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how long must I be in the state before I could get my permit?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thealfa, Jun 5, 2011.

  1. Jun 5, 2011 #1
    thealfa

    thealfa Medium Load Member

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    I have my standard driving license for several years now. I'm over 21. Is there a rule that I must be residing in the state I currently live in now for certain amount of time before I could pursue a CDL permit (then eventually the CDL license), or not really? I have an Illinois driver's license, but have been living in Maryland for 1 year now. I plan on staying in Maryland. Should I transfer my standard driving license to Maryland first then get the CDL permit, then eventually the CDL license? Or I could transition from an Illinois driver's license to a Maryland CDL permit (then eventually the CDL license)?
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2011 #2
    Colorato

    Colorato Road Train Member

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    I believe you have to have an operators license in the state you want to get your CDL permit/license.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2011 #3
    gravdigr

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    Yep. I live in PA but going to school in IN. I had to take the IN operators permit test then turn in my PA license for an IN one. Then once I get my cdl I get to go back to PA and pay $70 to get everything switched back.
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2011 #4
    ITS62

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    Your DMV commercial application should be all you need to both transfer and apply for the permit all in the same process. Do not know of any states with a LENGTH of residency requirement, only that you are a residence of that state. You should be able to do both in the same process at the same time. They will issue you a temporary paper class C license (and most likely still send you a real DL while you go through the CDL process) cuz the CDL permit doesn't mean squat to the DMV until you pass the driving and skills.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2011 #5
    ITS62

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    ...and by law, you are supposed to transfer your residency to what ever state you are residing in after being there for 30 days.
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2011 #6
    Pmracing

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    If you are staying in your current location, then it will be much easier on licensing and applications to get your residence and DL changed before all the applications.

    Mikeeee
     
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