Beginning August 8th, Duke International Student Center will provide drop-off only trips to the local social security office, just be in our office at Smith Warehouse by 9:00.
3511 Shannon Road, Suite 200
Durham 27707
Tel. 800.772.1213
Getting back to campus, the Durham bus system is still free, catch the bus at the corner of MLK and Shannon Roads, Bus 10 or 10B and transfer to bus 6 when you arrive at the downtown station or take an Uber or Lyft back to campus. To map your route, go to: www.gotriangle.org
When filling out the social security card application, please ensure that your first, middle and last names are spelled exactly as they are on your passport. When you receive your card be sure to check that the printed name on the card is exactly as it appears in your passport. Pre-register for you Social Security card at https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
DMV is open for walk-ins and appointments. Duke International Student Center will provide drop-off only transportation to DMV on every second Tuesday of the month, departing from our office at Smith Warehouse, 114 Buchanan Blvd, Bay 5. To make an appointment online, please go to the NCDMV website. If you need to get your driver's license, select "Driver License – First Time" for appointment type, and you will take a road test at your scheduled appointment.
Tired of carrying around your passport? Ready to begin driving lessons? Then apply for a State Identification Card or take a driver’s license exam.
Driver's License Office (South)
3825 S. Roxboro St., Suite 119
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3378
Once a month, IHouse offers a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Please bring the following items with you:
Note: If you are an undergraduate student, to get your Proof of Residence, you must go to
Residence Life Office
101 Bryan Center
125 Science Drive
Phone: 919-684-3737
Questions? Please email intlstudent@duke.edu