Driver License

New drivers or those new to Arizona might want to apply for a Voluntary Travel ID. Check out our new video explaining what you should bring along to the MVD office.

PHOENIX – When it comes to renewing a commercial driver license, having the right documents can save applicants time and trouble.

Commercial driver licenses, which are valid for five years, must be renewed at one of 13 Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division commercial driver license offices around the state. When a commercial driver comes in without the proper documentation, he or she will have to come back and risk the license expiring before it can be renewed.

We shared this week that Arizona’s Voluntary Travel ID is here. And we also shared that there's no rush to get one.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking an active role in curbing identity theft and fraud by implementing facial recognition technology in the application process for state-issued credentials.

An applicant for a new or duplicate driver license or state ID card at an ADOT Motor Vehicle Division or Authorized Third Party office will have their photo taken at the beginning of the process. Facial recognition during the “Photo First” review process occurs seamlessly and without delay as the customer continues through the application process.

Today, we're sharing some of the interesting MVD-related questions (and answers) that get sent our way.

PHOENIX – Based on an order from U.S. District Court, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division will begin processing driver license and identification card applications for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on Monday, Dec. 22. Consequently, people visiting Motor Vehicle Division offices for service may experience increased time to complete their business.

Our newest infographic shows you the steps for getting your new driver license or identification card.

Today, we're sharing some of the most frequently asked questions (and answers) related to driver licenses.

Allow us to introduce Rocky the Ringtail!

The ringtail, incorporated into the new Arizona driver license background image as a security feature, needs a nickname.

Coming soon to your wallet or handbag: a newly designed Arizona driver license – and a new process to get it.

PHOENIX – Coming soon to your wallet or handbag: a newly designed Arizona driver license – and a new process to get it.

Beginning June 16, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is expanding central credential issuance to all offices statewide, meaning that customers visiting a Motor Vehicle Division office to obtain a new driver license or identification card will leave with a temporary credential. The permanent license or identification card will be mailed to the customer, and received within 15 days.

PHOENIX – A revised Arizona Department of Transportation policy to restrict the issuance of driver licenses and identification cards to certain holders of deferred action immigration documents does not have a harmful effect on immigrants who are crime victims or refugees.

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Starting on Monday, Sept. 16, two new services will be offered to military veterans by ADOT.

You can brush up on your skills and learn all about vehicle safety by reviewing the Arizona Driver License Manual. After you study up, be sure to take ADOT's online Driver License practice tests.