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Road Sign Study Sheet

New Drivers

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Driver's Licenses

Missouri residents wishing to renew their Driver's License can do so at the Grandview License Bureau located inside Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Friday. From 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM Wednesday. From 8:00 AM until 12 Noon Saturday. A road sign and a vision test will need to be completed and passed at that time.

Below you will find the Highway Sign Recognition Study Sheet. This will help you prepare for the road sign test that can be taken at Grandview City Hall.

Missouri residents whose licenses have been expired for more than 6 months must take written, road, vision and road sign tests. For more information, please call (816) 316-4835 during regular business hours.

New residents with a valid out-of-state license must take a road sign and vision test. New residents with licenses that have been expired for more than 6 months will need to take the written and driving tests.

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR OR RENEW A MISSOURI
DRIVER LICENSE, NONDRIVER LICENSE, OR INSTRUCTION PERMIT

Missouri requires the following documentation for applicants applying for or renewing a Missouri Driver License, Nondriver License or Instruction Permit:

1. Proof of Lawful Presence
2. Proof of Identity (including proof of name changes)
3. Proof of Residency

To view more information about changes in ID requirements, visit: http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/drivers/idrequirements.pdf

1. Proof of Lawful Presence for U.S. Citizens (for Non-U.S. Citizens see Non-U.S. Citizens Proof of Lawful Presence section on next page)

U.S. Citizen
One of the following:

U.S. Birth Certificate (certified with embossed or raised seal issued by state or local government)
U.S. Passport (valid or expired)
Certificate of Citizenship
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Birth Abroad

U.S. Citizens who have previously verified lawful presence, and the department’s record indicates such verification, will not be required to present proof of lawful presence.

Non-U.S. Citizen – See Non-U.S. Citizen Proof of Lawful Presence section on next page

2. Proof of Identity (including proof of name changes)

U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Citizen

Provide Social Security Number, if one has been assigned; or
If a Social Security Number has not been assigned, the applicant must present a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the status of the applicant’s Social Security Number.

Proof of Name Change:

If the name on the document you present for proof of lawful presence does not match your current name, present one of the documents below showing your current name.
U.S. Passport (valid or expired)
Social Security Card/Medicare Card
Certified Marriage License
Certified Divorce Decree
Certified Court Order
Certified Adoption Papers or Amended Birth Certificate

3. Proof of Residency (A Post Office Box will not be allowed as a resident address.) (If an applicant is under 21 and cannot provide one of the documents listed below, the applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may provide such a document and a written statement)

U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Citizen
One of the following:

Utility bill, most recent (phone, water, gas, electric, trash or sewer, etc.)
Voter registration card, most recent
Bank statement, most recent
Government check, most recent
Pay check, most recent
Property tax receipt, most recent
Housing rental contract of current residence
Mortgage documents of current residence
An official letter or document from another state or local government agency, not previously listed, which is on the agency’s letterhead or contains the official seal of the issuing agency issued within the previous 30 days
Letter or other documentation issued by the postmaster within the previous 30 days
Other government document that contains the name and address of the applicant issued within the previous 30 days

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Testing Stations

The written and road tests must be taken at a Highway Patrol Testing Station. The nearest stations to Grandview are listed below. Please call the testing station for information concerning testing dates and times.

Lee's Summit 1950 NE Independence Ave Phone: 622-0720 or 622-0718 for CDL information Raytown 6150 Raytown Trafficway Center 63 Shopping Center Phone: 358-4023 Harrisonville VFW Hall 1804 N. Commercial Phone: 380-4284

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Road Sign Study Sheet

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New Drivers

The graduated Driver's License law requires that all first time drivers between 15-18 years old complete a period of driving with a licensed driver (instruction permit) and restricted driving (intermediate license) before getting a full Driver's License. This format gives younger drivers more supervised driving before they begin driving alone. For more information or confirmation, contact the Missouri Department of Revenue or call the Grandview License Bureau at (816) 316-4835, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Missouri Graduated Drivers License Law
(Effective January 1, 2001)

Instruction Permit

Eligible Age: 15

Requirements:

Wrltten permission from parent or Guardian.

Pass the vision, road sign and written tests.

Permit may only be used when accompanied by parent, grandparent or guardian (If the permit holder is 16 years or older, in person occupying the seat beside the driver must be at least 21 and have a valid license.

Intermediate License

Eligible Age: 16 to 18
Requirements:

Must drive with instruction permit for a minimum of 6 months.

Parent verification of 20 hour of behind-the-wheel instruction.

Pass the vision, road sign, written and driving tests if results are over a year old.

No alcohol related offenses in last 12 months; no traffic convictions in last 6 months.

Seat belts required for driver and all passengers.

No driving alone between 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM (except to and from a school activity, job or an emergency as defined by the director of revenue)

Under 21 Full License

Eligible Age: 18
Requirements:

Pass vision test.

Do not need to pass the road sign, written and driving tests if already completed.

Intermediate license cannot be suspended, revoked or denied when applyiing for a full license.

No alcohol related offenses or traffic convictions within the last 12 months.

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