state by state drivers licenses

Updated September 5, 2012

State Driver’s License Requirements

The following chart looks at whether each state’s document requirements for a driver’s license can be satisfied with a grant of deferred action, documents

obtainable through a grant of deferred action, and other documents that DACA beneficiaries are likely to have. The information was gathered from the

individual state’s website. Statutes or other information was not consulted. Please be mindful that websites can be outdated or mistaken, and to follow up

with individual state’s departments.

Explanation of Chart:

State Requirements for Driver’s License

Documents Accepted as Proof for Each Criteria

(Documents from each state’ list that can be obtained with a grant of deferred action or

is likely for a DACA beneficiary to have)

Document Requirements

Specific to Minors

Notes Links

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Fifty states and District of Columbia

Criteria that must be proven in order to receive a driver’s license.

Does not include requirements such as application, application fees, insurance, permits, driving tests, etc., that would not be impacted by immigration status.

Criterion that must be proven in order to receive driver’s license (Acceptable documents to prove each criterion from state’s website)

In parentheses below the criteria are documents that are acceptable as proof for each criterion. Documents included are those that can be obtained through a grant of deferred action (e.g. Employment Authorization Document, Social Security Card) as well as documents that DACA beneficiaries are likely to have (e.g. school ID, transcripts, birth certificates). In some states, the applicant must be able to provide two or more documents from a designated list of documents to establish specific criteria, such as identity.

Specific document requirements for individuals under a certain age. Does not include requirements such as learner’s permit, parental consent*, etc. *Parental consent- For minors, parents or legal guardians are required to sign a notarized consent form, or to accompany the minor to the driving testing site. Parent/legal guardian will have to show documents to prove their identity.

Notes on any restrictions on documents, limited term of licenses, deferred action.

Link to state’s website

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 12090547. (Posted 09/05/12)

EAD- Employment Authorization Document DA- Deferred Action SSN- Social Security Number SSC-Social Security Card SSA- Social Security Administration DOB- Date of Birth DL-Driver’s license







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Alabama Identification Proof of SSN Residency

Identification (2 documents required) (EAD, foreign passport*)

Proof of SSN (W-2, Social Security Card)

Residency (Residency documents not listed on website)

Under 19: Certificate of

graduation, GED certificate, or letter of enrollment

*Passport required as a primary document for non-citizens to prove Identification: “Valid foreign passport with valid U.S. immigration document” **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://dps.alabama.gov/Documents/Documents/DriverLicense-HowToObtain.pdf

Alaska

Legal Name & DOB

Proof of SSN Residency

Legal name & DOB (2 documents required) (Passport*, Employee ID, School ID, IRS/State tax form)

Proof of SSN (SSC, IRS/SSA document with SSN)

Residency (Pay stubs, Bank statement, Utility bill)

*Passport required as a primary document for non-citizens to prove Legal Name & DOB: "Passport issued from another country, with appropriate immigration documents"; EAD is not listed as an acceptable document for Legal Name & DOB

http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/original.htm

Arizona

Identification & Age


Identification & Age (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, W-2, Employee ID, Bank Card, Credit Card, School ID, )

Proof of SSN (SSC, W-2)


* At least one primary document required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://www.a

zdot.gov/mvd

/DLInfo.asp

Arkansas

Identity Legal presence SSN (or

ineligibility) Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (Passport*, Work ID, School ID, School Transcript, IRS/State Tax forms)

Legal presence (EAD/Deferred Action is not listed, but a "Photo Document from DHS" is accepted)

SSN (or ineligibility) (SSN Documents not listed on website)


Under 18: Birth

Certificate Proof of

School Enrollment

GPA of at least 2.0

*Passport required as a primary document for non-citizens to prove Identity, “Valid passport. If foreign, appropriate INS document is also required;” EAD not listed as proof of Identity **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/driverServices/Pages/FAQ's.aspx#e













http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/DLInfo.asp
















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California

DOB and legal presence


DOB & legal presence (EAD)

Proof of SSN (SSC)


