Related Questions from DMV Answers

• How much do state ID cards cost?

  State ID cards are pieces of identification that you can have instead of or in addition to a drivers license. Generally, state ID cards are available to all ages of citizenry, even children, for a nominal cost with proof of residency and proof of identification.  
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• How do I do a license plate transfer for a car I just purchased?

  Each state has different requirements. So you’ll need to visit your state’s DMV Web site and look under the words “ license plate transfer.” Inevitably, this will be a sub-chapter under titling and registration. Normally this is handled just like a regular registration. Depending on your state, you’ll probably be instructed to visit a DMV office in person with proper identification, plate number, bill of sale and cash, check or credit card to pay all required fees. Some states may waive the transfer fee for a specific type of license plate. In Alaska, for example, there is no transfer fee for Prisoner of War plates. Most states will probably ask that you refrain from fitting your new vehicle with the transferred plates until you complete the registration process and receive the tabs (plate decals).
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• How do I get a drivers license?

  Note that although the requirements listed in the grid focus heavily on teen drivers and the graduated driver licensing (GDL) programs they must go through, many of them do apply to first-time adult drivers. For example, most states that require drivers ed only do so for teen drivers; however, there are some states that require drivers ed for all first-time drivers license applicants, regardless of age. In instances when you believe the requirement might be for a specific age group, call your local drivers license agency for details.In the grid, when you see: Training, it means that depending on your state’s age requirements, you will need to successfully pass a drivers ed and/or drivers training course. You’ll probably need to present a course completion certificate and perhaps even a log noting additional required behind-the-wheel hours with a parent, guardian, or licensed driver. Written, it means you’ll need to pass a written knowledge exam. Generally this ha...
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• What do I need to get a Class D license?

  Note that for the purposes of this answer, a “Class D” license is the full license required to operate a regular, noncommercial vehicle. Although many states like Alabama, Mississippi, and North Dakota refer to this license as a Class D license, some label them with other letters. West Virginia, for example, calls this license a Class E; Oregon and Texas call them Class C licenses.Before you dive into the grid, keep in mind that: Training means you need to complete a drivers ed or training course, provide proof of course completion, and possibly log additional behind-the-wheel hours after the course. Test is the written test you’ll take before you get your permit (and possibly before you get your drivers license). Permit means your state requires you to have a learner’s or instruction permit before you can apply for your drivers license. Interim refers to the license in between a permit and a full drivers license that some states require. Not every state r...
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• What paperwork is required for getting a new drivers license?

  The most common requirements for getting a new drivers license include completing an application, showing proof of your identification and residency, providing your Social Security card or number, proving your test vehicle is properly registered and insured, and paying a fee. However, because each state sets its own requirements, you might have to provide all or any combination of those or you might even find yourself providing additional paperwork such as proof of your legal presence or proof you completed a driver education course.Check your state in the grid below.Remember: Just because it isn’t listed below or your state doesn’t specifically ask for it separately doesn’t mean you don’t have to supply it. For example, if your state doesn’t make a separate request for your Social Security card or number, it may still require you to include the number on your application. It’s best that you contact your local driver license agency just to be sure.
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