Frequently Asked Questions

Though you are not required to file a police report for a stolen or lost drivers license, it is recommended by the Department of Finance and Administration. Filing a police report is one way to prevent identity theft in the event that somebody tries to use your stolen drivers license.

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Driver manuals in Arkansas are available at a local AR OMV office. You can also obtain an Arkansas Drivers License Manual online.

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Arkansas drivers who need to renew expired drivers licenses can apply for a drivers license renewal at a local AR Revenue Office. You must provide evidence of your Social Security Number, or sign an affidavit that affirms you do not have a Social Security Number.

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To apply for a drivers license in Arkansas, follow these steps:

• Visit a local AR OMV office
• Submit proof of identification
• Submit proof of residency
• Pass a vision exam
• Pass a written general knowledge test
• Pass a driving test
• Pay the $20 driving test fee

Prior to getting a drivers license, all applicants must hold a learners permit for a set period of time. Drivers who are relocating from out of state and possess a valid out-of-state drivers license are exempt from the learners permit requirement.

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Drivers in Arkansas with a suspended drivers license can apply for a hardship license by submitting a request with the court that initially assessed your drivers license suspension.

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Arkansas military members who need to replace lost drivers licenses while stationed out-of-state must write or call the Arkansas DMV to request a drivers license copy application packet. Duplicate drivers licenses can be applied for by mail using this packet. The contact information for the Arkansas DMV is as follows:

Office of Driver Services

Room 2120

P.O. Box 1272

Little Rock, AR 72203

Tel: (501) 682-7059

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Arkansas drivers dealing with a stolen, damaged or lost drivers license must follow these steps:

• Visit a localState Revenue Office
• Apply for a drivers license replacement
• Present one form of primary identification
• Present two forms of secondary identification
• Pay the $10drivers license replacement fee

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Arkansas does not have a habitual traffic offender law. However, traffic violations are assessed points that are posted to your driving record. Drivers who accumulate too many points will receive drivers license suspensions anywhere from three months to one year.

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The requirements to reinstate revoked drivers licenses vary depending on the reason for your drivers license suspension. Typically, you will have to wait a certain amount of time ranging from three months to five years depending on the violation. Additionally, you will have to pay reinstatement fees and submit suspended drivers license reinstatement documents. You will also have to provide proof of insurance.

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If you are an Arkansas resident and need to renew licenses while stationed out-of-state, you should contact the Arkansas Department of Revenue to see if you are eligible to renew driving licenses by mail. To get in contact, call the Driver s License Issuance office at 501-682-7059. You may also send a letter request for renewing drivers licenses by mail to the following address:

Driver’s License Issuance

Room 2120

P.O. Box 1272

Little Rock, AR 72203

There are currently no options to renew drivers license online in Arkansas.

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Drivers in Arkansas who are non-U.S. citizens can apply for a drivers license replacement at a local State Revenue Office. To replace drivers licenses, you must present one primary form of identification and two forms of secondary identification. Acceptable documents include:

• Primary documents:
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Military ID
  • Valid Passport
  • Military discharge papers
• Secondary documents:
  • Work or school photo ID
  • Vehicle Registration or title
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Tax Document from IRS
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Parent or Guardian Affidavit
  • Certified School Record or Transcript
  • Prison Release Document

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Arkansas residents who need to replace lost drivers licenses while out-of-state must write or call the Arkansas DMV to request a drivers license copy application packet. Duplicate drivers licenses can be applied for by mail using this packet. The contact information for the Arkansas DMV is as follows:

Office of Driver Services

Room 2120

P.O. Box 1272

Little Rock, AR 72203

Tel: (501) 682-7059

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In Arkansas, you must have a minimum visual acuity of 20/40 to operate a motor vehicle. If during the vision exam the OMV office finds that your vision is below this level, you will need to have your eyes examined by a professional and receive corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses).