**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#BDLP

Colorado

Identity Age Legal name Lawful Presence Residency SSN

Identity (EAD)

Age (EAD, US School record less than 12 months old)

Legal name (EAD)

Lawful Presence (EAD, SSC)

SSN (SSC)

Residency (Pay stubs, School transcript, Tax document, Rent receipt, Phone bill)


http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadername2=MDT-Type&blobheadervalue1=inline%3B+filename%3D423%2F897%2FDR+2300_approved.pdf&blobheadervalue2=abinary%3B+charset%3DUTF-8&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251714422992&ssbinary=true

Connecticut

Identity SSN Legal Presence Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (Passport w/ a U.S. visa and I-94*, SSC, State/Federal Employee ID, Baptismal certificate, marriage license, School transcript)

SSN (SSC, W-2)

Legal Presence (EAD)

Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stubs, first-class mail, W-2, bank statement, School records showing enrollment)

*Passport required as a primary document to prove Identity: "Foreign Passport w/a U.S. Visa and I-94”; EAD not listed as an acceptable document to prove Identity. **Applicant will not qualify for a driver’s license if length of legal presence unknown or expires before a full license term

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/lib/dmv/selectct/selectid_accpt_docs3.pdf














































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District of Columbia

Name & DOB SSN Residency

Name & DOB (EAD*, School records, health insurance card)

SSN (SSC, SSA printout, Payroll statement, W-2, IRS letter referencing SSN)

Residency (Utility bills, Telephone landline bill, Lease)

*EAD alone sufficient to prove Name & DOB **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://dmv.dc.gov/serv/dlicense/get_DL.shtm

Delaware

Identity Legal Presence SSN Residency

Identity (EAD)

Legal Presence (EAD)

SSN (SSC, SSA letter verifying SSN)

Residency (2 documents required) (Employment records, Lease, Bank records, Credit card statement, Utility bills)


http://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/drivers_license/dr_lic_doc_table.shtml

Florida

Identification Proof of SSN Residential

Address

Identification (EAD)

Proof of SSN (SSC, W-2, pay stub, 1099)

Residential Address (2 documents required) (W-2/1099, School transcript for current year, Utility bills, Mail from government agencies)


http://www.gathergoget.com/checklist/checklist.aspx

Georgia

Identity & Lawful Presence


Identity & Lawful Presence (EAD & Unexpired Foreign Passport*)

Proof of SSN (SSC, W-2/1099, Federal/State tax return)

Residency (2 documents required) (W-2 or pay stub, Utility bills, Lease, School transcript for current or preceding year, Federal/State tax return, I-797C)

Under 18: Certificate of

Attendance, High School Diploma, GED

* EAD alone not sufficient as a proof of Identity, need an unexpired passport **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://www.dds.ga.gov/secureid/accepteddocs.aspx




























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Hawaii

DOB Legal name Legal presence SSN Residency

DOB (EAD)

Legal name (EAD, marriage certificate)

Legal presence (EAD, Valid I-797 Notice of Action)

SSN (SSC, W-2, Pay stub)


Under 18, Birth

Certificate

http://www1.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle/dlrequirements.htm

Idaho

Age & Identity Lawful Presence SSN Residency

Age & Identity * (Junior/Senior high school photo activity card, Junior/Senior high school/College yearbook)

Lawful Presence (EAD)

SSN (SSC)

Residency (Employment records, Rental agreements, Utility bills, School enrollment records)

Under 18: Proof of

school enrollment or completion

*EAD is not listed as an acceptable proof for Age & Identity. If you do not have previous DL/ID, need to bring a Certified original birth certificate **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires

http://www.itd.idaho.gov/dmv/driverservices/driver_license_facts.htm

Illinois

Written Signature

DOB SSN Residency

Written Signature (EAD, Credit card, Debit card, Passport, SSC)

DOB (EAD, Passport, Birth Certificate, School transcript)

SSN (SSC, ITIN*)

Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stub, Utility bill, Tuition invoice/ mail from college, Mail from government agency, Bank statement, School transcript/letter)

*Only when there are bona fide religious convictions that prohibit acquisition of a SSN

