Alabama
One document to verify your identity, including any of the following:Valid, unexpired US Passport
Certified Birth Certificate
Certificate of Citizenship
Valid, Permanent Resident Card
Unexpired employment authorization document
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
One document to verify your social security number (SSN), including any of the following:
Social Security Card
A certified letter from the Social Security Administration stating the person’s name and Social Security Number
W-2 Tax Form
Medicare/Medicaid Card (if SS# IS FOLLOWED BY THE LETTER A)
Two documents to verify your address, including any of the following:
Voter Registration Card
School Enrollment Documentation
Social Security Benefits statements/summary mailed to physical address
Utility bill less than 90 days old
Proof of payment of residential property tax.
Alaska
Permit application (Form 478)Two forms of ID
Parental consent form, if under 18
Proof of Social Security Number
Proof of Address
Arizona
Two forms of Identification: One of them must have a clear photo of youIf you have no photo ID, then present 3 forms of identification
Your parent or legal guardian’s picture ID can count as 1 form of ID.
Other forms of identification include: Birth certificate and U.S. Passport.
Other acceptable forms of identification can be found here.
Signed Application (Must contain parent’s signature if between 15 ½ and 18 yrs. old).
Social Security Number
Arkansas
Proof of IDProof of legal status
Proof of social security number or proof of ineligibility
Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)
Proof of GPA (if under 18)
California
Form DL 44Your Social Security Number (It will be verified with the social security administration)
Your Full Legal Name
Original Birth Certificate/Legal Presence Document
Application Fee
Colorado
Proof of identitySocial Security Number
Signed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship
Affidavit of Completion of a Driver’s Education Classroom Course (if 15 – 15 ½ )
Documentation of a completed 4-hour driver awareness program (if 15 ½ - 16 years old)
Proof of address (if a minor, your parent can show id with the address on it)
Connecticut
Learner's permit applicationParental consent form (if under 18)
2 Proofs of Residency
2 Proofs of ID
Proof of Social Security Number
Delaware
Proof of IdentityProof of Social Security Number
2 Proofs of Residency
Drivers Education Certificate (under age 18)
District Columbia
Proof of Name and Date of BirthProof of Social Security Number
Proof of Residency (if under 18)
Proof of Parental Approval (if 16 or 17)
Florida
Proof of Identity such as your birth certificate or United States Passport.Proof of Social Security Number such as your original social security card or your W-2 displaying your social security number.
Proof of Substance Abuse and Traffic Law courses
Proof of Address such as a utility bill, cable bill, etc.
Parental Consent Form - Minor Driver Applicant Form. If you are under 18 and are not married, one parent must sign your license application.
Georgia
Proof of your IdentityTwo Proofs of Residency
Full Social Security Number
Proof of Lawful U.S. Presence
Certificate of School Attendance (if under age 18)
Hawaii
One form of ID preferably a birth certificateProof of Social Security Number
Proof of lawful US presence
Idaho
Proof of identityProof of residency
Proof of legal presence
Your social security card
Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)
Parent or legal guardian to sign your application (if under 18)
Driver’s training program certificate (if you under 17)
Illinois
Proof of Legal NameSocial Security Number
Proof of Birth
Proof of Residency
Proof of Written Signature
Indiana
A Birth Certificate or US Passport for proof of identity and US statusSocial Security Card or W-2 for proof of social security number
Utility bill or Credit Card Bill for proof of residence
Iowa
Proof of IDProof of Social Security Number
Proof of Residency
Kansas
Proof of identity Proof of residency
Kentucky
A certified birth certificateA non-laminated Social Security Card
Proof of Address such as a utility bill, cable bill, etc.
If under 18, a signed application by your parents.
Louisiana
Birth certificateTwo forms of identification
Social Security Number
Drivers Education Certificate or a 6 Hour Course Certificate
Maine
2 Proofs of IDProof of Maine residency
Your Social Security Number
Certificate of drivers education (if under 18 years of age)
Maryland
Proof of age and identity,Proof of lawful status
Proof of social security number or proof of ineligibility
Proof of Maryland residence
Proof of Learner’s Permit School Attendance Form (if under 16)
Massachusetts
Three forms of original ID: One showing your signature, one showing your date of birth, one showing your residence.An application form with your parents signature on the back if you are under age 18
Michigan
Proof of Social Security NumberProof of US Citizenship
Proof of Identity
Proof of Residency
A green Segment 1 Certificate of Completion (if under 18)
Minnesota
Documents proving your first, middle, and last name, as well as date of birth- Birth certificate
- Certificate of birth abroad
- Valid US Passport
- Adoption certificate
Certificate of enrollment (if under 18)
Social security number
Mississippi
If you are under 18, you will need to provide the following:Completed Application with Notarized Signatures from Parents.
Certified Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Signed Certification of School Attendance.
If you are 18 or older, provide:
Completed Application.
