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Applying for a U.S. Driver's License

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Who is eligible for a driver鈥檚 license?听

Any F, M or J nonimmigrant may apply for a temporary visitor driver鈥檚 license (TVDL) as long as he or she is in lawful status and presents the necessary supporting documents required to verify legal presence in the United States. 听If you possess an international driver鈥檚 license or one from another U.S. state, you should apply for an Illinois TVDL.

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What should an F, M or J nonimmigrant do before applying for a state driver鈥檚 license?

A nonimmigrant student or exchange visitor should:

  • Become aware of the appropriate state requirements ()
  • Wait a minimum of 10 calendar days from the date of entry into the United States before applying for a driver鈥檚 license.

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Do I need an SSN to apply for a Driver鈥檚 License?

  • If you have a job, please wait until you have your SSN to apply for a driver鈥檚 license.
  • If you do not have a job and do not have an SSN, email email听Il.fo.quincy@ssa.gov and attach听a copy of the completed SS-5 form 听() plus your passport and explain that the reason you are submitting the application is in order to receive a denial letter for the IL Driver鈥檚听License听process.听 (You do not need to be interviewed in person).

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What documentation must a nonimmigrant present to the DMV?

In general, the nonimmigrant should present:

  • Passport
  • I-94 (print a copy of your I-94 number at www.cbp.gov/I94)
  • Form I-20
  • 2 documents which prove your residency, such as a copy of your apartment lease, a utility bill (electric, water, telephone, cable), official mail from the University, etc.

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Once you gather the required documents, go to the Macomb Secretary of State Facility (DMV).听 You will take a written test and a driving test.听 It may be helpful to review the Rules of the Road handbook before you take the tests.听 This handbook can be obtained at the Macomb Secretary of State Facility or

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Please Note:听 If you need to bring a translator to take the written test, you must call the DMV to schedule an appointment.听 The phone number to call is (309) 833-5661.

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Road tests generally are available until 30 minutes prior to closing; however, the number of customers waiting for road tests may necessitate an earlier cut-off time.听 If you are taking a road test, you must show a vehicle insurance card.听 Road tests will not be started after dark regardless of the time, and may be denied or discontinued due to unsafe road, weather or vehicle conditions.macomb