Converting
an Out-of-Country License
Non-US citizens who possess a valid, unexpired,
out-of-country driver’s license may obtain a DC driver’s license
while maintaining their out-of-country driver’s license. A DC
driver's license may vary for non-US citizens, depending on visa
classification. The written test is required for non-US Citizens
who possess an out-of-country driver’s license. The
road test is not required for those who have a valid, unexpired, out-of-country
driver’s license. You do not have to relinquish your out-of-country
driver’s license to the DC DMV. A certified translation is required
for out-of-country driver’s licenses that are not written in
English.
Non-US citizens may obtain a DC driver’s
license if they will be staying in the United States for a minimum
of six (6) months duration of stay in the United States. The
DC driver’s
license will expire upon the end of stay in the US.
Non-US citizens with an INS Notice of
Action may be issued a temporary DC driver’s license or identification
card for the duration of processing time indicated in the notice, up to
a maximum of 18 months.
Non-US citizens with visitor VISA status
are not eligible to obtain a driver’s
license in the District of Columbia.
The DMV does not accept International driver’s licenses
In order to be eligible to obtain a DC driver’s license, you must meet all of the following requirements.
Requirements
Service Location for Non-US Citizens
To obtain a driver's license, you must visit our service center at Georgetown
Park Mall, 3222 M Street, NW, Lower Level, Washington, DC 20007.
Steps
- Complete the Driver's
License Application*
- Provide the required documents
- Take and pass the vision screening test
- Take and pass a knowledge
test
- Pay the appropriate fees
- Obtain your DC driver's license
Note: All applicants must satisfactorily address any medical issues that may affect their ability to drive.
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