With the recent approval of a bill in Minnesota, by 2023, there will be a total of 19 states in the United States that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license. Although the documents required for the process vary as established by each local authority, in general, interested parties must present proof of identity and at least one proof of address.
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As an identification document, an immigrant can use a foreign passport, a birth certificate or a consular registration, but it is important that it is not expired, because it is the basis of your identity in the process. Additionally, in some states such as California and New Jersey, immigrants can present a resident’s sworn statement or a form called an affidavit to prove their identity, without a Social Security number. or registration with the Internal Revenue Service (ITIN) for its acronym. in English).
Regarding proof of residency, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mentions on its website the documents that can be used to process a driver’s license: a rental contract, a bill of utility bills, school records which includes date of birth, insurance policies, or any document issued by a US government agency
In addition to this, in most states it is necessary to have car insurance to obtain a license, since the permit application must be accompanied by proof of valid insurance that meets the minimum coverage requirements established by each state. .local government.
Finally, the corresponding fee must be paid to obtain a driver’s license. It is important to check the official DMV website in each metropolis for prices and accepted payment methods.
Which states allow an immigrant to apply for a driver’s license?
Under the premise that obtaining a driver’s license is a right for all people living in the United States, for more than ten years, some states have approved legal changes to allow many people can benefit from having this document, regardless of their immigration status.
By mid-2023, 19 states and the District of Columbia will allow undocumented immigrants in the United States to obtain driver’s licenses. According to the BRZ insurance company’s blog, the updated list is as follows:
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Illinois
