Using UK license in US
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Using UK license in US
Hello,
Just a quick question.
I'm moving to the States in 3 months and will be a permanent resident. How long will my UK license be valid for?
Thanks.
Just a quick question.
I'm moving to the States in 3 months and will be a permanent resident. How long will my UK license be valid for?
Thanks.
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Re: Using UK license in US
It depends on the state. In Maryland you have 60 days before you must obtain a Maryland license.
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Re: Using UK license in US
In most cases, you will find it difficult to get a driver license without a SSN. So you will most likely drive on your UK license until you get your SSN and can apply for a local driver license.
Rene
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Re: Using UK license in US
50 States = 50 answers.
CA technically gives you 10 days. Maine gives you 12 months.
Most lie anywhere between 30-90 days. Even those states which give you longer period of time, you should still get it done as soon as because you'll have trouble getting insurance and even if you found it, it'll be even more expensive that someone who no credit history or US driving history.
CA technically gives you 10 days. Maine gives you 12 months.
Most lie anywhere between 30-90 days. Even those states which give you longer period of time, you should still get it done as soon as because you'll have trouble getting insurance and even if you found it, it'll be even more expensive that someone who no credit history or US driving history.
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Re: Using UK license in US
Yes we had to get one within 30 days of becoming a 'resident' of WA State which we took to be from when we found a rental place and signed up for bills etc.
We also had to take the 'written' test and a full driving test to get our WA licences.
We also had to take the 'written' test and a full driving test to get our WA licences.
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Re: Using UK license in US
I could never find out for Oregon...the website never specified a time frame.
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Re: Using UK license in US
Officially, 10 days once you become a resident in CA
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Re: Using UK license in US
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/807.html
807.020 Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit. A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010. A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026. The following persons are granted the described driving privileges:
(1) A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person holds a current out-of-state license issued to the person.
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Re: Using UK license in US
Thanks to everyone for their answers. I checked on the Missouri government website and couldn't really find what I was looking for so I sent an email. They replied saying that my UK licence was valid and that it would pass for an international licence since mine is written in English. I wasn't told, more annoyingly, how long I can used my license for which is what I was asking. Anyway, I will apply for a Missouri driving license as soon as I get there.
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30 days for Oregon.
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/807.html
807.020 Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit. A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010. A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026. The following persons are granted the described driving privileges:
(1) A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person holds a current out-of-state license issued to the person.
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/807.html
807.020 Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit. A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010. A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026. The following persons are granted the described driving privileges:
(1) A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person holds a current out-of-state license issued to the person.