Moving to Arizona: transferring your license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Check whether you are a resident, for example by taking a job in Arizona.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Once you are a resident, get an Arizona license; only nonresidents are exempt.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring proof of name, birth date, sex and Arizona address.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Expect a vision screening and possibly a skills test for out-of-state drivers.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Teens with a valid out-of-state license skip the six-month permit wait.
Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Driving on an out-of-state license
- Only nonresidents (16+) are exempt from Arizona licensing; the statute gives residents no grace period.Source: azleg.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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