Delaware - Driver's License For Exchange Student

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Procedure

1. Gather all documents you will need to present or submit to apply for the procedure.
2. Complete an application form and submit it along with all other required documents.
3. Pay the application fee - $40.00.

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Required Documents

The exchange student must present the following:

• A typed notarized statement from his/her parent, granting permission for their son or daughter to apply for and be issued a Delaware driver's license.
• If the applicant is under the age of 18, the sponsoring family must sign the application and assume liability for the minor driver.
• A legal document showing the date of birth such as a certified birth certificate (in English) or a passport.
• A social security number, if eligible.
• Driver education training certificate, if under age 18.

Office Locations & Contacts

New Castle County

New Castle Division of Motor Vehicles

Airport and Churchmans Road

New Castle, Delaware 19720

Phone: 302.326.5000

Greater Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles

2230 Hessler Boulevard

New Castle, Delaware 19720

Phone: 302.434.3200

Kent County

Dover Division of Motor Vehicles

303 Transportation Circle

P.O. Box 698

Dover, Delaware 19903

Phone: 302.744.2500

Sussex County

Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicles

23737 DuPont Blvd.

Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Phone: 302.853.1000

Hours at all Offices:

Monday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

State of Delaware - Division of Motor Vehicles Website

Eligibility

After completing an approved driver education training program, an exchange student may apply for a Level One Learner's Permit.

Level One Learner's Permit

Applicant's eligibility requirements:

• Applicant must be at least 16 years old, and less than 18 years of age.
• May be able to present a Delaware Driver Education Certificate (Blue Certificate) as proof that you passed a certified Delaware Driver Education Course. If you passed a course in another state, your out-of-state certificate must be approved by the Department of Education; this approval must be presented to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
  For approval send the certificate to Dr. M. Dean Betts,
  Education Associate Driver Education,
  Department of Education,
  Collette Education Resource Center,
  35 Commerce Way, Suite 1,
  Dover, Delaware 19904,
  OR
  You may fax it to 302.739.1780 (Telephone 302.857.3320)

Ineligible Immigration Status

Those applicants who are legally in the United States under the following immigration status or holding invalid or expired documents are not eligible for a Delaware-issued driver license or identification card, even if they have established residency in Delaware:

Those under the following immigration statuses are not eligible to apply for a Delaware driver license or identification document:

• Those with invalid or expired immigration or passport documents
• Those I-94 holders without a valid INS or USCIS stamp
• Immigration status A-1. Ambassador, public minister, career diplomatic or consular officer and dependents are ineligible, because an "A" status may only be issued a driver's license from the United States State Department
• Immigration status A-2 for other foreign government officials or employees and dependents unless they are foreign military official and/or their dependents. Foreign military members and their dependents must provide a valid passport, I-94, visa, or assignment orders to be eligible
• Immigration status B-1. Visitor for business
• Immigration status B-2. Visitor for pleasure (tourist)
• Immigration status C-1. Alien in transit through the United States
• Immigration status C-2. Alien in transit to United Nations Headquarters district. Travel limited to 25 miles radius of Columbus Circle in New York
• Immigration status C-3. Foreign government official coming to the United Nations, dependents, attendants, servants, or other personal employees of an official in transit through United States
• Immigration status D-1. Alien crew members
• Immigration status G-1. Resident representative of a foreign government to an international organization, plus staff and dependents
• Immigration status WB. Visitor for business (visa waiver program.)
• Immigration status WT. Visitor for pleasure (tourist in visa waiver (program.)
• Attached unexpired temporary I-551 visa

Fees

Fee for Drivers License for an Exchange Student: $40.00

Validity

Most driver's licenses will be issued for a period of eight (8) years from the driver's last birthday.

Note: The expiration date on driver licenses and identification cards must not exceed the period of time non-citizens are authorized in the United States. This ensures that State-issued identification documents are not valid should non-citizens overstay their authorized visit in the country.

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Instructions

To obtain a driver's license, you must apply in person at one of the offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles in Wilmington, New Castle, Dover, or Georgetown.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Sex
• State
• County
• Current Valid License Number
• Expiry Date
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

Following are procedures on how an exchange student can apply for a driver's license in Delaware.

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External Links

• State of Delaware - Division of Motor Vehicles:

http://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/drivers_license/dr_lic_exchange.shtml

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