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Proof of Name
Point Value
New York State
Residence
Proof
New York State Benefit/Medicaid Card WITHOUT Photo
Cash Card (ATM) (must have signature and pre-printed name)
Valid Major 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
SECTION C: Proof of New York State Residence and Additional Proofs of Name (continued)
* Not usable for an Enhanced or REAL ID Document ** Not usable for a Standard Document
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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 dmv.ny.gov/DocumentGuide
OR refer to the tables on pages 1 - 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”.
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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENHANCED & REAL ID:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
l Social Security Ineligibility (REAL ID only):
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
shown to 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 Foreign Language Documents:
s Documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by
a certified English translation in order to be accepted.
l Full Legal Name:
s Your document from Section B, on page 1, must show your full
first, full middle (if applicable), and full last name with suffix (if
applicable). This full name will appear on your card
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If your name has changed from the name on this document,
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. The documents below are acceptable for this
purpose, regardless of issuance date.
■ 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:
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a valid Visa and an I-94 issued by Immigration & Naturalization
Service/Department of Homeland Security or Stamp Issued by
Customs & Border Patrol
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a valid I-551 stamp - Type of Lawful Status determined by
Department of Homeland Security verification
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a valid I-551 statement on the Visa - Type of Lawful Status
determined by Department of Homeland Security verification
s A foreign passport without accompanying documentation can
be used as Proof of Date of Birth. It will NOT be accepted as
proof of lawful status and cannot be used for an Enhanced or
REAL ID document or any Non-Driver ID.
Health Insurance Card/Prescription Card to show current proof of health insurance coverage
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U.S. Court Document with the applicant named as a party *
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Foreign school report card/record with photo *
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Foreign school report card/record without photo *
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You must provide either 2 proofs of residency for an Enhanced or REAL ID document, or 1 proof of residency for a Standard License or Permit.
U.S. Marriage or Divorce Record issued by a state or local government OR Court issued Name Change Decree
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Foreign Marriage or Divorce Record (issued by government entity) OR Court Issued Name Change Decree *
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