
Arkansas Driver’s License/ID Official Guide, Buy an Arkansas driver’s license. Order an Arkansas ID. How long to get an Arkansas Arkansas driver’s license in the USA?
Arkansas driver’s licenses and ID cards are issued by the Department of Finance and Administration – Office of Driver Services and are important credentials for residents to drive legally and authenticate their identity. The state offers the following types of certificates:
1. Certificate types and uses
Standard driver’s license: allows you to drive a motor vehicle and serves as proof of identity
REAL ID driver’s license: meets federal standards and will be mandatory for domestic air travel and entry into federal facilities starting in May 2025
ID Card: for residents who do not drive, with the same functions as a driver’s license (without driving privileges)
Temporary/learner’s permit: issued in phases for novice drivers
2. Application requirements
Age limit: 16 years old can apply for a learner’s permit, 18 years old can take a full driver’s license
Required materials: birth certificate, social security card, two proofs of address (such as utility bills)
Test process: need to pass written test, road test and vision test
3. Security features
The certificate uses multiple anti-counterfeiting technologies:
Holographic laser pattern and ultraviolet (UV) anti-counterfeiting mark
Scannable barcode and magnetic stripe (including encrypted cardholder information)
Unique design: background contains Arkansas landmarks (such as Diamond Crater State Park)
4. Validity and renewal
The first issue is valid for 4 years (may be shorter for those under 21 years old)
Renewal is possible online or at a local office, and proof of address must be resubmitted