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There is an international treaty (Multilateral Road Traffic Convention, the USA and states as a byproduct, signed this treaty in the 1960's) as well as a federal law (Drivers License Compact, replaced by Drivers License Agreement) that requires all states to honor licenses by other states and nations - however please note that not all states honor this agreement. Texas has been known to arrest drivers with licenses from other states, especially other nations; Kansas lost a federal case for this same action; Missouri has been known to arrest people for not having state issued ID, even if they don't live there.

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Are military required to change their driver's license every time they move to another state?

Not as long as they have a valid license. Most military individuals maintain their license in their home of record. Other states will consider the license valid, even if expired, if there is a valid military ID with it.


Will Texas reissue your tx drivers license if your il license is suspended for child support?

You may only have one valid license at a time. It has to be in the state you are a resident of. And Texas may recognize the suspension if their laws allow it.


Which states can you get a drivers license in if your driver license is suspended in WI assuming that I can prove my residency in another state?

Until you meet the conditions for reinstatement of your licence in Wisconsin, you're pretty much going to be rejected at every turn. There are a couple of states which aren't signatories of the Drivers Licence Compact, but even if they issued a licence, it would only be valid for use within that state (which issued it). You may want to see if Wisconsin has a hardship licence.


If you have a suspended Florida drivers license but now reside in North Carolina with a valid North Carolina drivers license can you drive in Florida for work?

If your driving privileges had been suspended in FL it is surprising that you managed to get a NC license. HOWEVER, since you managed to get one, if you are stopped in FL you will still be charged with a violation, regardless of whether or not you have a valid NC license.


Can you buy a motorcycle in Louisiana without a dl?

Can you purchase a motor vehicle in Louisiana without a valid drivers license

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No. You are only allowed to have one drivers license - issued by the state in which you maintain your legal residence.


If a drivers license is suspended in Washington State can you get a license anywhere else?

No, The driving privilidge in Washington State has to be valid in order to obtain A Drivers license in any state.


Can you rent a car if your license was suspended in a different state?

You must have a valid drivers license to rent a car. A suspended license is not a valid one.


Can a licensed driver from another state take you to your New Jersey road test?

Yes. A drivers license is valid internationally.


Can you get car insurance with an out of state license?

Normally yes. Insurance companies are concerned that they insure drivers with valid drivers license, the State where it is issued is really not a concern.


Is a Canadian drivers license valid in Europe?

no,Canadian drivers license is not valid in Europe but valid perhaps in England.


How many years is a drivers license valid for?

They are valid for different lengths of time and the length of time varies from state-to-state. The expiration date of your license will be printed on the license itself. Just look.


If you have a FL license can you drive in MI?

If you have a valid drivers license from one state in the United States it would be honored in all other states in the United States. If you move from one state to another you have a certain amount of time to get a license in the state you will be residing in.


Can you get a drivers license in multiple states?

Yes. But why would you want to. One state license is valid in all states.


What makes a drivers license valid?

It is properly issued by the state, and it is not past its expiration date.