To transfer your driver's license to Arkansas you will need your social security number, proof of identity, proof of your new Arkansas residence and your out of state driver's license.
You also have to pass a vision test to get your Arkansas driver's license.
Documents that counts as proof of residency in Arkansas are current Arkansas vehicle registration, current lease agreement, current mortgage statement and even a current utility bill, like a current water bill, natural gas bill or current electricity bill.
Even current internet, cable or satellite bills or bank or credit card statements, Voter's registration, insurance cards and insurance documents, school records, employment records or a property tax bill or deed and even a Arkansas driver's license if the address s current to Arkansas.
You will also need your birth certificate to transfer your out of state drivers license to Arkansas and the birth certificate must be an original copy or a valid U.S. passport if you're from another country.
To transfer your drivers license to Arkansas you also need your out of state drivers license and social security number and the two documents that prove your Arkansas residency.
For the proof of residency in Arkansas to transfer your drivers license to Arkansas you'll need 2 documents with your name and your new Arkansas address, like utility bills, bank statements or lease agreement or mortgage statement, and for proof of identity you will need your current out of state drivers license.
In Arkansas you can drive with an out of state license for up to 30 days once you establish residency in Arkansas.
As a non resident you can drive for up to 6 months in Arkansas with an out of state license.
But after you establish residency or become a resident in the state of Arkansas, you have to get an Arkansas license to legally drive.
If you're a new resident of the state of Arkansas you must get your new Arkansas driver's license within 30 days of becoming an Arkansas resident.
And if you're just visiting Arkansas or temporarily working in Arkansas but you have your residence in another state you can legally drive for up to 6 months in Arkansas.
However some people have had to be in Arkansas over 6 months and still used their out of state license without any issue.
Also if you've become an Arkansas resident you need to transfer your vehicle registration to Arkansas within 30 days of becoming a resident.
But if you do own property in the other state and the residence in Arkansas is just a part time residence, then you can keep driving with your out of state license and registration.
I have a friend that lives in Kansas and has a place in Arkansas to get away for the winter and he keeps his registration and license in Kansas, which is where is primary residence is.
But if you become a permanent resident of Arkansas you must obtain your Arkansas driver's license and Arkansas vehicle registration within 30 days.