Renew driver's license in US from Brazil

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Wazzup Active member

Member since 24 February 2020

WazzupActive member30 June 2020 11:13:23

I need to get an eye test done for US driver's license renewal. Can I use the person in an eyeglass store, since I already need to have a checkup for new glasses? Or, is there a special, auth prof to be accepted? Looking forward to your replies.

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GuestPoster204Guest30 June 2020 13:25:06

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Brazilian law requires an ophthalmologist´s prescription to buy new glasses. An optometrist is a 5-year bachelor´s degree in Brazil and they can also examine you for visual acuity. But to have the prescription, you need a doctor with a specialty in ophthalmology and an optometrist cannot prescribe or maintain a clinic in Brazil.

"Precisa de receita para comprar óculos de grau?
Nova lei impede compra de óculos de grau sem receita. De acordo com decreto federal de 1934, somente aos médicos cabe a tarefa de indicar o uso de lentes corretivas mediante exame de acuidade visual. ... Para seu perfeito diagnóstico é necessária a realização de exames médicos especializados e acompanhamento contínuo."

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abthree Brazil expert

Member since 28 December 2017

abthreeBrazil expert30 June 2020 13:37:33

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Contact your state's DMV to ask what documentation they'll accept. Every state is different, and since most do the eye exam onsite, whether and how they accept mail-in results will differ.

If you mean the eye test to request a Brazilian license based on your US license, DETRAN will refer you to the clinic where they want you tested.

Wazzup Active member

Member since 24 February 2020

WazzupActive member01 July 2020 10:40:19

Appreciate your answer, Abthree, will follow your advice & contact NY. Tem bom dia!!

Sharky114 Active member

Member since 29 November 2018

Sharky114Active member07 July 2020 00:55:41

You need an eye doctor who can fill out the DMV eye test card/form in English. The snellon eye test is the same here. Just mail in fee and application copy of license and eye form.

GuestPoster204 Guest

GuestPoster204Guest07 July 2020 01:24:46

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I presume you have done this before and the forms for the application and the eye test can be downloaded online at a DMV site...

Sharky114 Active member

Member since 29 November 2018

Sharky114Active member07 July 2020 15:22:53

Yes, or have the original renewal app received at your house in the states mailed to you.

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