So, I’ve been meaning to get my hands on an American Samoa driver’s license for a while now. You know, just to have it, feels kinda cool. Plus, I heard it makes renting cars over there a breeze. Anyway, I finally decided to go for it, and let me tell you, the whole process was way easier than I expected. Here’s a walkthrough of my experience.
First Steps
First, I did some digging online to figure out what exactly I needed to do. Turns out, there are two main types of licenses in American Samoa: a provisional one and a private one. Since I wanted the full deal, I knew I’d be aiming for the private driver’s license.
- Gathering Documents
Next up was getting all the paperwork together. I found out I needed a completed application form and my current driver’s license from back home. I already had my license, obviously, so that was sorted. I grabbed the application form online from some website that deals with this stuff. Filled it out, no problem. It was pretty straightforward, asking for the usual stuff like name, address, and some other details.

Getting the License
- Theory Test
- Practical Test
After that, I learned there’s a theory test you gotta pass. Apparently, they do these tests every Tuesday and Wednesday. I was a bit nervous about this since it’s been ages since I did a driving test. But I brushed up on some road rules, and surprisingly, it wasn’t that hard. I mean, it’s mostly common sense stuff, you know? Passed it on my first try, thankfully.
Then came the practical driving test. This part had me sweating a bit, not gonna lie. But I just drove around with the examiner, showed them I knew how to handle a car, and boom, I passed. It was pretty chill, actually. The examiner was a nice guy, didn’t make me do anything crazy.
Paying the Fees
Once the tests were done, it was time to pay up. I heard that for locals, it’s about $173, but for overseas folks like me, it’s around $315. I paid the fee, which was a bit steep, but hey, I really wanted that license.
Finalizing
- Getting the License
After all that, I finally got my American Samoa driver’s license. It’s valid for three years, which is pretty decent. And guess what? They said it’s renewable before it expires, which is awesome. So, I won’t have to go through all this again for a while.
So yeah, that’s pretty much how I got my American Samoa driver’s license. It was a bit of a process, but honestly, not as bad as I thought it would be. If you’re thinking about getting one, just go for it. Make sure you have your current license, fill out the application, study a bit for the theory test, and you’ll be good to go. The practical test is a breeze if you already know how to drive, and the fee, well, it’s just part of the deal. Trust me, having that license in hand feels pretty darn good!