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Moving to Louisiana: transferring your license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Department of Public Safety and Corrections page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Transfer your out-of-state license within 30 days of establishing a Louisiana domicile.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Bring one primary ID document, your Social Security number, proof of residency and your photo license from the last state.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Make sure all documents show the same name, and bring originals or certified copies.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pass the vision test; no written or road test is needed for a valid non-commercial license.

    Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Surrender your old license when the Louisiana license is issued.

    Source: expresslane.la.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

Deadline to transfer an out-of-state license
Within 30 days of establishing a domicile in Louisiana; the old license is surrendered.Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests for new residents
Drivers transferring a valid non-commercial out-of-state license take only the vision test.Source: expresslane.la.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Louisiana guide

Learner's permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Louisiana links

Agency home pageexpresslane.la.gov ↗Appointmentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Driver handbookexpresslane.la.gov ↗Online renewalexpresslane.la.gov ↗REAL IDexpresslane.la.gov ↗Permit and first licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗New residentsexpresslane.la.gov ↗Replace a licenseexpresslane.la.gov ↗

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