Law Enforcement Request for Ignition Interlock Data
Used by Law Enforcement to request data on drivers required to use an Ignition Interlock Device.
Is an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Non-Driver ID (EID) acceptable for Real ID compliance?
Yes, the Vermont EDL & EID are designated as acceptable border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Vermont EDL & EID are acceptable for official Federal purposes (i.e., boarding a commercial aircraft, accessing a federal facility, or entering a nuclear power plant).
What is a Driver's Privilege Card?
A Driver Privilege Card is a Vermont license or permit that is NOT Real ID compliant.
The Driver Privilege Card is available to anyone who is a Vermont Resident. Issuance of the DPC does not require proof of lawful status or US citizenship.
How do I change the name on my license/ID?
If your name is different than the one shown on your birth certificate or other document used to establish identity and date of birth, you must provide certified copies of the legal documents that connect the name on the document used to establish identity and date of birth to your current name. The following documents are acceptable.
Court-ordered name change
This includes:
If I have temporary lawful status in the United States, will the Driver's License or ID card issued to me be different?
Your card will read “limited term” and the expiration date will coincide with the expiration of valid legal status obtained from documentation provided. If your lawful stay has no defined end or expiration date, you will have the option of choosing a 2 or 4 year card.
Does a Driver's License or ID card marked “limited term” have different or lesser privileges?
No. The Driver's License or ID card remains fully valid for all purposes normally associated with a Driver's License or ID card in the form issued.
A Driver's License or ID card marked “limited term” merely signifies that it is issued to a person who is a foreign national with temporary lawful status in the United States and has a shorter term than a regular Driver's License or ID card.
Can a driver holding a valid out-of-state license (either CDL or non-CDL) drive a Type II School Bus in the State of Vermont?
If the driver meets all qualifications for a Vermont Type II School Bus endorsement a card will be issued to the individual allowing them to drive a Type II School Bus in this state. These requirements include attending a Vermont school bus clinic, passing all required tests (knowledge, vision, and skill tests), and submitting a medical form.
Can a school bus endorsement be added to an out-of-state CDL?
No, the school bus endorsement must be added by the state that issued the CDL.
How long is an Engineering Survey valid?
If additional permits are required and the information contained in the original survey is not changed in any manner (including the routes) the Engineering Survey is valid for 6 months.
How long does an Engineering Review take?
Engineering Reviews can take up to 10 working days.