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Undocumented immigrants driver's licenses

The issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

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Jan 17, 2026
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Which U.S. states currently provide driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants and what types of credentials do they issue?

Nineteen U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, currently permit some or all undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses or driving privilege cards, according to multiple ...

Feb 6, 2026

Which U.S. states explicitly prohibit undocumented immigrants from obtaining driver's licenses as of 2025?

As of 2025, research from immigrant-rights legal groups and contemporaneous reporting shows a clear split: 19 states (plus and ) affirmatively issue to people without lawful , while the remaining stat...