Certified Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Proof of Residence
Missouri
Proof of NameProof of Birth
Proof of Social Security Number
Proof of Missouri Residential Address
Montana
Proof of identityProof of Montana residency
Proof of authorized presence
Parental consent (if under 18)
Nebraska
One form of IDTwo forms of address verification
Social Security Number
Nevada
A Birth Certificate or US Passport for proof of identitySocial Security Card or W-2 for proof of social security number
Utility bill or other bill for proof of residency
Signed Minor Affidavit Sheet and financial responsibility statement by your legal guardian (if under 18). Should either be notarized or signed in front of a DMV official.
New Hampshire
Two Proofs of IdentityThe green Driver Education Completion Certificate (if under 18)
A Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate (if under18)
A completed Driver’s Out-Of-Class Log Sheet (if under 18)
Proof of residency (if over18)
New Jersey
At least one Primary IDAt least one Secondary ID
Verifiable Social Security Number
Proof of Address
New Mexico
Proof of IdentityProof of Social Security Number
2 Proofs of Residency
Proof of having completed or of being enrolled in a state-approved driver education program (if under 18)
If between 18 and 24, you must complete a “None for the Road” DWI class
New York
Form MV-44 (also known as the Driver’s License Application)Your social security card
Application Fee
Form MV-619 signed by an eye care professional if you choose not to take the vision test at the DMV
Form MV-285 driver’s education certificate if you have it.
Documents that prove your age and identity. Make sure your documents total 6 points. Remember all documents must be original and at least one of them must show your date of birth.
North Carolina
Two Proofs of IdentityProof of Social Security Number
Proof of Residency
Driver’s eligibility certificate or high school diploma ( if younger than 18)
Driver’s education certificate ( if younger than 18)
North Dakota
Proof of name and date of birthProof of legal presence.
Social security number
Ohio
Your Legal Name and Date of Birth (Birth Certificate, Certified Copy of Court Order, Valid Passport, etc)Your Social Security Number (SSN Card, Medical Records, Department of Human Services Card)
Your U.S. citizenship or U.S. legal presence (Certified Birth Certificate, Naturalization Form, Valid Passport)
Your Resident street address in Ohio.( Utility Bill, Mortgage Document, School Record)
Oklahoma
Proof of Primary IDProof of Secondary ID
Documentation of school enrollment (if under 18)
Documentation of enrollment in a driver’s education course (if between 15 ½ and 16)
Oregon
Proof of your full legal nameProof of your legal US presence
Supply Social Security Number
Proof of your address
Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)
Pennsylvania
Form DL 180 “Medical Qualification Certificate”Form DL 180TD (If under 18) Completed by a parent, legal guardian or spouse who is 18 or older.
Proofs of identity such as a birth certificate, US passport, certificate of US citizenship or certificate of naturalization. The documents you need are also listed on the opposite side of Form DL 180.
If you are 18 or older --Two proofs of residency such as a utility bill, W-2, tax records, current weapons permit, mortgage documents, lease agreement or any document listed on the opposite side of Form DL 180.
Social Security Card
Rhode Island
Proof of drivers educationProof of birth
Proof of social security card
South Carolina
Birth CertificateSocial Security Card
Proof of Residency
Insurance Information
South Dakota
Proof of identity and date of birth such as a Certified U.S. birth certificate, valid unexpired U.S. passport, or Certificate of CitizenshipProof of Social Security Number
Two Proofs of SD Residential Address (parents may provide for minors)
Tennessee
Proof of U.S. CitizenshipProof of Identity
Secondary Proof of Identity
Two Proofs of Tennessee Residency dated within the last 4 months.
Social Security Number
Proof of school attendance/progress (if under 18)
Texas
Proof of identity and citizenshipProof of Social Security Number
Proof of classroom portion of driver’s education
Proof of enrollment in school
Proof of parent or guardian’s signature on application
Impact Texas Young Drivers' certificate
Utah
Proof of identity and lawful legal statusProof of Social Security
Proof of Residency
Vermont
Learner’s Permit Application with parent’s signature (if under 18)Proof of Residency
Proof of Identity
Social Security Number
Virginia
Proof of Identity- 1 proof of identity if you are younger than 19
- 2 proofs of identity if you are older than 19
Proof of Legal United States Presence
Proof of Social Security Number (if you’ve been issued one)
Proof of Virginia Residency
Washington
Proof of IdentityParental Authorization Statement- if under 18.
Signed certificate from driving instructor, if enrolled in a driver’s education class.
Proof of address
Social Security number
West Virginia
One Proof of IdentityProof of Social Security Number
2 Proofs of Residency
School Eligibility Form
Wisconsin
Proof of Name and Date of BirthProof of U.S. Citizenship
Proof of Identity
Proof of Residency
Proof of Insurance
Proof of Enrollment in Drivers Education (if under 18)
Wyoming
Proof of IdentityProof of Social Security Number
Two Proofs of Residency
