✅ Updated October 2020

Ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state driver's license to Arkansas

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your out-of-state license to Arkansas. We've simplified the entire process for you so you can save time. This page is geared toward people who've moved to Arkansas but have a driver license from another US state. If you have an international license, visit our Arkansas driver's license page.

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Arkansas

Your Out-of-State Driver’s License
Proof of legal Presence in the U.S.
- U.S birth Certificate
- Valid U.S. Passport
2 Documents proving your Identity
- Photo Driver’s license
- U.S birth certificate
- Valid passport
- Vehicle registration or title
- Health insurance card
Social Security Number or an affidavit stating that you do not have a SSN.
Payment of $40 for the driver’s license fee

What You’ll Do to Transfer your Out-of-State Driver License to Arkansas

Step 1. Visit the revenue office.
Step 2. Pass the documents needed.
Step 3. Pass the vision test (optional)
Step 4. Wait for your license to be released

Caveats and Exceptions to Transferring your Out-of-State Driver License to Arkansas

If your license is current or expired for 31 days or less, you will not need to retake the written and vision exam.
If your license has been expired for more than 31 days, you will need to retake the written and vision tests upon application, but not the driving test.
If your license has been expired for more than 1 year, you’ll need to take all three exams: Written exam, Vision exam, and driving test.

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