I was wondering because a friend of ours has one and we're not sure he's a citizen. There is a language barrier so we can't really ask...
2007-05-04 07:57:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
No you don't have to be a US citizen, you have to have a Visa or be a permanent resident.
2007-05-04 08:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by naddel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a matter if state law. Here in California, every applicant for an original California identification (ID) card and driver license must show verification of birth date and "proof of legal presence within the United States".
"Proof of legal presence" can include a Permanent Resident Card, so you do not need to be an American citizen to have a California driver's license.
2007-05-04 09:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are eligible for a driver's license even if you are a legal or permanent resident. I'm not a citizen, but yet I enjoy the license.
2007-05-04 08:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by Primetime 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to be a citizen, being a resident is enough. Licenses are pretty much standarized, there even exist an international license you can use in most countries without problem.
2007-05-04 08:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Juan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to be a citizen to get a drivers license, at least in our state, the rules will vary from state to state.
2007-05-04 08:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every legal resident alien can have a driver's license!!!
In every state! So, to answer your question :
No, you do not have to be a US Citizen to get a driver's license....
2007-05-04 08:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to be a citizen. Usually it is the original copy of proof of identity, proof of legal presence, SSN, & proof of residence in that state. Some variations to this though.**
2007-05-04 08:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by ★Spotter★ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citizen no, in possession of a legal SSN yes and in some states you need to be a legal resident. So even having a work visa is enough
2007-05-04 08:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by tyger_willow 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on where you live...I am thankful that the laws changed in here California..... Illegals don't deserve the privilege to drive if you ask me.... Become a citizen or go home!
2007-05-04 08:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by blahblah 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, no. But it should be a requirement. If your friend can not speak English, how can he or she communicate with law enforcement and emergency responders? How can he or she understand all the road signs?
2007-05-04 08:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by CT2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