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Standard DL–ID Card- Acceptable Documents List

Build your checklist of Acceptable Documents by using the interactive process below to satisfy Ohio and/or federal requirements.
Once completed, print and/or email the checklist to help you acquire all needed documentation before going to a Deputy Registrar Agency to obtain your driver license or identification card.

To prove identity, you must show proof of the following five elements

1-Full Legal Name*; 2-Date of Birth; 3-Proof of U.S. Legal Presence; 4-Social Security Number; 5-Proof of Address

To prove an element, the element must be contained on the document. One document from this list may be presented for a duplicate or renewal issuance (does not apply to Non U.S. citizens).

Acceptable documents that contain a current Ohio street address are acceptable to prove address

NOTE: Customers are encouraged to use this checklist to prepare in advance of visiting a Deputy Registrar agency. Use of this checklist does not guarantee issuance of a DL-ID. Issuance will be based on the validity and acceptance of actual documents presented at the time of the transaction.

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Full Legal Name

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Date of Birth

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Proof of U.S. Legal Presence

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Social Security Number

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Proof of Address

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Legal Name Change (if applicable)

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Elements

FULL LEGAL NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, PROOF OF U.S. LEGAL PRESENCE, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PROOF OF ADDRESS

BIRTH CERTIFICATE - Birth record, either original or certified copy, issued by an appropriate governmental agency of any state, territory, or possession of the United States

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A UNITED STATES PASSPORT or A UNITED STATES PASSPORT CARD - Valid and unexpired with photograph

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A CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD - Issued by the United States Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545

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CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION - Form N-550 or Form N-570 issued by DHS

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CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP - Form N-560 or Form N-561 issued by DHS

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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) DOCUMENTS - Appropriate documents, must be original and valid, or like documents issued by the successor agency to the USCIS showing the dates of legal presence

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CERTIFIED COPY OF COURT ORDER - Must contain the full name and date of birth of the applicant and signed by judge or magistrate

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MILITARY IDENTIFICATION - A valid United States military service or dependent identification document with photograph

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OFFENDER RELEASE IDENTIFICATION CARD - Valid cards issued by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, the Department of Youth Services, the U.S. Probation Department Northern District of Ohio or the U.S. Probation Department Southern District of Ohio. Commercial Driver License applicants and/or Non U.S. citizens must provide additional documents.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PROOF OF ADDRESS

SOCIAL SECURITY CARD - Issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA); metal card is not acceptable. Replacement cards can be ordered online through the Social Security Administration at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/replacement-card.html

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MEDICARE CARD - Displaying full Social Security Number

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W-2 WAGE AND TAX STATEMENT - Displaying full Social Security Number; cannot be handwritten. Current or last previous tax year

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1099 FORM - Displaying full Social Security Number; cannot be handwritten. Current or last previous tax year

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MILITARY DISCHARGE SEPARATION PAPERS - Displaying full Social Security Number

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SCHOOL RECORD or TRANSCRIPT - Original or certified copy; displaying full Social Security Number

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PAY STUB - Displaying applicant’s name and full Social Security Number; cannot be handwritten. Current or last previous tax year

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PROOF OF ADDRESS

OHIO BMV POSTCARDS or BMV CORRESPONDENCE - Issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

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CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT or ACCOUNT SUMMARY - From Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION STATEMENT - Checking, savings, investment or online bank statement; issued within the last 12 months

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FEDERAL or OHIO INCOME TAX RETURN FILING - Current or last previous tax year, with proof of filing

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COURT ORDER OF PROBATION, PAROLE, or MANDATORY RELEASE

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RENTER, HOMEOWNER, LIFE, or AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY or CARD - Current and valid

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LETTER FROM A COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY - The letter must be signed by an official of that college or university

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INSTALLMENT LOAN CONTRACT - From a bank or other financial institution

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CREDIT CARD STATEMENT - From a credit card issuer or retail store; issued within the last 12 months

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MORTGAGE ACCOUNT STATEMENT - From a bank or other financial institution; issued within the last 12 months

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OHIO MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE or REGISTRATION

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - Issued by a governmental agency (must list Ohio address)

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PROOF OF HOME OWNERSHIP - Property Deed, Property Tax Bill or Auditor Tax Statement

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ANNUAL or MULTI-YEAR OHIO RESIDENT HUNTING or FISHING LICENSE - Valid and unexpired

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OHIO SALES TAX STATEMENT or BUSINESS LICENSE

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SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENT

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ELECTRIC BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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TELEPHONE BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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WATER BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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SEWER BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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CABLE BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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SATELLITE BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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HEATING OIL BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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PROPANE PROVIDER BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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GAS BILL - Issued within the last 12 months

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OHIO CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT - A valid Ohio issued permit with photograph

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFITS STATEMENT - Issued by a governmental agency within the last 12 months

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TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) LETTER

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OHIO DRIVER LICENSE, LEARNER’S PERMIT or IDENTIFICATION CARD - Valid, or expired no longer than 6 months.

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BMV 2336 "PROOF OF OHIO RESIDENCY – CERTIFIED STATEMENT" - In the case of a dependent child, from the CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN who has proof for the same address, signed in the presence of a BMV official.

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BMV 2336 "PROOF OF OHIO RESIDENCY – CERTIFIED STATEMENT" - In the case of a married person, from the applicant's spouse who has proof for the same address, signed in the presence of a BMV official. Proof of marital relationship is required

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BMV 2336 "PROOF OF OHIO RESIDENCY – CERTIFIED STATEMENT" - In the case of a nursing home patient, issued by a nursing home official

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BMV 2336 "PROOF OF OHIO RESIDENCY – CERTIFIED STATEMENT" - In the case of a homeless person, issued by a homeless shelter official

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BMV 2336 "PROOF OF OHIO RESIDENCY – CERTIFIED STATEMENT" - In the case of an applicant whose address is confirmed by an authorized agent from a half-way house, faith-based institution, or other legitimate social services agency

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Supplemental Documents

CREDIT CARD

EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION CARD

HEALTH INSURANCE CARD

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE or MARRIAGE LICENSE

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFIT CARD

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD – With photograph; issued by recognized school, college or university

NOTE: STATE ISSUED DRIVER LICENSE - Issued by any state, territory, or possession of the United States, with photograph, valid and unexpired, is acceptable for waiving driver exam testing requirements.

*Supplemental documents may be presented when an Ohio credential is not presented at time of duplicate or renewal issuance, and Ohio credential is valid and verifiable in the Ohio BMV system (does not apply to Non U.S. citizens).

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