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Proof of Name
Point Value
New York State
Residence
Proof
New York State Benefit/Medicaid Card WITHOUT Photo
U.S. Cash Card (ATM) (must have signature and pre-printed name)
Valid Major U.S. Credit Card
U.S. Employee ID Card
U.S. High School Diploma OR GED
U.S. Supermarket Check Cashing Card (must have signature and pre-printed name)
U.S. Union Card
Veterans Universal Access Photo ID Card
Tribal Birth Certificate from a Federally recognized tribe, proving birth in the U.S. *
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card *
Canadian Birth Certificate with St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Photo ID Card*
* Only if applying for a Standard document.
C) Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name (continued)
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If you cannot meet the New York State Residence requirements, you may be eligible for a Standard document. The Standard document will not
be accepted for boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building without a secondary ID.
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Complete Application for Permit, Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card (form MV-44).
2. Present required proofs of identification. You may visit the New York State DMV’s online document guide at
https://process.dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide
OR refer to the tables on pages 2 & 3 for acceptable proofs.
3. License and Learner Permit applicants must pass a Vision Test.
4. Pay fees. You can pay with credit card, cash, or check or money order payable to: “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”.
REQUIREMENTS:
l Social Security Ineligibility:
s If you are not eligible to have a Social Security Number, you must provide a letter
from the Social Security Administration (SSA) dated within 30 days of your office
visit stating you are not eligible for a Social Security Number. You must also
show the Department of Homeland Security documentation that was issued
by the SSA to determine you are not eligible.
s For information on how to obtain a duplicate card or for your local SSA
office address, go to www.ssa.gov
l One Proof Per Source or Type:
s DMV will not accept more than one document of the
same type of proof or from the same source. For
example, DMV will accept only one major credit card
statement or one utility bill, or DMV will not accept a
bank statement and a credit card statement from the
same financial institution.
l Mutilated Documents:
s DMV will not accept any damaged or mutilated
documents, or documents with any alterations or
erasures. DMV will confiscate any document that
appears to be fraudulent. If you submit a fraudulent
document, you could be subject to criminal prosecution.
l Full Legal Name:
s The combination of your full legal name - first, middle
(if applicable), last and suffix (if applicable). This full
name will appear on your card.
s If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce,
or legal name change, you must bring original or
certified copies documenting the change (marriage
certificate, divorce decree, court issued documents).
If your name has changed multiple times, you must
bring multiple documents that link all names.
l Temporary Lawful Status:
s If you have temporary lawful status, be prepared to show current
documentation.
l Additional Social Security Card Options:
s If you have a valid New York State Photo Document, you may submit one of
the following documents instead of your Social Security Card. The document
must display your full Social Security Number.
■ Federal or New York State Income Tax W-2
■ Annual Social Security Statement (SSA-1099)
■ Federal or New York State Income Tax or Earning Statement (SSA-1099)
l Current New York State Address:
s Each document must show your current address in New York State.
s An address with a P.O. box is not acceptable.
s Your current address will appear on your REAL ID or Enhanced document.
l Foreign Passport:
s If you are submitting a foreign passport as proof of lawful status, you
must have either:
■ a valid Visa and an I-94 issued by Immigration & Naturalization Service/
Department of Homeland Security or Stamp Issued by Customs & Border Patrol
■ a valid I-551 stamp - Type of Lawful Status determined by Department
of Homeland Security verification
■ a valid I-551 statement on the Visa - Type of Lawful Status determined by
Department of Homeland Security verification
U.S. Marriage or Divorce Record OR Court issued Name Change Decree
U.S. Military Dependent ID
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Mark the box to track the documents you plan to bring to the DMV office.
Add the Proof of Name points you marked in Sections A, B & C together
(must total at least 6 points)
Current address must appear pre-printed on the document to be used as a Residence Proof (P.O. Box is not
acceptable). Electronic statements and e-bills must be printed. Only one of each proof can be accepted.