Driver's License
Missouri driver's license requirements, application process, and local license offices.
Overview
Getting a Missouri driver's license can be very helpful while studying at Drury University. State driver's licenses are issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR).
F-1 international students are eligible to apply for a Missouri driver's license if they can present the required immigration and identity documents and pass all required tests.
Required Documents
Missouri's documentation requirements for non-U.S. citizens typically include:
- Valid passport with U.S. visa
- Most recent I-94 admission record (printable from CBP website)
- Form I-20 (for F-1) or DS-2019 (for J-1) showing current status
- Proof of Missouri residence (housing contract, lease, utility bill, bank statement)
- Social Security Number or SSN ineligibility letter from SSA
Important: Always verify the current list of acceptable documents using the Missouri DOR "Driver Licensing Checklist" before going to a license office.
Application Steps
- 1
Gather Required Documents
Passport, visa, I-94, I-20/DS-2019, proof of Missouri address, and SSN or SSN refusal letter.
- 2
Study the Missouri Driver Guide
The written and road sign tests are based on the Missouri Driver Guide, available on the Missouri DOR website.
- 3
Take Vision, Written & Road Sign Tests
These tests are administered at Missouri State Highway Patrol examination stations.
- 4
Take the Driving (Skills) Test
You must provide a properly registered and insured vehicle for the road test.
- 5
Visit a License Office
Bring your Driver Examination Record and all original documents. Pay the fee and receive your license.
License Offices Near Drury
Springfield License Office - Downtown
Glenstone License Office
South Springfield License Office
Driving with a Foreign License
Missouri generally requires new drivers with foreign licenses to complete the full testing process (vision, written, road sign, and road test) to obtain a Missouri license.
Nondriver ID Card
If you do not plan to drive but want a state-issued photo ID, a Missouri nondriver ID card is also available. This can be used instead of carrying your passport.