Driving & Vehicles
Driver licences, vehicles, registration and transport.
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Import a vehicle at least 25 years old under the federal FMVSS age exemption, with proof of manufacture date, Form HS-7 and the required EPA and CBP entry documents.
Learn how to document suspected odometer rollback, compare mileage records, report an individual case to your state agency, and contact NHTSA about a larger fraud scheme.
Import a Canadian-certified vehicle into the United States by checking NHTSA safety eligibility, EPA emissions compliance and the correct HS-7 declaration route.
Upgrade a driver's license or state ID to REAL ID through your state licensing agency. Check identity, Social Security, residency and lawful-status document requirements.
Get a legitimate International Driving Permit from AAA or AATA before driving overseas with a valid U.S. driver's license.
Lost or stolen driver's licenses and state ID cards are replaced through the issuing state's motor vehicle or driver's licensing agency, with fees and requirements varying by state.
Check your vehicle's VIN or license plate for open safety recalls through NHTSA, understand what the result covers and arrange a free recall repair.
Report a suspected vehicle, tire, car seat or equipment safety defect to NHTSA online or by phone so federal investigators can review the problem for possible safety action.
Moved to another U.S. state? Find the correct state motor vehicle agency, check your registration deadline, transfer the title if required, obtain local insurance and complete any inspection, tax and plate requirements.