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Transcript of 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 Please be mindful that websites can be outdated or mistaken, and to follow up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
(Document Lists)
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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
Proof of SSN Residency
Identification & Age (2 documents required) (EAD*, SSC, W-2, Employee ID, Bank Card, Credit Card, School ID, )
Proof of SSN (SSC, W-2)
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website)
* 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)
Residency (Residency 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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
California
DOB and legal presence
Proof of SSN Residency
DOB & legal presence (EAD)
Proof of SSN (SSC)
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website)
**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)
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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)
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires
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)
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires
http://www.gathergoget.com/checklist/checklist.aspx
Georgia
Identity & Lawful Presence
Proof of SSN Residency
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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)
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website)
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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)
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.
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/IdentificationRequirements_English.pdf
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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)
SSN (SSC, W-2, Pay stub)
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/
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
Nebraska
Identity SSN Residency
Identity (EAD)
SSN (SSC, W-2, Pay stub)
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)
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website )
*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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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)
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website )
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")
SSN (SSC, W-2/1099, Pay stub)
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 )
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website )
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/dlinfo.htm#id
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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 )
Residency (Residency documents not listed on website )
*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
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
Pennsylvania
Identity SSN Residency
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
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
South Dakota
Identity, DOB, lawful status
SSN Residency
Identity, DOB, lawful status (EAD)
SSN (SSC, W-2/1099, Pay stub)
Residency (2 documents required) (Pay stub, Utility bill, School transcript, Rent receipt, Bank/credit statement, Tax document)
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/obtain_a_license.aspx
Tennessee
Legal Presence or authorized stay
Identity SSN Residency
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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.
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
***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.
**Limited Term license- license will expire when lawful presence/authorized stay document expires.
***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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(Document Lists)
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
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
Updated September 5, 2012
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
(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
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