When individuals present themselves at a state’s licensing facility as an applicants for a driver’s licenses, there are several requirements they will be required to meet in order to obtain a valid driver’s license. State statutes provide very specific information about the requirements for obtaining a driver’s license. These requirements include:

• Residency requirements. For example, it is common for states to require individuals to apply for a driver’s licenses within a certain time after moving to the state.
• Production of identification documents (there is a preference for photo identification) and disclosure of the individuals’ Social Security numbers.
• Proof that the applicants meet the state’s minimum age for possessing a driver’s licenses.
• Three tests: a written exam, a vision test, and a driving test.
• If applicants are a foreign national, there may be additional requirements imposed by the state or by the INS.
• Payment of the appropriate application fees.
• Proof of insurance.
• Production of any other valid licenses and instructions permits from other states or foreign countries.