Can you take your military drivers license to the DMV and use it to get a class C drivers license?

2018-08-30T22:05:06-04:00

Does anyone know if it’s possible to take your military drivers license to the DMV and get a class C drivers license if you do not have one? I’ve heard stories of it being done in my unit, Can anyone confirm if it’s an actual thing? As far as I’m tracking it’s military drivers license, proof of residency, and SS card and ID and possibly a 6 hr drivers course certificate of completion.

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Aug 30 at 2018 10:33 PM

2018-08-30T22:33:32-04:00

Well that's the same exact thing you have to do for a tx drivers license anyway

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Aug 30 at 2018 10:35 PM

2018-08-30T22:35:47-04:00

And besides that have you ever had a drivers license or are do you need to renew

Response by SGM Joel Cook made Aug 31 at 2018 4:29 AM

2018-08-31T04:29:18-04:00

Circa 1990 I had a PV2 in my section from Philly, PA. He had never needed nor had a civilian DL. So after testing thru the military DL course and eventually getting his military DL. He still had to go to the DMV in Texas and do a written and behind the wheel test. He had to borrow a friends POV to take the drivers test in. However if he had not taken the military drivers license they would not even give him the written exam until after he enrolled, attended and passed the Texas Civilian Drivers training course. Then taken and passed the written exam, then passed the behind the wheel exam. So in Texas having a military drivers license does speed up the civilian licensing process, but it does not replace it in total, just in part. Also this happened almost 30 years ago so the laws could have changed since then. Best thing to do is go to the DMV in person stand in line and get a good answer with documentation. Before doing so talk to your unit motor SGT he or she may have additional info.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 31 at 2018 9:33 AM

2018-08-31T09:33:08-04:00

Just go to the DMV and ask.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 31 at 2018 9:34 AM

2018-08-31T09:34:46-04:00

Though there was a place in Fort Hood to get both licenses.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Aug 31 at 2018 9:36 AM

2018-08-31T09:36:11-04:00

https://local.dmv.org/texas/branch/driver-license-office-fort-hood

Driver License Office - DPS

Driver License Office hours of operation, address, available services & more.

Response by MAJ Rj M made Nov 5 at 2019 8:46 AM

2019-11-05T08:46:03-05:00

You would have to check with the appropriate state you live in. THIRTY SIX states have adopted this program, but depending on the state, you have to do it PRIOR to discharge. Also, Some states may require you to take the tests only the pay the fees. Some states will charge you fees and waive the tests. It also depends on what you're licenses for. I know its rare, but if all you have on your license was tank, combat, FT....maybe not :-)