Documents accepted by DMV as proof of identity, legal presence, Virginia residency and social security number may change without prior notice. DMV may require additional documents. You may hold either a driver's license, or a CDL, but not both.
If you hold a license of any kind, you are not eligible for an ID card. Generally, males under age 26 must register with the Selective Service. If you are required by federal law to register with the Selective Service, you must authorize DMV to forward your personal information to the Selective Service unless you have already registered.
If you are under age 18 , your parent or guardian must sign your application authorizing the Selective Service to register you when you turn age DMV is prohibited by law from issuing any type of driver's license or ID card to an applicant who is required by federal law to register with the Selective Service but who refuses to authorize DMV to send his information to the Selective Service.
If you have questions about Selective Service registration, visit the Selective Service website at www. When applying for an original driver's license, you must complete an application for a Virginia driver's license form DL 1P. You may complete this form before or after coming to DMV. Use your full legal name. Abbreviations and nicknames will not be accepted. For your convenience, you also may apply to register to vote or change your voter registration address when you apply for your driver's license.
Additionally, you may indicate your desire to become an organ donor. If you are under age 18 , your parent, custodial parent or legal guardian must provide written consent by signing your application.
A court order showing that you are an emancipated minor is acceptable in lieu of written consent. Falsifying information on any driver's license or identification card application is a criminal offense. Altering or assisting a person with improperly or fraudulently obtaining a driver's license, learner's permit, CDL, commercial learner's permit or ID card are also criminal offenses.
Normally, your Virginia driver's license is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday. Your first driver's license will expire on your birthday in the eighth year of license validity. The Code of Virginia mandates that persons required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 9.
For many individuals authorized to be in the U. You will not be eligible to receive a limited duration driver's license if your authorized stay in the U. Research which kind of CDL license you need to perform the job that interests you, and find your nearest driving school to secure your CDL as soon as possible. Brett Helling is the owner of Ridester.
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Additionally, veterans that have experience driving military trucks or buses may be exempt from taking the following written exams: Tanker Passenger HazMat CDL General Knowledge The exemption is dependent upon proof of the relevant experience during your military career. Written by Brett Helling. Learn More. Occupant Protection. Traffic Control.
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