Transferring UK driving license to a NH driving license through EAD/K1/AOS

[JeanneAdil 6,657]

NH non citizen site

 

https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/non-us-citizen

[appleblossom 3,150]

2 hours ago, Jonrodrii said:

 

 

 

 

Thank you all for the useful information,

 

I just want to go in prepared as I heard many times how unfriendly the people from DMV are... they seem to have an awful reputation here in the US. So hopefully it won't be the case here.

Have any of you experienced bad times in the DMV?

 

 

You might want to check your local AAA and see if you can get it sorted there. We’ve done that, not because we’ve heard the DMV is unfriendly, but just to save waiting around in a queue for hours! For our learners permits, we had appointments at the AAA and were in and out in 10 minutes. 

[yuna628 9,717]

Since you have your EAD and SSN, most of the hard part is done. They could require some other documents like name on a bill or bank account but their website seems pretty straightforward with info. Many states will allow someone who is already licensed in another country to obtain a US license a lot easier than someone just starting out. Generally passing the written test and road test, rather than spending hours of driving time and classroom time. Note that the license they issue you may only be for as long as your EAD is valid for in some states. When you have your green card, go back to the DMV, update your status and they will issue you a full one.

[apond 46]

15 hours ago, appleblossom said:

Maybe it is different in your state but that’s certainly not the case in MA. Here you’re required to get a DL as soon as you’re resident. The 1 year rule only applies to tourists etc, anybody moving here has to take the test asap. 

I’m in Mass. my wife didn’t have to take a test to get her mass lic. She had to get a driving abstract from Nova Scotia and with that they ‘transferred’ her lic. Each state has different rules and some countries are much easier to get ‘transfer’. 

[Jonrodrii 1]

so if I am right, as I got my SSN and EAD already ,first thing I should now do is book this knowledge test though the DMV website, and take all the paperworks along with Foreign passport, EAD, SSN, utility bills and lease with NH address, my current UK driving license and that's it? then I imagine once I pass my knowledge test, I can then do my vision test on the same day? 

 

 

[Boiler 46,125]

Your UK license put that somewhere safe

[Jonrodrii 1]

5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Your UK license put that somewhere safe

what do you mean, I shouldn't take it to the appointment then?

[Boiler 46,125]

1 minute ago, Jonrodrii said:

what do you mean, I shouldn't take it to the appointment then?

Nothing to do with them

[appleblossom 3,150]

3 hours ago, apond said:

I’m in Mass. my wife didn’t have to take a test to get her mass lic. She had to get a driving abstract from Nova Scotia and with that they ‘transferred’ her lic. Each state has different rules and some countries are much easier to get ‘transfer’. 

 

Yes, my advice is specific to the OP who’s from the UK. Sadly us Brits can’t just transfer our licences so we all had to take the tests.

[JD2 102]

20 hours ago, Jonrodrii said:

Good afternoon,

 

Anyone knows the process or/and requirements to obtain a NH or any US state driving license, considering rules are similar, through a K1 visa AOS I-485 pending and an approved I-765 with currently having my SSN and EAD?

 

tried contacting via email and calls to DMV to find out what paperwork do I need to show when making an appointment, but no luck.

 

Thank you,

Jon

In Virginia, if you have a foreign license, you are exempted from certain requirements.  Also in VA, some countries, you could "transfer" (i.e. just fill form no new test etc.) but it was a very limited number of countries.  You could have gotten an international license from UK before coming to hold you over until you got the new license.  My wife did that.  Technically you are not supposed to use an international license if you are living in a country, but police never had an issue.  My wife and sister-in-law both did that.

[TBoneTX 46,137]

After you get your U.S. license, consider taking your state's Driver Safety or Defensive Driving course.  You can get a discount off your auto insurance's premium.

[JD2 102]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

After you get your U.S. license, consider taking your state's Driver Safety or Defensive Driving course.  You can get a discount off your auto insurance's premium.

You can do that every 5 years I believe.  I always put it off or forget or slack off but do as I say not as I do.  🫣

[TBoneTX 46,137]

59 minutes ago, JD2 said:

You can do that every 5 years I believe.  I always put it off or forget or slack off but do as I say not as I do.  🫣

In Texas, every 3 years.  My insurance company prompts me.

But this is off the OP's topic (my fault).