License from United KingdomDriving in Delaware

Can you drive in Delaware with a UK license?

Can you drive in Delaware with a UK license? See IDP and translation rules, plus the steps for visitors and new residents.

Yes, with conditionsas a visitor, for up to 60 days

  • Visitingup to 60 days on your current licence
  • Moving here60 days to switch to a local licence
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Human-reviewed on July 11, 2026. 3 official sources connected.

Visitor driving rule

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Likely yes or conditional for visitors in Delaware, but this route needs reviewer confirmation against the official source.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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International Driving Permit

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Unknown. The extracted official notes do not clearly state an IDP rule for Delaware.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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New resident deadline

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

New residents appear to have about 60 days before needing a local licence in Delaware; verify the exact wording.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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License exchange

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Exchange or transfer may be possible in Delaware, depending on issuing country and licence class. Verify this origin specifically.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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Testing requirements

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Testing depends on exchange eligibility in Delaware. Verify written/road/vision requirements for this origin.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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Translation requirements

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Translation handling is mentioned for Delaware. Verify whether this origin licence needs a certified translation or IDP.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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Documents to bring

Verified July 11, 2026 by Andrei Zakhareuski

Documents are required for a local licence in Delaware; verify the exact list for this origin and status.

Destination-level research notes for reviewer: A person moving to Delaware from another U.S. state must apply for a Delaware driver license within 60 days after becoming a resident. U.S. state transfer applicants must surrender the out-of-state driver license or provide a current certified driving record, provide proof of citizenship or legal presence, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Delaware residency. U.S. state transfer applicants must sign an application and surrender agreement and pass an eye screening. Written and road exams may be given, but are normally waived if the license is valid. Suspended, revoked, and restricted licenses cannot be transferred until outstanding actions are cleared. Nonresident drivers over age 16 with a valid driver license issued by their home country or U.S. territory may operate motor vehicles on Delaware highways when the license is in their immediate possession. Sixty days after a nonresident driver becomes a Delaware resident, the driver must apply for a Delaware driver license. Drivers from other countries may retain their foreign licenses. Drivers licensed in other countries and U.S. territories must pass both the knowledge and road exams. Delaware has reciprocity agreements with Germany, Taiwan (Republic of China), and France that exempt those drivers from the knowledge and road exams for a Class D license only. Endorsements are not included.

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