Drivers License Testing

All Area II SOFA sponsored personnel and eligible Family Members can obtain a civilian driver license and/or military driver license. Individuals will need to make an appointment with the Area II Drivers Testing Office either by email, telephone, or walk-in.

For the examination, individuals will need to study the “Guide To Safe Driving in Korea” (USFK Pam 385-2):
    a.  English Version
    b.  Korean Version

Individuals will also need to watch the following safety videos before arriving for their scheduled appointment:
    a.  Safety Driving in Korea  --  YouTube  |  Vimeo
    b.  Every Little Bit Hurts (GOV License Requirement Only)  --  YouTube  |  Vimeo
    c.  Winter Safe Driving  --  YouTube  |  Vimeo

To obtain a USFK POV License, please bring the following:
    a.  Application for Driver Examination (Form)
    b.  ID card (no retired ID)
    c.  Valid U.S. Stateside Driver’s License
    d.  Letter of employment (or 700-19A) or Command Sponsored Order
    e.  Non command sponsored service members E-6 and below required approval memo from the first O-5 in their chain of command.
    f.  Invited contractor needs ROK Driver’s License or Valid International Driver’s Permit
    g.  Memorandum for Record signed by a unit representative verifying the safety videos were viewed in its entirety. (Example 1)

To obtain a USFK Government Driver License, see your unit master driver or supervisor and prepare and bring the following items.
    a.  Memorandum for Record signed by the unit commander requesting for written examination. (Example 2)
    b.  DA Form 348 reviewed and signed by the unit master driver or supervisor. (Example 3)
    c.  A copy of your certificate for the Accident Avoidance Course (Required only for U.S Army Soldiers, DA Civilians and DA Contractors).
    d.  Identification card (no retired ID)
    e.  Valid U.S. Stateside Driver’s License
    f.  Memorandum for Record signed by a unit representative verifying the safety videos were viewed in its entirety. (Example 4)

Driver Testing Section:
    a.  Building 4106, Room 234/235 (ACS Building 2nd Floor)
    b.  Email: chuncha.yi2.ln@mail.mil or kyongchin.yi.ln@mail.mil or chonghoe.chong.ln@mail.mil
    c.  Telephone: DSN 738-5568/3235

Driver Testing Section Hours:
    a.  Monday to Thursday  |  8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    b.  Testing Appointment Slots are made for either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m.
    c.  Fridays are reserved specifically for KATUSAs/KNs

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Date created: 3/29/2011 3:15:03 PM
Date last updated: 12/19/2012 11:06:23 AM