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf

























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Indiana

Identity SSN Lawful status Residency

Identity (EAD)

SSN (SSC, W-2/1099, Pay stub)

Lawful status (See notes*)

Residency (2 documents required) (W-2, Pay stub***, First-class mail from government agency, Utility bill, Lease, Bank statement)

* EAD/DA not specifically listed, but an“I-797 Notice of Action received by DHS and accompanied by other USCIS documents” is acceptable for Lawful status **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Pay stub within 60 days

http://www.in.gov/bmv/files/SecureID_Documents_List.pdf

Iowa Identity SSN Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, Employer ID, SSC, Student ID, School transcript, Foreign birth certificate)

SSN (SSC, W-2, IRS/state tax document, Pay stub)

Residency (Pay stub, Utility bill, Lease, Statement from financial institution)

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. Authorized stay not to exceed two years.

http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/newresidents.htm

Kansas

Identity & Lawful Presence

Residency/ residential address

Identity& Lawful Presence (2 documents required) (EAD?*, Diploma or GED, Student ID, Employee ID, Federal/state tax return, school or college ID or yearbook with photo)

Residency/ residential address (Pay stub**, W-2, Utility bills, School records with residential address, )

*Website states: “Valid photo Employment Authorization (issued by U.S. Dept. of Justice)” **Pay stub within 2 months

http://www.ksrevenue.org/dmvproof.html

Kentucky

Legal Name DOB SSN Residency

Check with local offices for list of acceptable documents

http://transportation.ky.gov/driver-licensing/pages/driver-license-id-card-general-information.aspx






























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Louisiana Identification SSN Residency

Identification (2 documents required) (EAD*, Pay stub, Baptismal certificate, SSC, High school/college diploma, School transcript, W-2 for two years, Employment ID)

SSN (SSC)

Residency (Residency documents not listed on website )

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/DPSForms.nsf/

Maine

Identity Legal Presence

SSN (or ineligibility)

Residency

Identity (2 documents required*) (SSC, School transcript, Passport, Marriage certificate, Baptismal records, Birth Certificate)

Legal Presence (EAD, Notice showing grant of deferred action)

SSN (or ineligibility) (SSC)

Residency (W-2, Pay stub, Utility bill, Tax return)

*Identity documents, 1 must include date of birth and 1 must include signature. **Limited Term license- license will expire when legal presence document expires. If authorized period of admission is less than 120 days, then driver’s license will not be issued.

Identity: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/IDproof.html Legal Presence: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/noncitizen.html Residency: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/residency.htm

Maryland

Age & identity Lawful status SSN (or

ineligibility) Residency

Age & identity (EAD, Unexpired passport with visa*)

Lawful status (EAD)

SSN (or ineligibility) (SSC, W-2/1099, Pay stub less than 3 mo. old)

Residency (2 documents required) (MD income tax return, Mail from government agency, Utility bill, Checking/savings account statement, Lease, Credit card bill, Residential services contract)

Under 18: Parent/guardian must accompany the applicant and present proof of relationship (Birth certificate, Court order, Tax return showing dependency)

* Visa can be unexpired or expired **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/proof.htm






http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/IDproof.html




http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/noncitizen.html





http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/residency.htm
















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Massachusetts

DOB Signature Proof of SSN Residency

DOB (EAD)

Signature (EAD)

Proof of SSN** (SSC)

Residency (W-2, Pay stub***, Lease, Utility bill, School transcript for current year, First-class mail from federal/state agency )

If under 18, only need to provide proof of DOB, not require document with signature.

