvonline.com/
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Driver's License page plus Accepted Forms of Identification: http://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License
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South Dakota
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South Dakota Drivers Licensing: http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/default.aspx
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Tennessee
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Driver Services: https://www.tn.gov/driver-services.html
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Required Documents: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/safety/driver-services.html#documents
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Drivers License Manual: http://www.tn.gov/safety/dlhandbook/DL_Manual2011.pdf
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"Identification" License: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/idonly.html
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Information About a "Regular" Class D License: http://www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/classd.shtml
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Texas
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Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: https://www.txdmv.gov/
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Lawful Presence Requirement: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/LawfulStatusDLID.htm
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Identification Requirements for a Texas Driver License or Identification Card:http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/identificationrequirements.htm
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Apply for a Drivers License: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm
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Utah
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Utah Driver License Division: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/index.html
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Vermont
Virginia
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Virginia DMV: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/index.asp
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Washington
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Washington State Department of Licensing: https://www.dol.wa.gov/
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Proof of Identity: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idproof.html
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Steps to Getting Your Driver’s License: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/steps.html
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West Virginia
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West Virginia DMV: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx
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Driver's Licenses and ID Cards: https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Drivers-Licenses.aspx
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/home.aspx
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Driver License Documentation: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/doc/index.htm
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Wyoming