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Drivers in Arkansas who refuse to submit to a chemical test during a traffic stop will be subjected to certain penalties depending on how many times they have committed the offense. Penalties include:

• First offense:180-daydrivers license suspension
• Second offense: Two-yeardrivers license suspension
• Third offense:Three-year drivers license suspension
• Fourth offense:Lifetime drivers license revocation

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You may apply for a drivers license renewal in Arkansas at the time that you receive your drivers license renewal notice. Drivers licenses expire on your birthday every four years.

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At this time, the Arkansas Office of Driver Services does not waive the $10 drivers license replacement fee. However, filing a police report will help prevent identity theft. You can apply to replace drivers licenses by visiting a local State Revenue Office.

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There are no specific age restrictions for renewing drivers licenses in Arkansas. However, if you are under 18, you must provide a birth certificate, proof of school enrollment and proof of a grade point average that is at least 2.0. If you have already graduated, you must show proof of your diploma. To apply for a drivers license renewal, contact a local AR Revenue Office.

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Drivers license replacements are issued at thelocal State Revenue Office. To apply for a drivers license copy, bring the proper forms of identification and the $10 duplicate drivers license fee.

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Senior drivers in Arkansas can go through the same process as other drivers for renewing drivers licenses. Drivers license renewals take place every four years. You may be required to take a vision exam during the renewal process.

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Arkansas residents can receive a drivers license suspension for violating certain traffic laws in the state. Violations that can result in a suspended drivers license include:

• DUIs and DWIs
• Excessive speeding
• Failure to wear seat belt
• Failure to keep minimum liability insurance
• Reckless driving
• Leaving the scene of an accident

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Driving with a suspended license is a crime in Arkansas. The violation is considered a misdemeanor and can result in a jail sentence between two days and six months. Additionally, you can be fined up to $500 and have your suspended driving license period extended.

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In order to replace lost, damaged or stolen drivers licenses in Arkansas, drivers can apply to replace driving licenses by visiting a localState Revenue Office, submit the required documentation, and paying the $10 drivers license replacement fee.

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Fees for reinstating suspended drivers licenses in Arkansas depend on the violation that led to the drivers license suspension. Fees will be stated during the court hearing in which the drivers license suspension details are outlines. You must wait until the end of your suspension period, pay all fees and submit all reinstatement documents before you can apply for a reinstated drivers license.

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Drivers who have receive a drivers license suspension due to DUI offenses may be eligible for a hardship license after serving a minimum suspension period. Typically, drivers will be required to install an ignition interlock device to drive. Hardship licenses allow drivers to use their vehicles for essential purposes such as driving to and from work, home, medical appointments and grocery stores.

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Drivers in Arkansas looking to apply for drivers licenses must do so at a local AR OMV office. During the drivers license application process you must take a vision test, general knowledge written test and a driving skills test. If you fail the general knowledge written test or the driving skills test, you may have to wait a certain period of time set by the OMV office before you can return to retake the tests.

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When visiting a local AR OMV office to apply for drivers licenses, you must bring one primary proof of identity and two secondary proof of identity documents. Additionally, you must bring proof of legal residency. Documents that satisfy these requirements may include:

• Proof of residency:
  • US Passport
  • US Birth Certificate
  • US Visa
  • Photo Document from Department of Homeland Security
  • Photo Military or Military Dependent ID
  • Military Discharge Papers
  • Naturalization Certificate

• Primary identification documents:
  • Photo Driver License not expired more than 31 days
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Court Order with name, date of birth and court seal
  • Photo Military or Military Dependent ID
  • Valid Passport
  • Military Discharge Papers.

• Secondary documents:
  • Photo Work or School ID
  • Vehicle Registration or Title
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card
  • Official Court Records
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Tax Document directly from IRS
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Parent or Guardian Affidavit (parent/guardian must be present)
  • Concealed Handgun License
  • Pilot’s License
  • Certified School Transcript
  • Prison Release Document

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Applying to renew drivers licenses in Arkansas requires residents to visit a local AR Revenue Office and present certain identification documents as well as proof of residency. If asked, you will need to present two primary identification documents and one secondary documents. Acceptable documentation includes:

