3) How do I apply for a driver license?
If you are currently licensed in another state, you must bring in your out-of-state driver license and one other form of identification, take the vision test, and pay the appropriate fee. A written test will not be required. If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the legal guardian section on the driver license application. The legal guardian's identification may serve as one form of identification, but you will still need two additional documents, such as an original birth certificate and Social Security card. You will be subject to the written, vision and road skills test as well as the appropriate application fee.
See Identification Requirements for a listing of acceptable proof of identification. One proof must be listed under Primary.
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5) How can I replace a lost or stolen license, and how much will it cost?
To replace a lost or stolen driver license or identification card, visit www.servicearizona.com or call toll free 877-301-8093, or visit any MVD or Authorized Third Party office. The fee for a duplicate license is $4.00. If you visit an office you must have two forms of identification, one of which contains your photo (or three forms of identification, if no photo). Management approval may be required. If your license has been lost or stolen and you have reason to believe someone else is using it, the incident should be reported to your local police department as an identity theft.
See Identification Requirements for a listing of acceptable proof of identification. One proof must be listed under Primary.
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9) How do I change my address on my driver license?
You are required by law to notify MVD within 10 days of any change of address. When you submit a change of address, we will update your driver license or identification card record and each vehicle record where you are listed as the registration recipient.
You may change your address at www.servicearizona.com or submit the information by telephone, mail, or by completing a change of address card at any MVD or Authorized Third Party office. You will be required to provide your full name, date of birth, driver license number, old address and new address. There is no fee for a change of address.
If you want a license with your new address, you may apply for a duplicate license at www.servicearizona.com, or by calling 877-301-8093, or visit any MVD or Authorized Third Party office. The fee for a duplicate license is $4.00. The record will be updated at the time the new credential is issued.
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10) How can I get a Motor Vehicle (Driver or Vehicle) Record?
A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is the computer printout of a driving or vehicle record. The manner in which driver license or motor vehicle record information may be released is regulated by the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (or DPPA), 18 USC 2721-2725 and Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
The DPPA requires you to have a "permissible use" for requesting and receiving an MVD record which contains personal identifying information (e.g., a person’s driver license photograph/image, social security number, driver license number, name, address and medical/disability information). The Motor Vehicle Record Request form lists those permissible uses.
If eligible, you can obtain a copy of a record by completing a Motor Vehicle Record Request and submitting $3.00 for an uncertified record (3-year for driving record) or $5.00 for a certified record (5-year for driving record). Your signature on the form must be notarized, or witnessed by an MVD agent.
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28) What is a Graduated driver license (class G) and what are some of the facts about its origin and use?
A number of documented driving studies have indicated that youthful drivers could benefit from the education and experience required by a graduated driver licensing program. While the laws vary from state to state the intent of the class G license contains three basic stages:
- Instructional permit stage
- Restricted or probationary stage (the class G in Arizona)
- Full license stage (class D in Arizona).
A class G driver is not required to have an adult driver in the vehicle. There are no passenger restrictions on class G drivers.
It is not necessary to graduate from high school before obtaining a class G license.
A graduated driver license is issued to an applicant who is at least 16, but less than 18 years of age and is valid to operate any vehicle that does not require a motorcycle or commercial license.
An applicant for a class G license must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least 5 months, or have a driver license from another state. The permit must be valid at the time of application. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a driver education program that is approved by MVD or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 25 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 5 hours at night.
An applicant for a motorcycle license or endorsement who is under 18 must have held an Arizona instructional permit for at least 5 months, or have a motorcycle license from another state. The permit must be valid at the time of application. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a motorcycle driver education program that is approved by MVD or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 25 hours of motorcycle driving practice.
The holder of a class G license is not required to obtain an operator (class D) license at age 18, but may choose to obtain one.
One of the biggest misconceptions about the new graduated driver license has been that you will not be able to get your license until age 18. With a class G driver license, you are able to drive anywhere, with anyone in the car, at anytime of the day or night, provided you adhere to any curfew restrictions defined by city codes. The class G license also allows you to drive without a licensed driver in the vehicle.
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