Drivers-License-Packet - Driver’s License Instructions - Non-U.S. Citizen Application Packet

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Driver’s License instructions for non-U.S. citizens applying in Kentucky, including required documents and residency proof for Murray, KY. Guidance covers passports with copies of I-94, I-20 or DS-2019 with the required INS stamp, consultation with an International Student Advisor, and Social Security card or ineligibility letter. It also explains paperwork outcomes, testing steps, office hours, and includes an interpreter affidavit template plus a Non-U.S. Citizen application form from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

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Driver’s License Instructions

Documents needed to apply

If you have a home-country driver’s license

Paperwork and testing steps

Office hours and application fee

Interpreter Affidavit of a Foreign Country Driver License

Non-U.S. Citizen Application (Form TC 94-152)

Driver’s License Instructions Please, complete attached Non U.S. Citizen Application for a Driver’s License. I. Things you need to have to apply: 1. Proof that you have lived in Murray, KY. We advise: • If you live off campus—get a letter that was mailed to your Murray address and has been post-marked. Proof of address cannot be no more than 30 days old. • If you live on campus—get a letter from the housing office. (Make sure that you’ve registered with the post office on campus, especially the College Courts people.) 2. You must take your original passport and copy ofI-94 . 3. You must take your all I-20s or DS-2019. (Make sure you have the I-20 or DS-2019 that has the red/blue INS stamp on it.) 4. You must see your International Student Advisor. They will fill out a form stating you are in a specific status category and are ‘instatus’. 5. Bring your social security card or ineligibility letter that you received from Social Security Office. *If you do not have any of the above documents, you will not be able to get adriver’s license in Kentucky. II. If you have a driver’s license from your home country (not an international permit), then you should have the interpreter affidavit completed by someone and then have this form notarized. Division of Driver Licensing 2855 Jackson Street, Hipp Building, Suite C, Paducah, KY 42003 Phone:270-575-7035 III. About the paper work. 1. If there is no problem with your paper work, you will be accepted. You will have only 30 days to do the followings. • Apply for a Driver’s License or a Permit—take the Written Test in Murray at the Courthouse on the 4th Street on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the mornings. For applying for a Permit, you will have to take the Road Test. The date for the Road Test will be assigned to you after you take the Written Test. Please, bring money with you. 2. If there are problems with your paper work, the letter will state you are Denied and state why. At this point, you will contact Madison, Misty, Dominique, or Marcus we will help you. DO NOT GO TO DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY THEY ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! Office Hours for Drivers License: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am to 3pm! Starting August 2019 a $30 application fee will be changed when you turn in your driver’s license application INTERPRETER AFFIDAVIT OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY DRIVER LICENSE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE LEGIBLE PRINT OR TYPE TRANSLATED FROM THE FOREIGN LICENSE. NOT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT Issuing country: Issuing Country Language: NAME: ________________________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: DRIVER LICENSE \#: SOCIAL SECURITY \#: ISSUE DATE: EXPIRATION DATE: TYPE: OPERATORS OR LEARNERS RESTRICTIONS: AMERICAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: DRIVER LICENSE \#: SOCIAL SECURITY \#: ISSUE DATE: EXPIRATION DATE: TYPE: OPERATORS OR LEARNERS RESTRICTIONS: ________________________________________________________ I swear or affirm that this is a true and accurate interpretation of the above valid driver license into American English Language. Interpreter Name: Address: __________________________________ Occupation and Title: Signature: Date: Personally appeared before me and was sworn to the facts given in this Affidavit Seal This Day of My Commission Expires Signature: | | KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET
DIVISION OF DRIVER LICENSING | TC 94‐152 Rev. 07/2016 Page 1 of 1 | | --- | --- | --- | | NON‐U.S . CITIZEN APPLICATION | | | | If you are a non‐U.S. citizen and wish to apply for a Kentucky Driver’s License, Driver’s Permit or ID card, this form must be completed by the applicant and presented to the Division of Driver Licensing or a Division of Driver Licensing field office. NOTE: All documents presented must be originals. Copies will not be accepted. | | | | | |

FAQs

What documents are required to apply for a Kentucky driver’s license as a non-U.S. citizen?

You must provide proof of residency in Murray, KY; your original passport with a copy of I-94; all I-20s or DS-2019 with the red/blue INS stamp; confirmation that you met with your International Student Advisor; and a Social Security card or an ineligibility letter. Missing required documents prevents obtaining a Kentucky license.

How should an applicant handle a driver’s license from their home country?

If you have a driver’s license from your home country (not an international permit), you should have an interpreter affidavit completed by an appropriate person and then have the form notarized.

What happens if there are problems with the paperwork, and what are the next steps?

If there are issues, the letter states that the request is denied and explains why. At that point, you must contact the listed advisors for help, and you should follow the stated requirements and timelines for application and testing.

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