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Starting July 2018, licensed drivers from any country may operate validly registered motor vehicles in Massachusetts, according to  

Foreign license holders who wish to drive in Massachusetts are subject to the following requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license from their home country
• May drive a vehicle in Massachusetts of the same class indicated on the foreign license
• Must have either an International Driving Permit (IDP) or the  which is an acceptable alternative if the foreign license is not in English or does not have and English translation.
• Driver's license must not be suspended or revoked.

IDPs and Acceptable Alternative Documents

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is a translation of a driver's license into 10 major languages. It does not confer any driving privilege but must accompany a foreign license if not in English. This must be acquired in the same country where your license is issued.

*Please note that an International Driver's License is NOT the same as an 

If a foreign-licensed driver does not have an IDP, the license holder must obtain the Translation into English of a Foreign Driver License alternative document that properly identifies the license holder and translates the relevant license information into English. This form can be found on Mass.gov/RMV in the “.

Either an IDP or the alternative document must accompany any foreign license that is not in English.

Please refer to the Massachusetts Drivers’ Manual which can be found on the  for more information.

To get a license in Massachusetts, follow the steps below:

1. Your QR Scannable Document provided by 
2. Social Security Number (SSN) or denial letter:
   1. If you do not have an SSN or are not eligible, you must submit an SSN denial letter.
      1. Get an SSN denial letter by submitting the  with your passport and I-20/DS-2019 to the SSN office at 70 Bond St in downtown Springfield and ask for a denial letter.
3.  (this is an electronic record of your travel history)
4. I-20 or DS-2019. Your license or ID will expire the same date as your program end date. There is no grace period.
5. Passport and Visa
6.  or a letter from ISSS confirming you live on-campus. REAL IDs required two forms of proof for MA residency. Standard IDs only require one form of proof.

In order to get a driver’s license, you need to do the following:

1. Start online at  and print out the QR code scannable document (you will take this to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to speed up the process).
2. Collect the required application and documents (see above).
3. Review the Permit Learners Exam Guide before you take your test. The written test is a short computer based test of road rules and traffic safety. 
4. Go to the Registry of Motor Vehicles at  or , to take the Permit Test (a written exam and eye exam). You MUST pass these tests in order to apply for the license. Check the Springfield's downtown office hours here.
   1. If you need to use public transportation, please see  for instructions/schedule.  is the only option if you use public transportation from the University.
5. If you pass the Permit Learners Exam, you will be allowed to drive with a licensed driver over 21 years of age. 
6. Schedule your Road Test
   1. Road tests are by appointment only and must be scheduled at least three weeks after you have earned your learner‘s permit.
   2. At the time of the road test, you need to bring your complete application (obtained from the RMV), your learner‘s permit, payment for each scheduled road test, a registered, insured, and inspected vehicle, and a sponsor.
      1. The sponsor must be at least 21 years of age, have at least one year of driving experience and possess a valid U.S. license issued by his/her home state.
      2. ISSS can provide neither a car nor a sponsor for your Road Test. Many driving schools in Massachusetts will provide a car and a sponsor for a fee.
      3. Take your Road Test, pass, and receive your MA Driver’s License. It will be mailed to you two to three weeks after your test.