I'm from Canada and you need to exchange your driver's license from one province to another when changing residency. The stupid part is that you need to show 2 pieces of id for the original driver's license and then again when you update for a different province. If you don't have a second piece of id like a valid passport or citizenship card, you can't get a driver's license, or insure a car!
How stupid is that?!
2007-03-13 16:28:53 · 10 answers · asked by prairiegurrl 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Here in the US, you have to change it from state to state if you are changing residency, and we have the same 2 ID issue, but we also have Social Security cards, so to get a new ID, all I would have to do is show them my old DL, and my SS card, and I would be done. Now states also vary as to whether or not you need to take a test or not when switching residency.
2007-03-13 16:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US you can drive anywhere in the country with your drivers license. BUT if you change states you are required to get a new license in the new state of residency. They also require two forms of ID, a passport, greencard, or birth certificate in addition to your drivers license from your previous state.
2007-03-13 23:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ID requirements are being tightened up all over. It's a new world since 9/11. You have to be able to prove who you are. If you had id to get your original licence you should be able to produce id if you move to another province or state. The person who answered a US licence is good in all states, misread the question. A US or Canadian licence is good for visitors and temporary residents in all provinces or states, but you need a new licence if you move to another province or state.
2007-03-13 23:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can drive anywhere in the States with one State's license. If we move permanently we need to get a new one. If you live in 2 states ( like some people live in florida all winter ), you pick one as the permanent residence, usually where you spend the most time.
2007-03-13 23:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Province's are like our States. We can drive anywhere in the U.S. but if we move from one state to another, we have to change as well. Yup, two forms of I.D. can be a pain, however, we are allowed to use our Social Security card as a form of I.D or a birth certificate. The stricter guidelines pretty much stem from 9-11. Many of the Canadian regulations are the same as here.
2007-03-14 00:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by carsonangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drivers license in the united states is valid in any state
2007-03-13 23:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can drive anywhere in the country as long as you are visiting. If you are looking to move to another state, you would need to transfer your license to that state by going to the local DPS office.
2007-03-13 23:34:09 · answer #7 · answered by jtwonn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not much better here. Every state has its own Department of Motor vehicles with it's own rules. When you relocate to another state you must obtain a replacement license and vehicle tags.
2007-03-14 00:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do the same thing in the US when you move from state to state. Each states motor vehicle laws will have variances to them, hence the need to change.
But, you can drive anywhere in the US with it.
2007-03-14 03:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you visit within the country i think you can, but if you actually move somewhere, then you have to have the license for that state.
2007-03-13 23:38:07 · answer #10 · answered by flyinghigher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