Driver’s License/ ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ID

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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Driver’s License and Identification Cards

While in the U.S., having a valid driver’s license/ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ID is highly recommended as proof of identity. These forms of identification allow you to avoid carrying your passport regularly and is accepted at banks, stores, airports (for domestic flights), and other places where identification is required.

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Driver’s License

If you drive a vehicle in the United States, you must either have a valid driver’s license or a learner’s permit. A learner’s permit is only valid if you have someone with you who is a qualified, licensed driver over the age of 18. 

If you have a driver’s license from another state or your home country, you may use it for up to 90 days from the date you first arrived in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. If you want to drive beyond this, you must have an ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ driver’s license.

It is highly recommended that you acquire a valid ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ driver license since there is no way for law enforcement to validate the authenticity of international driver licenses or other country licenses. This could greatly complicate procedures for motor vehicle accidents and parking or driving citations.

If you wish to apply for an ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ driver’s license, it will be issued for the duration of your program as designated by your immigration documents. Before you apply for the license, please submit a request for a DMV letter to ISSS.

After you have received the required documents from ISSS, visit the  to make an appointment. You will be required to provide the following documents at your appointment:

  • Valid I-20 or DS-2019 (F and J status holders)
  • I-94 Arrival Record
  • Valid Passport
  • Social Security Number (SSN) or Social Security Denial (Form SSA-L676)
  • Proof of Residential Address (Please check the  for acceptable proof of residential address.)

Identification Cards (IDs)

If you would like to apply for an ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ID, please check in with ISSS to make sure that you have completed the check-in requirements and that your SEVIS record (F and J status holders) has been activated. Then, visit the  to make an appointment. You will be required to provide the following documents:

  • Valid I-20 or DS-2019 (F and J status holders)
  • I-94 Arrival Record
  • Valid Passport
  • Social Security Number (SSN) or Social Security Denial (Form SSA-L676)
  • Proof of Residential Address (Please check the for acceptable proof of residential address.)

Fairbanks ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ DMV

Address:
414 3rd Street Fairbanks, AK 99701

Phone:
(907) 269-5551

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.