*Total of 3 documents needed that proves DOB, Signature, and Residency **If no SSN, Denial notice from SSA, visa, I-94, and passport required ***Pay stub no more than 60 days old

http://www.mass.gov/rmv/dmanual/chapter1.pdf

Michigan

Identity Legal presence SSN Residency

Identity (EAD*, marriage license, School records or ID)

Legal presence (EAD)

SSN (or ineligibility) (SSC, W-2/1099, Pay stub)

Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stub, Lease, Utility bill within 90 days, School/college transcripts, Federal/state government documents)

*EAD alone not sufficient to prove Identity- require passport **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf

Minnesota Identity Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, Birth certificate, School transcript, School ID with DOB)


*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/IdentificationRequirements_English.pdf


























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Mississippi

Birth Certificate Passport Proof of

Domicile

“If you are a non-U.S. citizen…. You must present valid immigration papers, including a birth certificate (translated by a state run university or an approved translator), passport, I-94, proof of domicile and alien resident card (if you have one).” Proof of Domicile

(Employer verification, Utility bill, Lease, Bank Statement)

For Nonresident college Student ID

card Notarized

letter from college stating full-time status

Copy of DL or SSC

Proof of Domicile: Employer verification – obtainable with EAD **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

Regular required doc: http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/regular-operator-license-class-r-17-over/ Non-citizen: http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/non-u-s-citizen-information/

Missouri

Name, DOB, Place of Birth

SSN Residential

address

Name, DOB, Place of Birth (Deferred action status accepted, must bring:

o Immigration documentation indicating status; and

o EAD or Passport)

SSN (SSC)

Residential address (Paycheck, Utility bill, Bank Statement, Rent contract)

**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://dor.mo.gov/pdf/idrequirements.pdf

Montana

Identity Authorized

presence SSN Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, Marriage certificate, School records, School ID)

Authorized presence (EAD)


Residency (EAD, SSC, Marriage certificate, School records, School ID, Utility bill, Pay stub***)

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Utility bills and pay stub must be not more than four months old

https://doj.mt.gov/driving/required-docs/


http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/regular-operator-license-class-r-17-over/









http://www.dps.state.ms.us/driver-services/new-drivers-license/non-u-s-citizen-information/





















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Nebraska

Identity SSN Residency

Identity (EAD)


Residency (2 documents required)

(Pay stub*, Utility bill, Bank statement, Lease)

If Under 18, required to provide certified birth certificate as proof of identity; If foreign birth certificate, must provide additional document from list

* Pay stub, bank statement, and utility bill must have been issued within 90 days of application

http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/pdf/verificationdocs.pdf

Nevada Identity SSN Residency

Identity (No DA or EAD- contact local DMV office*)

SSN (SSC,W-2/1099, Pay stub)


*Foreign birth certificates, Foreign Passports, border crossing cards, matricular consular cards must be accompanied by I-94 **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.dmvnv.com/dlresidency.htm

New Hampshire

Residence Status (SSC + EAD)

Residency

Residence Status (SSC + EAD) (EAD, SSC*)

Residency (Pay stub**, Utility bill, Lease, Employment contract)

*Must provide BOTH a SSC and an EAD **Pay stub and utility bill cannot be older than 60 days

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/non-us-citizen/permanent.htm

New Jersey

Identity SSN Proof of Address

Identity (EAD*, SSC, Employee ID w/pay stub, School ID w/transcript, Bank Statement, Diploma)

SSN (SSC)

Proof of Address (Residency documents not listed on website )

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. Each document has point value, need 6 points total: EAD (3 pts); SSC (1pt); Employee ID w/pay stub (1 pt); School ID w/transcript (2 pts); Diploma (1pt) **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf






























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New Mexico

Identity Residency Identification

Number

Identity (Foreign birth certificate, foreign passport*, marriage certificate, Mexican Matricula Consular Card issued after 2005)

Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stub, Utility bill, Bank statement, Government documents with applicant’s address)

Identification Number (SSC, ITIN)

*EAD or DA not needed to meet receive driver’s license. Foreign birth certificate/passport, ITIN, and residency sufficient

http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/Drivers/New-Drivers/pages/Your-First-Driver-License.aspx

New York

Name DOB Residency

Name (EAD, SSC, Employee ID, School ID w/transcript, Diploma/GED)

DOB (EAD)


Each document has point value, need 6 points total: EAD (3 pts); SSC (2 pts); Employee ID (1 pt); School ID w/transcript (2 pts); Diploma/GED (1pt); W-2 (1pt)

http://www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/id44.pdf

North Carolina Age & Identity SSN Residency

Age & Identity (SSC, School Documents/diplomas, Marriage certificate from U.S., "Valid, unexpired documents issued by the US government")


