Vermont - Apply for Senior Operator License

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Procedure

For holders of a valid Learners Permit

1. Schedule an appointment for an exam by calling Central Scheduling at 802.828.2085.
2. Bring someone with a valid driver's license with you when you come in to the office for your appointment.
3. Provide a vehicle that is clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency/parking brake is working properly.
4. An automobile insurance identification card is required by Vermont law. The card must state the name of the insurance carrier, effective and expiration dates of coverage, name of insured, description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number.
5. Applicants must also bring a valid registration certificate for the vehicle.
6. Your license will be issued after you pass the road test and pay the fees.

For those who do not have a valid Learners Permit

1. Schedule an appointment for an exam by calling Central Scheduling at 802.828.2085.
2. Present proof of identity and residency.
3. Have someone with a valid driver's license drive you to the exam office.
4. Provide a vehicle that is clean and in good mechanical condition with a valid inspection sticker. Be sure the emergency/parking brake is working properly.
5. Vermont law requires an automobile insurance identification card. The card must state the name of the insurance carrier, effective and expiration dates of coverage, name of insured, description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number. Check your insurance card and vehicle registration certificate before arriving at DMV.
6. Applicants must also bring a valid registration certificate for the vehicle.
7. Your license will be issued after you pass the vision, written and road tests and pay the fees. Generally, the permit and road test are done on separate days. Usually, you will not be able to make an appointment for the road test until you have already passed the permit test.

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Required Documents

• Identity and date of birth
• United States Citizenship
• Social Security number
• Vermont residency and current residential address

Proof of identity and date of birth

Each applicant for a Learner's Permit, Operator's License, Junior Operators License, Commercial Drivers License or Non-driver ID is required to show documentary proof of identity and date and place of birth. Proof of identity shall be one (1) source document from the following list. Documents must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., DMV must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document.

• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.
• Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's State of birth.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS240, DS1350 or FS545.
• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (Form I551) issued by DHS or USCIS.
• Unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I766 or Form I688B.
• Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States.
• Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N550 or Form N570.
• Certificate of Citizenship, Form N560 or Form N561, issued by DHS.
• Driver's license or identification card issued in compliance with the standards established by Real ID (cannot be expired more than one year).
• If name on license is/will be other than the name that appears on a primary source document (for example, through marriage, adoption, court order, or other mechanism permitted by State law or regulation), evidence of the name change through the presentation of documents issued by a court, governmental body or other entity as determined by the Commissioner is required. DMV will maintain copies of the documentation presented, and maintain a record of both the recorded name and the name on the primary source documents.

Additional documentation may be required at the DMV's discretion if documentation submitted is questionable or if there is reason to believe the person is not who she/he claims to be. Drivers license personnel will determine if documents provided from this list are authentic, valid, and acceptable. Photocopies and faxes of documents will NOT be accepted.

Proof of United States Citizenship

In addition to the ID requirements listed above, EDL applicants must also prove their U.S. Citizenship.

At least ONE of the following must be presented.

• Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory. Birth registration and hospital issued birth certificates are NOT accepted.
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card.
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561).
• Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578).
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Department of State (FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545).

Name Changes (marriage, divorce, adoption, etc.): If your current license has a different name than your identity documents you must have evidence of legal name change. All documents must show the same name and/or date of birth, or an association between the information on the documents. Additional documentation may be required if a connection between documents cannot be established (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of name change, Divorce Decree, etc.).

Proof of Social Security number

Vermont DMV must verify your SSN. Your name and date of birth will be verified with the Social Security Administration at the time of your application, through Social Security Online Verification (SSOLV). To document your SSN, present one of the following documents that contain your current name.

• Your Social Security card
• W-2 form
• Social Security Administration 1099 form
• Non-Social Security Administration 1099 form
• Pay stub with your name and Social Security number on it

Photocopies or faxes of these documents will NOT be accepted.

If you are a temporary foreign national not authorized for employment, you are required to present documentation from SSA verifying you are not eligible for a SSN; Vermont DMV will verify your USCIS number. If you are eligible for employment but do not have a SSN, you are required to obtain and present one. The Vermont DMV will not issue a DL or ID if you have less than 30 days of Lawful Presence remaining. The Vermont DMV will electronically verify your name, date of birth and SSN with the Social Security Administration. Make sure your document is up to date and accurate to avoid delay.

If you need to correct or update information at the SSA, do so several days before you apply for a DL or ID card. For information on how to do this, visit www.ssa.gov. Your SSN will not be listed on your DL or ID. The Vermont DMV will assign you a unique DL or ID number.

Proof of Vermont residency and current residential address

To prove Vermont residency, applicants must provide the following:

• Two pieces of mail with current name and street address.
• If mail is not received at the street address, provide any two (2) of the following which show street address:
  • Utility bill -- must list service address.
  • Property tax bill with physical location.
  • Lease or Landlord statement.
  • Vermont EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card or Vermont AIM (Advanced Information Management) identification card.
  • Homeowners/Renters insurance (policy/proof of claim).
• If the applicant resides with others and gets no mail at their street address:
  • Complete Vermont Residency Certification and submit with application.
• US Military, Active Duty:
  • If residing in Vermont -- see above.
  • If residing out-of-state -- military ID and proof Vermont is their residence in military records, such as Leave and Earnings Statement or orders.
• Minors:
  • Parental Residency Affidavit and one (1) parent residency document from above.
  • Parent/Guardian evidence of relationship to applicant.

This requirement pertains to new Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses, Enhanced Driver Licenses or Non-Driver IDs, however, upon renewal of an applicants Operators License, Commercial Drivers License, Enhanced Drivers License or Non-Driver ID, if the applicant has an out-of-state legal address, he or she is required to provide one of the above documents to prove Vermont residency. The residential address you supply must be a street or highway address. It may not be a post office box. In areas where a number and street name have not been assigned, an address convention used by the U.S. Postal Service is acceptable (you may use a post office box as your mailing address).

Residency Requirements for a Vermont Learners Permit

To prove Vermont residency, the applicant must provide the Department with one of the documents indicated above. If the applicant is a minor, the parent/guardian will be required to provide one of the residency documents.

If the applicant is not a Vermont resident

Eligibility

• Vermont residents or a visiting citizen of a foreign country with an authorized duration of stay with at least 30 days remaining may obtain a Vermont Drivers/Operator License.
• A Drivers License is issued to eligible individuals 18 years of age or older who pass the required examination.

Instructions

Applicants must bring proof of Identity, date of birth, Lawful status in the United States, Social Security number, Vermont residency and current residential address.

Required Information

• Name, date and place of birth
• Current residence
• Social security number

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 is a procedure on how you can obtain a drivers license in Vermont.