How to get a driver's license in Arkansas as an immigrant

Quick answers

Drive on a foreign license?

Not stated in official sources

Deadline after moving

30 days after becoming a resident

License exchange without tests

Not stated in official sources

License without immigration status

No

No SSN?

Not stated in official sources

Driving on a foreign license

Deadline after moving: 30 days after becoming a resident.

within 30 days of becoming a resident. portal.arkansas.gov

Documents for non-citizens

Examples of accepted immigration documents:

• Foreign passport with valid U.S. visa and I-94
• Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
• Employment Authorization Document (I-766)

Proof of legal presence for U.S. Citizen's and Non-U.S. Citizen's must be original or a certified document. dfa.arkansas.gov

Proof of residency

2 proofs of Arkansas residence dated within 6 months, e.g. utility bill, lease or mortgage statement, bank statement.

Bring TWO of the following dated within 6 months dfa.arkansas.gov

Step by step

1. Gather your legal presence document (passport with visa and I-94, I-551 or I-766) and 2 Arkansas residence proofs dated within 6 months.
2. Schedule the knowledge test with the Arkansas State Police (Driver Testing); bring 2 primary documents or 1 primary + 1 secondary.
3. Pass the knowledge test and vision screening (vision referral forms must come from an Arkansas optometrist).
4. Schedule and pass the Arkansas State Police driving skills test.
5. Take your test results and documents to a DFA Revenue (DMV) office.
6. Pay $40 for an 8-year Class D license (age 21+; prorated for ages 18-21).

Fees

$40.00 for an 8-year Class D license at age 21+; prorated for ages 18-21.

$40.00 www.dfa.arkansas.gov

Prepare for the knowledge test

Checked against official sources on October 27, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the DMV before your visit. This is not legal advice.