| Drivers From Other Nations Most states honor all valid foreign
licenses. By law, these states will honor a valid driver license issued
by any other nation to a resident of that nation. You should not apply
for a State license unless you become a resident of that state. Non-US
Residient Applicants. Although there is nothing in the Vehicle and Traffic
Law which prohibits a non-US-resident from applying for and receiving a state
license, we recommend against this because it is not necessary.Most states will
honor your foreign license. If you have a license from any nation other
than Canada, you must pass a written test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course
and pass a road test to qualify for a license. Your foreign license is valid for
driving, but not for waiving the tests and course for new drivers. When
you receive your license, you must surrender your foreign license. It will not
be returned to you. IMPORTANT NOTE: When you apply for a driver license,
you must provide your Social Security Number on the application or a letter from
the US Social Security Administration stating that you are not eligible for a
Social Security Number. International Driving Permit. An
International Driving Permit is not a license to drive. By itself the permit is
not valid for driving . The permit merely confirms that you hold a valid license
in your home nation. Most states honor the underlying license, not the permit.
However, a permit is helpful because it informs authorities, in several languages,
that you have a valid foreign driver license. NOTE: U.S. residents usually
obtain International Driving Permits from local auto clubs affiliated with the
AAA. The DMV does not issue International Driving Permits. There
are certain unacceptable out-of-state license documents Where
can I find a Drivers Manual in a foreign language. | 
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