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Arizona DMV Fact Sheet
9/14/18
AILA Doc. No. 18091876.
The information below has not been recently updated. Please check directly with the state DMV or with AILA chapter liaisons to confirm its accuracy.
Immigration-related DMV information for the state of Arizona.
| Name of Agency that Grants Driver's Licenses | Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) |
| Current Link to Lawful Presence Requirements | Requirements Non-U.S. citizen applicants |
| How long may a visitor (or new resident) drive in this state/territory using a valid license from another jurisdiction? | No specific date, but if individual becomes a resident under state definition, must get Arizona license. https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/faq/driver-services/license-information |
| Does this state/territory issue a driver's license that does not require proof of lawful presence? If yes, provide link to requirements. | No |
| Does this state/territory provide non-driver's license Identification documents, such as state IDs? If yes, please provide link to requirements. | Yes |
| Does this state/territory require a Social Security Number for driver's license or ID issuance? | Yes |
| Is this state/territory REAL ID Compliant or in period of extension? | Compliant |
| Are non-US citizens eligible for commercial driver's licenses ("CDLs") in this state/territory? If yes, please provide a link to the requirements. | Yes, with proof of lawful presence |
| How is driver's license validity determined for temporary visitors including green card applicants, visitors, students and non-immigrant workers on valid visas? | Based on validity of lawful presence documentation. |
| Does the state provide a driver's license extension based on receipt notices? |
1. F-1 students in a period of "cap gap" stay: Yes. 2. Non-immigrants with timely filed petitions for extension of stay or change of status: Yes, one year-advise clients to call 602-712-8152 with questions 3. Applicants with pending AOS (prior to issuance of EAD): Yes, in certain circumstances-advise clients to call 602-712-8152 with questions |
| Does the state/territory issue driver's licenses to DACA grantees? | Yes |
| Preferred Contact Information for Troubleshooting Tough Cases |
AILA has DMV Liaison and as of 7/8/2018, the contact is Ira Azulay (312) 661-9100, iazulay@immattyllp.com
Direct Contact with MVD |
| Words of Wisdom | Department provides a phone number for applicants needing further information on documents they should bring to the DMV: 602-712-8152 |