Residency (EAD)

Under 18: 2 documents to prove Identity: SSC Birth

Certificate School

Transcript Passport Documents

issued by BIS*

*Bureau of Immigration Services- website outdated **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/examples/default.html#identity

North Dakota

Identity (Name & DOB)

SSN Residency

Identity (Name & DOB) (EAD)

SSN (SSC )



http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/dlinfo.htm#id






























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Ohio

Name & DOB SSN US citizenship or

legal presence Residency

Name & DOB (2 documents required) ( “USCIS Documents”*, SSC, Employer ID, School Record/ID, Marriage Certificate, Foreign birth certificate, Credit card, IRS/State tax form)

SSN (SSC )

US citizenship or legal presence ( “USCIS Documents”***)

Residency (Pay stub, Bank/Credit Statement, Utility bill****, Tax return, School records)

Under 18, Parent/guardian sign- for permit, parent need to show 2 documents to prove identity

*One document from primary list required. EAD is not listed, but the list includes “USCIS documents” as which the EAD could be accepted” **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Does not list specific USCIS documents ****Pay stub within 6 months; utility bill within 60 days

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/acceptable_id_documents.stm

Oklahoma

Identity Legal presence SSN Residency

Identity + Legal presence (2 documents required) (See Notes*, SSC)

SSN (SSC )


*One document from primary list required. Only primary documents accepted for Identity + legal presence for non-citizens are: Foreign passport (with I-94 if

applicable) and Alien Registration Card


http://www.dps.state.ok.us/dls/dlid.htm

Oregon

Legal Presence, Identity & DOB

SSN Residency

Legal Presence, Identity & DOB (EAD)

SSN (SSC )

Residency (W-2/1099, Pay stub, Utility bill, Bank/Credit statement, School records, Lease, US marriage certificate, Mail from government agency)

If under 18, require school enrollment, completion form

http://cms.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/driverid/idproof.aspx#lname





















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Pennsylvania


Identity Non-citizens must bring ALL of the following:

o SSC o Valid passport o All original USCIS/immigration documents o Written verification from school/employer (if

student/employment status only)

SSN (SSC )

Residency (2 documents required) (W-2, utility bills, Tax records, Lease)

If under 18, proof of residency not required


http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/dl_forms/dl-180.pdf

Rhode Island

Identity SSN Signature Residency

Identity (EAD)

SSN (SSC, Verification letter from SSA)

Signature (SSC, Work ID, School ID)

Residency (Pay stub*, Utility bill, Bank statement, School records for current year)

*Pay stub, Utility bill, bank statement must be from within 60 days of application.

http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/forms/license/LI-1.pdf

South Carolina

Identity, DOB, POB, Authorized Length of Stay

SSN Residency

Identity, DOB, POB, Authorized Length of Stay (EAD, SSC*)

SSN (SSC, Pay stub, W-2, Letter from SSA)

Residency (Employment records***, School records for the current year, Utility bills, Bank statement)

* Must show BOTH a SSC and an EAD. Also requires "additional documents authorizing current stay for the specific visa status granted" **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Employment records, utility bills, and bank statement must be no more than 90 days old)

http://www.scdmvonline.com/dmvnew/default.aspx?n=initial_driver_license

























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South Dakota

Identity, DOB, lawful status

SSN Residency

Identity, DOB, lawful status (EAD)


Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stub, Utility bill, School transcript, Rent receipt, Bank/credit statement, Tax document)


http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/obtain_a_license.aspx

Tennessee

Legal Presence or authorized stay


Legal Presence or authorized stay (EAD)

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, W-2, Pay stub, School records)

SSN (SSC )

Residency (2 documents required) (EAD, Pay stub***, Work ID, W-2, Utility bill, Bank statement)

Under 18, For permit, require proof of school attendance or progress;

