maximus76

Dear board members,
i have a question,
My friend is having some doubts about his DL.
do you guys know if it is legal to have DLs from two different states at the same time? I mean when you go to DMV you just dont tell them that you already have DL from different state and get the second one?
Or it is totally illegal to have two DL at the same time?
thank you

inquisitive40

From previous threads it TOTALLY depends on the state you are residing in.
Patrick

Just Jenney

You don't say what state your friend lives in, but assuming he is an Illinois resident (as you are), then no -- he can't have two licenses at the same time.

This is according to the Illinois DMV's website FAQ page:

I will be working in/moving to Illinois. How do I obtain a driver's license?
Drivers moving to Illinois may use their valid driver's license from their home state or country for 90 days. ... If you have a valid driver's license from another state or country, you may use it to drive in Illinois throughout your stay (if you do not plan to become a permanent resident of this state).

If your friend is not resident in Illinois, then look up the DMV website for that particular state and you should find the answer there.

~ Jenney

Richard Cochran

maximus76 <member18167@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected] om>...
    > Dear board members,
    > i have a question,
    > My friend is having some doubts about his DL.
    > do you guys know if it is legal to have DLs from two different states at
    > the same time? I mean when you go to DMV you just dont tell them that
    > you already have DL from different state and get the second one?
    > Or it is totally illegal to have two DL at the same time?
    > thank you:)

Driver licenses are governed by state laws, not national laws, so the
answer may vary based on the states involved (perhaps the laws of up
to three states are involved if you're travelling -- the two from
which you'd hold licenses, and the third in which you'd be driving).

While the answer might vary, all states that I have knowledge of prohibit
holding more than one driver's license. The California law is typical:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d06/vc12511.htm

No person shall have in his or her possession or otherwise
under his or her control more than one driver's license.

Note that the California law prohibits not only holding licenses
from multiple states, but also holding a foreign license while
holding a license from a US state.

--Rich

Hypertweeky

Hey there Maximus

The law varies widly from state to state!!

inquisitive40

Hey,, you've been keeping a low profile , How did the Kohl's job work out?
Patrick

Hypertweeky

I know!! I was getting ready for halloween, fighting this nasty cold I have and trying to get a job!!, No Kohl's turned me down
What have you been up to??

Ps: Go check my member gallery! I have posted a few halloween pictures

meauxna

OMG, you *did not* go as Super Crunchy Balcony Cow! Awesome.

GoodGirl_J

Where is the member gallery, Hyper?

Noorah101

Good Girl,

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/s....php?photo=888

Rene

Rete

What kind of doubts can you have about a driver's license?

Yes, in most states you have to relinquish your old state's driver's license to get the new state's license.

If you don't tell them and apply as a non-driving citizen, then you are committing fraud aren't you? And why do you need two driver's licenses in the first place. Ooops sorry the terrorists did just that. Hmmm perhaps that is the reason why he wants two or perhaps that is the reason why more states make you give up the other license.

Tell your friend to play by the rules.

Rete