1. Call or Write to the Office of the Drivers License Issuance Office.
   1. Call (501) 682-7059 or
   2. Write:
      Driver's License Issuance
      Room 2120
      P.O. Box 1272
      Little Rock, AR 72203
2. Tell the office of your request about your license over the phone.
3. Submit the needed documents by fax.
   1. Proof of identity
   2. Proof of residency
4. Proof of social security number
5. Pay the fees by using a valid credit card.

Applicants will need to present one (1) Primary Document or two (2) Secondary Documents from the approved list.

Primary Documents

• Photo Driver License (cannot be expired more than thirty-one (31) days)
• Certificate of Birth (US only). Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health.
• INS Documents, as follows:
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578).
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645).
  • Resident Alien Card (I-151, I-551, AR-3, AR-3A, or AR-103).
• Court Order: Must contain full name, date of birth and court seal. Examples: adoption document, name change document, or gender change document. Does not include abstract of criminal or civil conviction.
• Military ID with photograph.
• Military Dependent ID with photograph.
• Valid Passport. If foreign, appropriate INS document is also required.
• Armed Forces Discharge Papers.

Secondary Documents

• Photo Work/School ID
• Vehicle Registration/Title
• Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card (Tribal ID Card is NOT acceptable)
• Court Order (Official Court Records Only)
• Health Insurance Card (Issued by Insurance Company)
• Tax Document received from IRS
• Marriage Certificate/License
• Parent/Guardian Affidavit. Parent/guardian must appear in person, prove his/her identity and submit a certified/notarized affidavit regarding the child's identity. Applies only to minors.
• Concealed Handgun License
• Pilot's License
• Certified School Record/Transcript
• Prison Release Document
• Photo Work/School ID

All first-time driver's license applicants OR out-of-state transfers who have lost their license or whose license is expired over 31 days are required to test with the Arkansas State Police prior to applying for an Arkansas driver's license:

• Pass Vision Exam

Department of Finance and Administration
Driver Services
Ragland Building
1900 W 7th St, Rm 2067
Little Rock, AR 72201

Driver Services Mailing Address:
PO Box 1272
Little Rock, AR 72203

Phone: 501-371-5581
Fax: 501-682-7688

Website

DFA Counties and Regions

• Obtained a valid drivers license/ID Card
• Resident of Arkansas
• US Citizen

Class D license (renewal): $20.00

Replacement Fees:

• Driver's license: $10.00
• Identification Card: $5.00

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For those who are currently in the military or going to school out of state, or working out of state and have lost your license or need to renew, you may need to renew or obtain a replacement license via mail.

Driver's License Issuance will take your request for the license over the phone. Upon receiving your application with instructions detailing your fee and any documents that you need to include for the license to be processed.

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Current address
• Social security number

Note: Applicants must provide a verifiable Social Security Number (SSN) when applying for a driver's license. Applicants who are not eligible for a SSN must sign an affidavit stating they do not have a SSN. The name you request for the drivers license or ID card must match your name with the Social Security Administration.

If by reason of your job, you cannot renew your license in the state that you currently reside. You can still renew or even replace your drivers license even if you are out of State.

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• Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Website:

http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/driverServices/Pages/FAQ's.aspx#r

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