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Driving and ID are handled by each state's DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), so exact requirements vary. This is the common flow.
If you will drive, you need a driver’s license. If not, a non-driver state ID card gives you a photo ID for daily use. Both come from the DMV.
Study your state’s driver handbook, pass the written knowledge test, get a learner’s permit, practice, then pass the road test. Bring identity, residency, and immigration documents.
Quick tips
Passport, visa/I-94 or green card, your SSN (or a letter showing you are ineligible), and two proofs of state residency (like a lease or utility bill).
Ask for a REAL ID-compliant license if you want to use it to board domestic flights. It needs extra documents but saves carrying a passport.
General guidance, not official advice
These guides explain how things generally work. Rules and amounts vary by state and change over time — always confirm the details with the official sources linked in each guide.