In order to obtain a Driver’s License
(Initial, duplicate or renewal)
All documents must be original
The REAL ID Act of 2005 requires the following
documents:
When applying for a Real ID, please note there is a 1 month processing time, thus, you will be
issued a temporary license, until your Real ID credential is approved.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the St. Thomas BMV at 774-
4268, St. Croix BMV at 713-4268, or St. John 776-6262
2
Identification
Bring one (1):
o Certified U.S. birth certificate
o Valid, unexpired, U.S. passport
o Certificate of Naturalization
o Certificate of Citizenship
o Consular proof of birth abroad
o Alien registration receipt card (green card,
form I-551)
o Work Authorization Permit Card
Name Change (if applicable)
o Original or certified copy of all marriage
certificates or court orders that show your
name change(s) including Divorce Decrees.
(Uncertified photo copies are not valid)
Social Security Number (SSN) – (all
nine (9) digits must appear on the
document)
Bring one (1):
o Social Security Card
o DD 214
o SSA 1099
o NON-SSA 1099
o Stamped IRB Income Tax Return
4
Residential Address (NOT
post-office box)
Bring two (2):
o Deed, mortgage, payment
booklet, or rental agreement
o Utility bill or hookup/work order
o Property tax statement
o Home Insurance Statement
o Notarized statement from person
you live with along with one
address document (see above) in
that person’s name
o NO TWO (2) DOCUMENTS FROM
THE SAME SOURCE
Transfer of United States
License bring:
o Valid and unexpired license
o Driving record/history from the
state license issuance
BMV FORM NO. (2019-01) – REV. Jun. 23, 2020