VA license for German AP 60 day rule?

[Anonymous]

Speaking of bank statements...

We just welcomed a rematch AP. In Oct 1 she will be in country 60 days. We were told she needs to get her va drivers license in 60 days. Why 60 days? She just got her paperwork from her agency with change of address. She is taking that to the bank today, but I'm afraid the new statement won't come before Oct 1.

What happens if she doesn't get her va license before 60 days? What is this rule?

[Anonymous]

According to the DMV:

New residents: Within 60 days of moving here, you must obtain a Virginia driver's license.

Non-Residents: If you are a non-resident temporarily living in Virginia, you may drive with your home state or country driver's license and license plates for no more than six months. This does not apply to commercial vehicle drivers. If you become gainfully employed, you are required to hold a Virginia driver's license.

APs are employed, therefore, they're bound by the 60 day rule.

Consequences? Nothing really unless your AP is pulled over and this becomes a factor. Alternatively, it might have insurance implications (ability to add to your insurance/stay covered).

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it matters that much.


I am an Au Pair (in California mind you) Where there is a 90 days rule but plenty of Au pairs (including me) have been driving with our home countries licenses for the entire year. Some of us have been pulled over and asked their license and it wasn’t a problem. When pulled over cops don’t ask you for your visa status or residency status. They want to make sure you have a driving license and are sober so for all they know we could well be tourists.


I am not saying she should drive with her country’s license the entire year but that she is unlikely to get in trouble if she goes over the limit by a few days!

[Anonymous]

Usually it’s insurance that requires the license within 60 days.

[Anonymous]

Honestly it is almost impossible for a German AP to get a license in 60 days. Just do your best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it matters that much.


I am an Au Pair (in California mind you) Where there is a 90 days rule but plenty of Au pairs (including me) have been driving with our home countries licenses for the entire year. Some of us have been pulled over and asked their license and it wasn’t a problem. When pulled over cops don’t ask you for your visa status or residency status. They want to make sure you have a driving license and are sober so for all they know we could well be tourists.


I am not saying she should drive with her country’s license the entire year but that she is unlikely to get in trouble if she goes over the limit by a few days!

Unless the AP gets into an accident. Then the parents could be sued or insurance will refuse to cover. I would rematch if an AP refused to get an American driver's license, but I don't like to take risks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly it is almost impossible for a German AP to get a license in 60 days. Just do your best.

Yes, it is really hard. Between getting a social security card, waiting for that to be mailed, then going to the bank and opening an accounting and waiting a full month for an official statement, and then waiting on the DMV in Richmond to mail the license, it takes FOREVER.

[Anonymous]

Not all banks require a social to open an account.
Nor do you need a social for license.
Go right away to submit the initial paperwork and when they’ve done the German verification you can return with bank statement.

[Anonymous]

DC is 30 days. It’s not the hard to do if the HF takes them to SS, phone, and bank as soon as they get there and the AP actually studies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC is 30 days. It’s not the hard to do if the HF takes them to SS, phone, and bank as soon as they get there and the AP actually studies.

The discussion is about a german license. In Virginia the ss card take about 1 week at BEST to come in the mail. You then need to open a bank account with said SS and get an official bank statement. In our case, we went to the bank on the 11thbof thr month and statements weren't mailed until the 10th of the following month. DMV will only take official statements.

Germans do not have to study anything.

After you go to the DMV, it takes another 2 weeks to receive the license in the mail from Richmond.

Only if you can immediately take care of everything and hit the bank statement cycle perfectly can a license come in 30 days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not all banks require a social to open an account.
Nor do you need a social for license.
Go right away to submit the initial paperwork and when they’ve done the German verification you can return with bank statement.

In VIRGINIA, you need TWO official proofs of residency. One is the DS form and the other is a bank statement.

I've never seen a bank not require two government issued IDs. And nearly all of them require a social. Please point to one that doesnt. I know for a fact United, Wells Fargo, capital 1, and Access do.

[Anonymous]

It’s not 60 days from entering the country, it’s 60 days from entering Virginia.

Relax OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not all banks require a social to open an account.
Nor do you need a social for license.
Go right away to submit the initial paperwork and when they’ve done the German verification you can return with bank statement.

In VIRGINIA, you need TWO official proofs of residency. One is the DS form and the other is a bank statement.

I've never seen a bank not require two government issued IDs. And nearly all of them require a social. Please point to one that doesnt. I know for a fact United, Wells Fargo, capital 1, and Access do.

Bank of America doesn't. Ours got her bank acct after less than a week of living in Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not all banks require a social to open an account.
Nor do you need a social for license.
Go right away to submit the initial paperwork and when they’ve done the German verification you can return with bank statement.

In VIRGINIA, you need TWO official proofs of residency. One is the DS form and the other is a bank statement.

I've never seen a bank not require two government issued IDs. And nearly all of them require a social. Please point to one that doesnt. I know for a fact United, Wells Fargo, capital 1, and Access do.

Bank of America doesn't. Ours got her bank acct after less than a week of living in Virginia.

Ditto in DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not all banks require a social to open an account.
Nor do you need a social for license.
Go right away to submit the initial paperwork and when they’ve done the German verification you can return with bank statement.

In VIRGINIA, you need TWO official proofs of residency. One is the DS form and the other is a bank statement.

I've never seen a bank not require two government issued IDs. And nearly all of them require a social. Please point to one that doesnt. I know for a fact United, Wells Fargo, capital 1, and Access do.

Wells Fargo does Not require SSN if you go to open in person. You do need one to open an account online.