Arkansas - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

1. Go to your local revenue office to apply for a driver's license.
2. Completely fill up the form.
3. Submit the required documents.
4. Pass the test.
   1. Traffic law and substance abuse course
   2. Driving test
   3. Written test
   4. Vision and hearing test
5. Pay the fees.

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Required Documents

To prove your legal presence in the United States, you must present one of the following documents:

• U.S. Passport/U.S. Passport Card
• U.S. Birth Certificate
• U.S. Visa
• Photo Document from DHS - (Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration) - (No Border Crosser)
• Photo Military/Military Dependent ID
• Armed Forces Discharge Papers
• Naturalization Certificate

If your name is different from what is on the Birth Certificate, you will need to bring a document which changes name, Marriage License, Divorce Decree, specifically stating that you may change your name, or a court order for name change.

For proof-of-identity to obtain driver's license or ID card, each applicant must show either:

• Two (2) primary documents, or
• One (1) primary document and one (1) secondary document.

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

For applicants under 18 years of age:

• Proof of School Enrollment
• Proof of Grade Point Average of at least 2.0
• Parent or Legal Guardian to the Testing Site

Office Locations & Contacts

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

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Eligibility

• Resident of Arkansas
• US Citizen
• At least 18 years old

Fees

• Class D license (original or renewal): $20.00

All first-time Arkansas licenses are issued for 4 years to expire on date of birth. This applicable fee is prorated for the first license to birth date. A noncommercial driver's license is $2.00 plus $.37 per month for the proration.

Validity

All first-time Arkansas licenses are issued for 4 years to expire on license/cardholders' date of birth.

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Instructions

The Arkansas Office of Driver Services (ODS), a division of the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), and the Arkansas State Police handle drivers license testing and issuance.

Go to your local revenue office to obtain an Arkansas driver's license. You will need to provide proof of your legal presence in the United States as well as proof of your identity.

Required Information

• 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.

Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. This document also serves as identification and proof of age.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a driver's license in Arkansas.

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External Links

• Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Website:

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

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