• Primary Documents
  • Birth certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Military ID
  • Valid Passport
  • Military discharge papers
• Secondary Documents
  • Work or school photo ID
  • Vehicle Registration or title
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Tax Document from IRS
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Parent or Guardian Affidavit
  • Certified School Record or Transcript
  • Prison Release Document

For more information: How to Renew a Driver’s License in Arkansas

Arkansas drivers applying to replace licenses must visit a local State Revenue Office and are required to submit one form of primary identification and two forms of secondary identification. Acceptable documents include:

• Primary documents:
  • Birth certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Military ID
  • Valid Passport
  • Military discharge papers
• Secondary documents:
  • Work or school photo ID
  • Vehicle Registration or title
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Card
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Tax Document from IRS
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Parent or Guardian Affidavit
  • Certified School Record or Transcript
  • Prison Release Document

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General knowledge written tests for getting drivers licenses in Arkansas are available in English. If you need to have the test in a language other than English, contact the local AR OMV office to make arrangements for taking the test in your native language.

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Arkansas residents have 31 days after their drivers license expiration date to renew drivers licenses. Once the grace period is over, you will have to retake the written exam to apply. Driving with an expired drivers licenses is prohibited.

To learn how to renew drivers licenses, visit a local AR Revenue Office.

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Drivers applying for drivers license renewals in Arkansas must do so by visiting a local AR Revenue Office. Once you have finished the renewal process, you will be issued your new license at the office before you leave.

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Arkansas residents applying for drivers licenses are required to pass certain tests prior to receiving a license which include:

• A vision test
• A written general knowledge test
• A driving skills test

If you fail the general knowledge test, you may be required to wait a certain amount of time before retaking the test.

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Most non-commercial Arkansas drivers will have to apply for Class D drivers licenses. Additionally, you can also apply for the following classes of licenses:

• Class A: operating a combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, as long as the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is more than 10,000 pounds (18 and older)
• Class B: single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more and towing a vehicle less than 10,000 pounds (18 and older)
• Class C: single vehicle with GVWR of less than 26,001 or any vehicles towing another vehicle with a GVWR less than 10,000 pounds that is: (1) designed to transport 16 passengers or more, including driver, or (2) designed to transport hazardous materials (18 and older)
• Class M: any motorcycle with over 250 cc’s (16 or older)
• Class MD: any motorcycle with 250 cc’s or less (14 or older and expires on 16th birthday)

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You will be allowed to reinstate suspended drivers licenses in Arkansas at the end of your suspension period. The suspended drivers license reinstatement process requires you to wait the amount of time agreed upon at your court hearing, pay the reinstatement fees and submit all reinstatement documents.

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Drivers licenses in Arkansas expire every four years on the drivers birthday. The Department of Revenue mails out drivers license renewal notices prior to your expiration date with instructions for renewal.

To renew drivers licenses, visit a local AR Revenue Office with the notice and drivers license renewal fee.

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Drivers applying to replace stolen drivers licenses in Arkansas must apply at a local State Revenue Office. In addition to providing identification documents, you must also pay the $10 drivers license replacement fee. Drivers will receive their license upon applying at the Revenue office.

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Drivers in Arkansas can check the status of their drivers license by visiting a local AR DMV office. Drivers may also visit the Online Driver Record Request System to check driver record status.

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To obtain a driving license in Arkansas, applicants must follow these steps:

• Visit a local AR OMV office
• Submit proof of identification
• Submit proof of residency
• Pass a vision exam
• Pass a written general knowledge test
• Pass a driving test
• Pay the $20 driving test fee

Applicants cannot apply for a new drivers license online.

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You will not be required to take a vision test during the drivers license renewal process. However, if you renew drivers licenses after the grace period is over you will be required to retake the written drivers test. To do so, visit a local AR Revenue Office.

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Yes, drivers in Arkansas are issued drivers license renewal notices prior to their license expiration date. Drivers license renewal notices have all the information you will need for applying to renew expired drivers licenses.

You have 31 days after your drivers license expires to renew. If you do not receive a drivers license renewal notice, contact a local AR Revenue Office to notify an official.

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