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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the responsible organization for the issuance of driver’s license for Virginia’s residents. The following documents are necessary for applying for a driver’s license in Virginia:
- Valid passport/visa/I-94
- I-20 with stamp (If you do not have stamp on your I-20, you must obtain a certified school record for OIE).
- Letter from your international student adviser
- Proof of Virginia residency (i.e. an original bank statement, utility bills, certified school transcript from R-MC …etc).
- Social Security card (if you are ineligible for a SSN, you do not have to present this to DMV)
If you are age 19 or older, you must provide proof of successful completion of a state-approved driver education program, or you must have held a learner's permit at least 30 days before taking a road skills test. If you are under age 19, you must provide proof of successful completion of a state-approved driver education program, and you must hold a learner's permit at least nine months before taking the road skills test and applying for a license. You may take the road skills test no more than three times in any three-month period.
DMV Customer Service Centers nearby:
North Henrico
9015 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060-4029
West Henrico
9237 Quioccasin Road
Richmond, VA 23229-5425
Important Forms and Publications by DMV
For more information about obtaining a driver’s license in Virginia, please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services Section. For answer to any of your queries regarding driving and licensing, please contact DMV.