Proof of Identity
Primary Identification – You MUST have the original document of one of the following that contains your complete name.
- Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766
- Non-expired proof of non-immigrant classification provided by DHS form I-94 with required supporting attachment(s). If a customer is unsure of the required documentation, they should bring all United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation with them. I-94s must be accompanied by a valid passport with a date of entry stamp. Certain classifications require additional documentation. Some examples are:
- F-1 and M-1 classification must be accompanied by an I-20
- J-1 or J-2 designation must be accompanied by a DS2019
- Refugee, asylee and parolee classifications must be accompanied by additional documentation;
- I-571 travel document/refugee travel permit
- I-512 parole letter accepted
- Immigration judge’s order granting asylum or cancellation of removal.
Notes:
- Documents must be valid for more than 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt. Upon identity and legal status verification, a driver license or ID card will be issued within 60 days and mailed to the address on the driver record. The driver license or ID card will be issued for the period of time specified on the USCIS document, up to a maximum of one year.
- If lawful status or identification is not verified, a denial of issuance letter will be
mailed to you.
Proof of Social Security
You MUST have the original document of one of the following that contains your complete name and Social Security Number.
- Social Security Card
- W-2 form (not handwritten)
- Pay check/stub
- SSA-1099
- 1099 form (not handwritten)
If you do not have a Social Security number, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you were never issued, or are ineligible for a Social Security number.
Proof of Residential Address
You MUST have ANY TWO of the following documents. Copies are accepted.
Current driver license or ID card may not be used as proof of residential address.
- Household information document- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental/lease agreement
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Valid Florida Vehicle/Vessel Registration or Title
- Utilities bills – (Ex. water, gas, electricity, cell phone, cable) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Automobile Payment Booklet (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Selective Service card (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Medical or Health card and/or Medical bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Homeowner’s and/or Automobile insurance policy or bill (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Employer Documentation (latest W-2 form or 1099 form) or paycheck stub (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Financial Statements (bank, credit cards or investment accounts) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Mail/Documents issued by Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies) (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department or Department of Corrections dated with last 60 days
Customers, EXCLUDING MINORS, who do not have any of the above documents in their name, may have the person they reside with complete a Certification of Address form along with two proof of address documents listed on that form. The person the customer lives with must be present at the issuance office or must sign a Certification of Address form in the presence of a notary. Parents/Guardians of a minor must provide two proofs of address in their name from the list above along with documentation establishing family or guardian relationship i.e., Birth Certificate, court guardianship documents, or adoption paperwork etc. The completion of the Certification of Address form is not required.
TWO (2) acceptable proofs of residential address (in the name of the person you reside with)
Must provide one (1) household information document with the residential address in the name of the person you reside with:
- Deed
- Mortgage Agreement
- Recent Monthly Mortgage Statement
- Rental or Lease Agreement
AND must provide one (1) supporting document with the residential address in the name of the person you reside with:
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Selective Service Card
- Florida Vehicle or Vessel Documentation
- Utility Bills dated within the last 60 days (ex. water, gas, electricity, telephone/cell, cable, etc)
- Financial Statement dates within the last 60 days (ex. bank, credit card or investment account statements)
- Professional license issued by a U.S, government agency
- Employer Documentation (latest W-2 form or 1099 form) or paycheck stub (must be dated within the last 60 days)
- Insurance policy or bill for homeowner’s and/or automobile dated within last 60 days
- Documents issued by federal, state, county or city government agencies dated with last 60 days
- FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff’s department or Department of Corrections dated with last 60 days