DL Questions - After DACA Approval
 

Hi, I need your advice. I am not sure if these questions have been asked already...

I live in Florida and driving with a Washington State Driver's License (I never lived in Washington, so I used a friend's address when I applied). I got approved for deffered action, and just received my Social Security card, should I apply for a new FL DL, or just transfer my Washington DL?

Any thoughts? If transferring is safe, does anyone have any experience with it, what is the process like? Thanks!


P.S. I have credit cards with my ITIN number, can I switch everything to my new SS#? The card says valid for work only...

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

What does transfer mean? Its illegal to own more than one DL I am not sure about IDs. Most state have laws about changing your address within certain days usually 30. I would keep the WADL as it doesn't have a temporary date or sign but if you get stopped my a police he might become suspicious

If you have made so far with your WA DL this fsr i dont see the need to switch it



You can use your SSN for anything other than obtaning federal benefits

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

Transfer means, transferring my DL from one state to another state, which is much simpler than acquiring a new license because it skips the driving tests. I've had my license for over a year.

I would prefer to transfer my DL to Florida, because it would lower my Insurance Premium.

But, since I never lived in Washington to begin with (used someone else's address at the time), is transferring my DL from Washington to Florida even safe? Could a FL DMV question an address I used in Washington over a year ago? Just trying to prevent any problems…

I know I cannot own multiple DLs. But if in my case, it is better to apply for a complete new FL license, I could just discard the other one.

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

I have Washington state DL license and mine doesn't expire till end of 2015 so I'm not gonna transfer state when I'll get my EAD and SSN. Oh yea I already got speeding ticket in TN and officer gave me verbal warning for transferring my DL to Tennessee. If your planning on transferring it is safe to do that.

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

Does your state have something about establishing residency first ? Most States don't count residency until you are lawfully or legally here. in Washington for example you can't get a DL unless you prove youve live here for 6 months.

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

Yes you can surrender that license to get Florida state license. Just go to DMV.

Re: Washington/Florida DL - After DACA
 

I don't think so. But, I can prove I've lived in FL for over 6 months.