ISSS: Driver's License Requirements
State Identification Card
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues Virginia State identification cards to individuals age 15 and above who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s licenses issued by another state within the United States. The ID card looks like a driver’s license, but is used for identification purposes only. You will need to provide the same documents that are listed below.
Driver's License
Required Documentation:
Proof of Identity & Residency
- Passport with F-1, F-2, J-1 or J-2 visa.
- I-20 or DS-2019 form.
- I-94 document: (obtain I-94 document, click on "Get Most Recent I-94").
2 proofs of Virginia residency
- If you are living On-Campus, bring a(n):
- Enrollment/Degree Verification Letter (request it via MyMadison)
- recent bank or credit card statement (print it from your online banking account)
- payroll document with your JMU address.
- If you are living Off-Campus, bring a(n)
- lease or rental agreement
- recent bank statement (print it from your online banking account)
- payroll document
- utility bill
If applicable:
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and original form I-797 (Approval Notice)
- Social Security card, if you have one
Process for obtaining a driver’s license:
- a computer knowledge test,
- a machine vision screening test,
- a road skills test, unless you are a resident of these specific countries:
- Canada*
- France
- Germany
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Japan
Additional Resources
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles offers online resources to assist in the process of obtaining a driver's license. One such resource is online practice tests for the knowledge portion of the driving test. You may use this resource to practice prior to taking the test in person.
DMV-Permit-Test.com provides free access to a wealth of driver-related resources, including:
- Free online permit practice tests based on the actual contents of each State’s Driver Manual.
- Driver's training.
- Frequently asked questions.
- Latest official Driver’s Manuals.
Location & Hours of Operation for Local DMV
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office
Harrisonburg: Customer Service Center
3281 Peoples Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 804-497-7100