Getting a Driver's License
Driver's licenses in the the US are issued by state authorities with similar systems of rules and regulations, but there are differences, mostly regarding age limits and restrictions. In most states 14 to 16 years old are eligible for initial licenses, and 16-18 years old for full licenses. There is also a range of validity periods ranging from 4-10 years.
Documents:
There are a couple of documents that you have to bring to your local DMV in order to get the process of getting a license under way. These include: a Social Security number; any official documentation that proves the driver's identity, such as a birth or marriage certificate; proof of citizenship such as a passport; and a signature of a parent or a legal guardian for persons under the age of 18.
Tests:
In most cases, future drivers will need to pass a vision test, take a written test, then take a driving test. There may also be driving education and training components during this process. Depending on the state, there is a process to when you take the various tests (such as the written test first, wait a few months where you can drive with restrictions, then take the driving test). For more info and state practice tests and study guides, click on your state on the map above.
For detailed information in a specific state, follow this link.
Documents:
There are a couple of documents that you have to bring to your local DMV in order to get the process of getting a license under way. These include: a Social Security number; any official documentation that proves the driver's identity, such as a birth or marriage certificate; proof of citizenship such as a passport; and a signature of a parent or a legal guardian for persons under the age of 18.
Tests:
In most cases, future drivers will need to pass a vision test, take a written test, then take a driving test. There may also be driving education and training components during this process. Depending on the state, there is a process to when you take the various tests (such as the written test first, wait a few months where you can drive with restrictions, then take the driving test). For more info and state practice tests and study guides, click on your state on the map above.
For detailed information in a specific state, follow this link.
Getting a Vehicle Registration and Title
A registration of the vehicle represents a obligatory document that every car owner must have in order to get on driving at the public roads. Right A\after the vehicle is purchased, leased, or bought on second hand, it must be registered it at the local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. The car owner will get a registration plate, that acts like a unique to the vehicle. Also, the owner gets a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), that is unique to every single vehicle and that serves to that same purpose.
A car title is a document/certification that proofs the ownership of the vehicle. The title includes some specifications of a vehicle, such as: the car year and make; the Vehicle Identification Number; its gross weight for taxation purposes; the license plate number; and the owner's name and address.
In a case when the vehicle is financed or leased, the title document which is in ownership of the lender, must be transferred to the the new owners only when the total is paid off. In some US states, the transferred title is sent directly to that individual, but the name of the lender can appear on the title additionally. In the case where the vehicle is sold, the title must be transferred to the new owner. This is achieved by requesting approval by the local DMV.
Some issues with registration and titling may arise due to the state-specific regulations that can vary from state to state.
A car title is a document/certification that proofs the ownership of the vehicle. The title includes some specifications of a vehicle, such as: the car year and make; the Vehicle Identification Number; its gross weight for taxation purposes; the license plate number; and the owner's name and address.
In a case when the vehicle is financed or leased, the title document which is in ownership of the lender, must be transferred to the the new owners only when the total is paid off. In some US states, the transferred title is sent directly to that individual, but the name of the lender can appear on the title additionally. In the case where the vehicle is sold, the title must be transferred to the new owner. This is achieved by requesting approval by the local DMV.
Some issues with registration and titling may arise due to the state-specific regulations that can vary from state to state.