Do I Need SSN To Get A Drivers License
Reader’s Question:
Do I have to have a SSN before I can get a driver license?
Gene
Seattle, WA
Every state has different laws regarding to the requirements of obtaining a drivers license. You may contact your state’s drivers license office to verify their requirements.
Most states now require a SSN in order to get a drivers license.
In the past the Social Security Administration was able to provide an SSN in order to permit individuals to obtain a drivers license. They no longer can assign an SSN to a non-citizen mainly for the purpose of getting a driver’s license. Non-citizens otherwise are not eligible for an SSN can, but, obtain one for purposes other than employment when:
- A Federal statute or regulation requires the non-citizen to provide an SSN to get a particular benefit or service; or
- A State or local law requires the non-citizen to provide a SSN to get general assistance benefits.
Business Auto Insurance Seattle Washington WA
Reader’s Question:
I am on business for six months in Seattle Washington and I am thinking about purchasing a vehicle. I have an International license, can I get around the license in Seattle issued by changing insurance providers every month or so.
Susan
Seattle, WA
It wont be easy for you to get around the issue of obtaining a US license for auto insurance on a car by changing insurance carrier every month or so. It will be difficult to obtain insurance with a international or foreign license at first and then if you start to cancel insurance every few weeks it will appear when you are trying to obtain new insurance. Insurers will likely see this as a red flag and would not want to insure you.
The Department of Motor Vehicle usually keeps tabs of insurance polices, when they lapse or cancel, to make sure a vehicle is not without insurance. Changing insurance providers so often might cause the Department of Motor Vehicle in Seattle to become suspicious. Look into getting a Washington state license if you want to purchase a vehicle, it might not be as difficult as you think.
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