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Pay stub, Utility bill, Bank statement dated w/i 4 months

http://www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/dlnew.shtml

Texas

Identity U.S. Citizen or

lawful presence SSN Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, W-2)

U.S. Citizen or lawful presence (Document showing DA status, EAD)

SSN (SSC, Letter from SSA)

Residency (W-2, Pay stub***, Utility bill, Mail from government agency, School/college transcript)

Under 18, require Verification of Enrollment and Attendance from School

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document. **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Pay stub, Utility bill, Mail from gov’t agency dated within 90 days

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm























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Utah

Identity and Legal/Lawful status

SSN Residency

(2 proofs)

Identity and Legal/Lawful status (EAD, Document approving DA status)

SSN (SSC, W-2, Pay stub )

Residency (2 documents required) (Bank statement***, Credit card bill, Utility bill, School transcript)

*To get a Driving Privilege Card, DA status or EAD not necessary: Foreign Birth Certificate, ITIN, School/Work ID, and 2 proofs of Residency are sufficient

**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful status document expires.

***Bank statement, credit card bill, utility bill dated within 60 days; School transcript within 90 days.

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/acceptable_id.html

Vermont

Identity Lawful Presence SSN Residency

Identity (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, Employer ID, Foreign birth certificate, IRS/State tax forms, School records/ID)

Lawful Presence (EAD, Passport***)

SSN (SSC )

Residency (2 documents required) (Utility bill, Lease, Mail with current address)

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document.


***Persons granted deferred action status required to present BOTH Passport and EAD

http://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/drivers/foreign_international

Virginia

Identity Legal Presence SSN Residency

Identity (2 documents required)

(EAD*, SSC, School records)

Legal Presence (USCIS form I-797***)

SSN (SSC, W-2, Pay stub )

Residency (W-2, Pay stub****, Utility bills, Bank statement, W-2)

If under 19, need only 1 proof of identity

*One document from primary list required. EAD accepted as a primary identification document.


***EAD not listed for Legal Presence, but approval for DA could meet “USCIS form I-797 displaying applicant’s name” The I-797 for an I-765 petition not accepted

****Pay stub, bank statement, and utility bills dated w/i 2 months.

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf























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Washington Identity SSN Residency

Identity (EAD*)

SSN (SSC)

Residency (Utility bill, School records, Bank/Credit statement)

*Deferred Action status, EAD, or SSN not needed for a driver’s license. Birth Certificate, foreign passport (expired within 5 years), school transcript, Border Crossing Card, enough for a driver’s license

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idproof.html

West Virginia Nonimmigrant-specific requirements

Non-immigrants required to provide following: SSC

Valid foreign passport with English translation

I-94

Visa* (See Notes)

Residency (2 documents required) (W-2, Pay stub, Utility bills***, Bank Statement, Lease)

All original INS documents to verify status and length of authorized stay

*Visa “A visa issued by the United States if the applicant is from a nation whose citizens are required by the United States to obtain a visa” **Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires. ***Utility bills not more than 60 days old

http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Drivers-Licenses/Pages/default.aspx

Wisconsin

Name & DOB Identity Legal presence Residency

Name & DOB (EAD)

Identity (SSC, Marriage Certificate, College ID)

Legal presence (EAD, Document showing approve deferred action status)

Residency (Pay check*, Utility bill, Cell phone bill, Bank statement, School records, College ID, Employee ID, Lease)

If under 18, Not require proof of residency

*Pay check, utility bill, cell phone bill, bank statement issued within 90 days **Limited Term license- license will expire when legal presence/authorized stay document expires. Legal presence document must be for minimum 1 year with at least 6 months remaining

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/doc/index.htm
























Specific to Minors

Notes Links

(Document Lists)

Wyoming Identity SSN Residence

Identity (EAD)

SSN (SSC, W-2, Bank statement with SSN)

Residence (2 documents required) (W-2/1099, Pay stub, Utility bill, Lease, School records)

**Limited Term license- license will expire when legal presence/authorized stay document expires.

http://www.dot.state.wy.us/files/content/sites/wydot/files/shared/Driver_Services/2012%20Required%20Documents.pdf









