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• Do I have to take a motorcycle test to transfer an out-of-state motorcycle license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers License Test

  If you are relocating to another state with a current motorcycle license from your previous state of residency, you will likely not be required to take a motorcycle test, or a motorcycle safety course. On the other hand, if your drivers license is expired, you could be required to complete a motorcycle riding test, and/or a motorcycle course. Motorcycle Training Contact your local DMV branch for a list of approved motorcycle training courses in your area. You can also take a motorcycle practice test online. Testing Requirements for Motorcycles by State Consult the following grid to determine if a motorcycle test is required in your state. In some states, knowledge tests are given at the discretion of the DMV agent...

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• What if I took drivers ed school out of state?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  That's a good question. Unfortunately, there isn't a single, definite answer that applies to all situations. Each state's drivers license division has its own policy regarding out-of-state drivers education. So, if you're required to have completed a drivers ed school class as a condition of being granted your license, you'll need to check with your driver's license department about its policy. Take heart, though, because most states will accept out-of-state drivers ed course credits. However, you will need to prove to your state that you passed the course, perhaps by showing your completion certification or a letter from the school. Your state may want to make sure, though, that you received a quality education, and investigate whether the school you attended meets their..

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• Can I do a tag transfer from one of my vehicles to another?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Yes, certain states allow you to do a tag transfer, or license plate transfer, from one vehicle to another. Georgia, for example, allows you to put your old license plates on your newly acquired car within 30 days. Wisconsin allows tag transfers with the submittal of an application. Oregon allows transfers and charges $6. Some states restrict the types of plates that can be transferred. Alaska only allows specialized plates, such as veteran, disabled, Children’s Trust, exempt, and non-profit plates, to be transferred. California also has a similar rule in place.  Missouri allows its customers to transfer plates from a car to a car, or a truck to a truck. You cannot transfer plates from a car to a truck or a truck to a car. Maryland allows transfers, as long as you don’t..

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• Do I have to retake drivers ed if I originally took it in another state?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  It depends on the state, but chances are high the answer is no.   Most states accept out-of-state drivers education courses to satisfy their own requirements. Some states do this fairly unconditionally, but others, like Virginia, accept an out-of-state drivers ed course only if it included certain, quite specific, criteria (such as a certain number of classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, and observation hours). But, again, it depends on the state. Your state might require you to take one of its own approved drivers education courses. To find out for sure, you can contact your local driver licensing agency or, if you’re still in high school, your school’s drivers ed instructor. Transferring an Out-of-State License If you’re younger than 18 and already have a..

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• Is it possible to transfer my CDL between states?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Commercial Drivers License

  Federal law prohibits every CDL driver from having more than one commercial license. In fact, all states are connected to a database that is used to share information about CDL drivers and their driving records. You can be fined or jailed if the database reveals you have been driving with an improperly obtained license. Transferring Your CDL to Another State However, if you move from one state to another, it is relatively simple to transfer your CDL to your new state of residence. To do this: Visit your state's motor vehicle office that handles CDL transactions (typically the DMV) within the specified time period. Generally, you have between 30 and 90 days of establishing residency to handle commercial drivers license transactions. Call ahead to find out if an appointment is necessary...

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