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When is an Arizona driver license required?
To operate any vehicle that does not need a motorcycle or commercial license, an operator license is necessary. To operate a motorbike or motorized cycle, you must have a motorcycle license.
What is the age requirement to apply for an Arizona driver license?
You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
How long is my Arizona driver license valid for?
Although your Arizona driver license does not expire until you reach the age of 65, you must renew your picture and screening every 12 years.
I am a temporary resident in Arizona, may I apply for a regular driver license?
No, you can only get a 5-year driver's license.
Do military personnel with principal residence in another state or country but based in Arizona need an Arizona driver license?
No, if they have a valid driver's license and work for an entity that operates in both Arizona and another nation, they do not operate a vehicle needing a Class D driver's license.
Do I need to submit proof to MVD that my presence in the US is authorized under federal law to get an Arizona driver license?
Yes, MVD must decide if you fulfill the law's identity criteria. The "Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide" has a comprehensive list of needed papers.
I was reported as a “problem driver” and have outstanding actions in another state, can I apply for an Arizona driver license?
No.
I changed my name and/or address. What do I need to do?
Any change in your name or address must be reported to the Motor Vehicle Division within 10 days. You may do this in writing or in person at any MVD office.
I am a new resident in Arizona and I have a valid out-of-state driver license. Do I need an Arizona driver license?
Yes. When applying for your Arizona driver's license, You must provide your out-of-state driver's license.
You are a new resident if:
If you work in Arizona, you are a new resident (other than for seasonal agricultural work).
In Arizona, you are a registered voter.
You enroll your children in school without paying the non-resident tuition rate.
You own a company with an Arizona office that bases and operates cars in the state.
You pay the same cost for a state license or school tuition as an Arizona resident.
You own a company that uses automobiles to deliver products or people around Arizona.
You spend a total of seven months or more in Arizona throughout any calendar year, regardless of your permanent residency.
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I am under 16, can I apply for an Arizona driver license?
No, you may apply for a "Instruction Permit" if you are at least 15 years and 6 months old. A parent or legal guardian who will be accountable for your driving behavior must sign the application.
I have an Instruction Permit, can I drive alone?
No, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and sits alongside you in the passenger seat.
I am under 18, can I apply for an Arizona driver license?
No, you may apply for a Graduated License if you are 16 years old and under the age of 18. You must have had an Arizona Instruction Permit for at least 6 months and it must be active at the time you apply. You may drive any vehicle that does not need a motorcycle or commercial license with a Graduate License.
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How many questions are on the Arizona MVD test?
The Arizona MVD written exam has 30 questions. To pass the exam, you must answer at least 24 questions correctly (80 percent ). The questions include traffic regulations, road signage, and safe driving habits.
Where do I find the official “Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide”?
The handbook is available on the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) website at https://azdot.gov/home .
