Acceptable primary proof of identity includes, but is not limited
to, original or certified documents with full name and date of
birth, such as the items listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: All documents are subject to verification
with the issuing agency or source. Documents subject to verification
may delay the issuance of your permit, driver license, identification
only license, temporary driver license or temporary identification
license.
NO PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Acceptable Primary Identification Documents
All documents must have full name and date of birth
U.S. photo driver license or photo ID card, License from another country
- May also include photo learner permits.
- U.S. Department of State Driver’s License also acceptable.
Original or Certified Birth Certificate
- Must be original or certified, have an official seal and
be issued by an authorized
government agency such as the Bureau of Vital Statistics
or State Board of Health.
- Foreign birth certificates, not issued in English, must be
translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation.
NOTE: Hospital issued certificates (mother’s copy) are not acceptable.
Military Identification
- Active Duty, Retiree or Reservist military ID card (DD Form
2 or 2A)
- Discharge papers (DD-214)
- Military Dependent ID card (for spouse or children of Active
Duty Military personnel)
Valid, Unexpired United States OR Foreign Passport
- Foreign passports must contain a Valid United States Visa
or I-94 to be used as a primary proof of indentification.
- Foreign passports, not issued in English, must be translated
and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation. Passports
are not acceptable if expired.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Documentation
- Certificate of Naturalization N-550, N-570, N-578
- Certificate of Citizenship N-560, N-561, N-645
- Employment Authorization card (I-766)
- Northern Mariana Card
- American Department of Indian Affairs Tribal Card
- U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179, I-197)
- Temporary Resident Identification Card (I-688)
- Travel Documents Record of Arrival and Departure (I-94)
- Border Crossing Identification (I-586)
- Nonimmigrant Visa/Border Crossing Card (DSP-150)
- U.S. Re-entry Permit (I-327)
- Refugee I-94 Record of Arrival and Departure stamped "Refugee”
- Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
- Canadian Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing
(IMM 100)
- Canadian Department of Indian Affairs issued ID card.
Marriage License/Certificate
- Must include the applicant's full name and date of birth.
The certificate must be the original or certified copy that
is registered AFTER the marriage; NOT just the "license"authorizing
the union.
Federal Census Record
- Must include the applicant's full name and date of birth
(age).
Applicant's Own Child's Birth Certificate
- Must include the applicant's (i.e parent’s) full name and
date of birth not just “age” of parent at the time of the child’s
birth.
Adoptive Decree
- Must include the applicant's full name and date of birth.
Legal Change of Name (Divorce, etc.)
- As recorded in court decree with judge’s original signature
and/or official court seal.
NOTE: Copy of court document with
copied seal/signature is not acceptable. Copy of court document
with an original signature/seal that is affixed to copy is
acceptable.
Any confirmation of date of birth in court of law
- As recorded in court document(s) with judge's original signature
and/or official court seal.
NOTE: Copy of court document with
copied seal/signature is not acceptable. Copy of court document
with an original signature/seal that is affixed to copy is
acceptable.
Any other documentary evidence which confirms to the satisfaction
of the Department the true identity and date of birth of the
applicant.
