Driver licenses are issued by

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Driver licenses are issued by state governments. In the United States, licensing drivers is a state responsibility handled by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles or an equivalent agency. Each state sets its own testing, vision requirements, age rules, and documentation, and it keeps your driving record. The federal government doesn’t issue licenses, and municipal governments or private organizations don’t have the authority to grant official driving privileges. The result is that your license is issued by the state and is typically recognized across state lines through reciprocity agreements.