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INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE
The New York Motor Vehicle Bureau says that it is by no means essential but can be helpful to have an international driver's license ( in addition to your home countries license) with you upon arriving in the US. Primarily because the information is written in English (eliminating confusion), and because its another form of ID. If you want to go this route you can apply through the following channels:
In England:
The Automobile Association
256-201-23
In Japan:
Through the Japanese Police Departments
In Hong Kong:
The Department of Transport
829-5258
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In Germany:
Through the ADAC
011-49-69-213-8800
In France:
The Automobile Association
331-43-12-4312
68 Place de la Concorde, Paris
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DRIVING IN THE U.S. WITHOUT A U.S. LICENSE
A tourist can drive up to a year in the U.S. using his home countries license, and passport/Visa. In theory a foreigner becoming a resident has only 30 days before he has to apply for a U.S. drivers permit. But, it doesn't seem to be a hard and fast or necessarily enforceable rule.
APPLYING FOR A US DRIVER'S LICENSE
Procedures for a foreigner - New York State
Motor Vehicle Bureau, New York
212-645-5550
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 7:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm
www.nysdmv.com
Find our which bureau is closest to you.
In theory, upon arrival, you have 30 days in which to apply for a U.S. license. That rule has never been hard and fast. Once you apply, it will take two or three months to complete the requirements.
Documents required for application: Must add up to 6 Points
| Passport/Visa | 3 points | | INS 151-perm resident card prior 1979 Green Card | 3 points | | INSI 551-perm resident card after 1979 | 3 points | | Employee pay stub | 2 points | | Major credit card | 2 points | | Utility bill (Con Ed, Telephone) | 1 point | | Social Security Card | 1 point | | Health Insurance Card | 1 point | | Marriage or divorce papers (in English) | 2 points |
• Applying for a drivers permit: At your local Motor Vehicle Department, fill out an M-44 form (permit application form), get an eye test, photo and complete a written exam. Application fee runs $32.00 - $37.00.
• 5 - hour lecture requirement: once you have passed the written exam, make an appointment to take a 5-hour class with a driving school, after which you will receive a certificate of completion.
• Taking the road test: Once you have your permit and certificate in hand, you can schedule your road test.
Procedures for a foreigner - Connecticut
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Connecticut
1-860-263-5700
Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri - 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7:30pm
www.ct.dmvct.org
Documents required for application - You must have two forms of ID, one from each list:
| List #1 | | List #2 |
| Immigration or Registration Card | | Birth Certificate |
| Alien Registration Card | | Passport/Visa |
| Receipt Card I-151 or 1-551 | | Social Security Card |
| Legal Resident Card | | |
| Naturalization Card | | |
| Employment ID | | |
| Employment Authorization | | |
Applying for a drivers permit:
Go to the local motor vehicle bureau and take the eye test and written exam. The fee is $36. There you make an appointment for the road test about three weeks from application). Or you can apply by mail to take all tests including the road test on the same day (about six weeks from application).
Procedures for a foreigner - New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Bureau - New Jersey
1-609-292-6500
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:15pm
www.nj.us/mvs/
- Documents required for permit application: Home country drivers license, passport/Visa, Social Security # and your international drivers license if you have one.
- Application for drivers permit: Take the written exam and the eye test. The fee is $15. If you pass them, it is up to the discretion of the motor vehicle bureau if you will be required to take the road test. The road test might be available to you that day or you may have to wait as long as three weeks.
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