Apply for new drivers license

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you apply for a new driver's license:

Gather Required Documents:

  1. Proof of Identity:
    • A valid U.S. passport
    • A certified birth certificate
    • A valid permanent resident card (Green Card)
    • A valid employment authorization document (EAD)
  2. Proof of Social Security Number:
    • A Social Security card
    • A W-2 form or a 1099 form
  3. Proof of Residency:
    • A utility bill (electricity, gas, water, or phone)
    • A lease agreement
    • A bank statement
  4. Proof of Name Change (if applicable):
    • A certified copy of your marriage certificate
    • A certified copy of your divorce decree
    • A court order changing your name

Step 1: Study for the Written Test:

  1. Study the driver's manual for your state
  2. Take online practice tests to prepare
  3. Familiarize yourself with the road signs and traffic laws

Step 2: Take the Written Test:

  1. Go to your local DMV office
  2. Take the written test
  3. Pass the test with a minimum score (varies by state)

Step 3: Get a Vision Test:

  1. Go to an eye doctor or a DMV office
  2. Get a vision test
  3. Pass the test with a minimum visual acuity (varies by state)

Step 4: Get a Photo:

  1. Go to a DMV office
  2. Get a photo taken for your driver's license
  3. Make sure the photo meets the state's requirements

Step 5: Fill Out the Application:

  1. Fill out the application form (available at the DMV office or online)
  2. Provide the required documents
  3. Sign the application

Step 6: Pay the Fees:

  1. Pay the application fee (varies by state)
  2. Pay the license fee (varies by state)

Step 7: Get Your New Driver's License:

  1. Wait for the DMV to process your application
  2. Receive your new driver's license in the mail (if you applied by mail) or pick it up at the DMV office (if you applied in person)

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