Documents Required to Obtain a Driver License

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Two original documents are required for proof of identity (no photo copies). First time applicants must present at least one document from the “Primary Identifying Documents” list.
Primary Identifying Documents:

1. Photo Driver License or Identification card issued by a U.S. state, or Canadian province or territory (anyone presenting a Canadian driver license or identification card must also provide documents issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services authorizing the applicant’s presence in the United States);
2. U.S. certified Birth Certificate;
3. Tribal Identification Card approved by the Department of Public Safety;
4. Passport with accompanied Visa or 1-94 document if required;
5. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documents:
   a)  Certificate of Naturalization;
   b)  Certificate of Citizenship;
   c)  U.S. Citizen Identification Card;
   d)  Resident Alien Card;
   e)  Record of Arrival and Departure in a valid foreign passport;
   f)   Record of Arrival and Departure with attached photo stamped "Temporary Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident";
   g)  Record of Arrival and Departure in a Certificate of Identity;
   h)  Employment Authorization Card;
   i)   Record of Arrival and Departure stamped "Refugee", "Parolee", or "Asylee"; or
   j)   Record of Arrival and Departure coded Section 207, 208, 209, 212d(5), HP, or PIP.

Secondary Identifying Documents:

1. All primary documents;
   
2. Social Security Card;
   
3. Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card/Birth Certificate;
   
4. Foreign Birth Certificate;
   
5. Health Insurance Card;
   
6. IRS/State Tax Forms;
   
7. Marriage Certificate/License;
   
8. Military Discharge/Separation papers;
   
9. City, Federal, or State gun permit;
   
10. Pilot's license;
    
11. School Records/transcripts;
    
12. Student ID Card;
    
13. Canada's Social Insurance Card;
    
14. Certified court order containing individual's full name and date of birth;
    
15. Vehicle Title/Registration;
    
16. Welfare Card;
    
17. Prison Release Document;
    
18. Military ID - dependent, retiree, reserve or national guard, or active; or
    
19. Military dependent and transition ID’s.