i moved to hawaii from texas. and i dont know if i need to get a new driver's license. when i was in texas, a friend of mine got a ticket for having an older address on their license, though it was still texas in the same city. is it only texas, or is it all over the U.S?
2007-09-17 11:32:09 · 15 answers · asked by carolina d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. Texas only had authority to issue you a license while you were a Texas resident. Once you moved, your license began to expire. It is good for a while, but it will expire soon even if it says on its face that it is good for several more years. Just go down to the DMV and get a Hawaiian license.
2007-09-17 13:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are suppose to get a new license when you move to another state. The time frame you have to do it in is different in each state but usually around 30 days.
In maryland they have a program for people to report license plates from other states that seem to be residing in maryland. If a person notices their neighbor has lets say texas plates and lives in maryland they can report them and get a reward for doing so. The person who has the plates from another state can be fined for having a vehichle registered in another state and for the DL too unless they can prove dual residency
2007-09-17 11:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state requires you to get a license from that state when you move into the state. Some states allow longer than others to do so.
2007-09-17 12:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to get a new one. Some states just take yours and give you a new one, some states require a vision test, and some require the vision test and written test. A few years ago, when I moved from Virginia to North Carolina, I had to take the vision and written test. At the age of 58, I hadn't taken a written test since I was 17, but it was easy.
2007-09-17 11:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to get a new license. Usually within 3 months of when you move.
2007-09-17 11:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely, the only real question is how long before you have to have it? It varies from state to state. Check the Texas web site for info and requirements.
2007-09-17 11:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by R M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you are in the military or the spouse of a military member. Military members can keep their home Drivers license no matter where they go.
Even if your address changes, you are responsible to have your DL updated.
2007-09-17 11:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Some states also levy fines against you for living there and not getting a new one -- they charge you about $100 extra per year. It's always a good idea to keep your IDs current as well.
2007-09-17 11:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Maybe not right away, but your driving offenses do get transferred, and will stay on there in the time frame of the new state's guidelines.
2016-05-17 07:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-17 11:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