| Required Identity Documentation for Driver License, Permit and ID Card Transactions |
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Proof of Full Legal Name (What is Full Legal Name?)
Proof of Legal Presence/Full Legal Name/Identity/Date of Birth
Proof of Social Security Number
Proof of Residence Address
Resources for Obtaining Identity and Legal Presence Documents
FAQs about the legal presence requirements
Important Information
Every time you visit a DMV field office to conduct business regarding a driver license, driver permit or identification card you are required to bring proof of your full legal name, legal presence, identity, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN). If your address has changed since you were last issued a card, you will also need to bring proof of residence address.
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| Proof of Full Legal Name |
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Your full legal name is the name as it appears on your proof of legal presence. If the name you wish to be issued under is different than your name as it appears on your proof of legal presence document, you will be required to provide at least one of the following documents verifying your legal name change.
- An official government issued marriage certificate/license including city, county or state (signed by a government official and including a stamp to show that the document has been filed);
- A certificate of Registered Domestic Partnership issued by city, county or state Vital Statistics agency;
- A U.S. city, county or state court-issued divorce decree, judgment of dissolution of marriage, annulment of marriage decree, judgment of dissolution of domestic partnership, or annulment of domestic partnership;
- A government-issued death certificate (signed by a government official and including a stamp to show that the document has been filed);
- A U.S. city, county or state court-issued adoption decree;
- A U.S. city, county or state court-issued legal name change decree;
- A U.S. city, county or state court-issued custody decree or guardianship decree.
All legal name change documents must be issued by a U.S. or foreign government agency that is authorized to issue such documents. The document must be a legible and unaltered original or certified copy with a government seal, stamp or other official imprint.
All documents submitted must be acceptable to DMV. DMV has the discretion to reject or to require additional evidence to verify your full legal name change.
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| Legal Presence/Identity/Date of Birth Requirement |
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One document from the list below is required when applying for an original, renewal or replacement driver license, driver permit or identification card.
Important: Your full legal name is the name shown on your legal presence/identity document. If your current name is different than the name shown on your legal presence/identity document, you will be required to provide additional documents proving your legal name change.
If your date of birth is incorrect on your legal presence/identity source document you will be required to have the source document corrected before it will be accepted as proof of your legal presence, full legal name, identity and date of birth.
Legal presence means that a person is a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or otherwise legally present in the U.S. All applicants for an original, renewal or replacement driver license, driver permit or ID card must provide a document proving legal presence. All documents must be original or certified copies from the issuing agency.
Acceptable proof of legal presence and full legal name include:
- Birth document issued by a city, county or state in the U.S., District of Columbia, Census Bureau or a US Territory (American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands and Canal Zone.
- The document cannot be laminated.
- DMV will not accept birth documents issued by a non-government agency, such as a hospital issued birth certificate, hospital issue birth card, hospital issued hospital birth registration or a baptismal certificate.
- A U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
- A U.S. Government issued Certification of Birth (DS-1350 or FS-545).
- A Request for Verification of Birth (DD372) that must include signature of recruiting officer and date, signature, date and official seal or stamp of the Vital record agency and representative.
- Report of Child Born Abroad of American Parent(s).
- A valid U.S. Passport, Passport Card or Emergency Passport expired no more than 5 years.
- A valid Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) or Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) or Republic of Palau Passport expired no more than 5 years.
- A tribal ID card of the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.
- A valid foreign passport not expired and that includes the Arrival/Departure Record (I-94, CBP I-94A or a page within the passport stamped “Processed for I-551”, or Notice of Action (I-797A). (NOTE: The I-797 is the receipt received showing that you have applied for a change or extension of your legal presence. DMV will only accept the I-797A approving the change requested as proof of your legal presence.)
- I-94, CBP I-94 or CBP I-94A stamped “Refugee” or “Asylee.”
- I-94, CBP I-94 or CBP I-94A stamped “Paroled Until” or “Parolee”.
- I-94 with attached photo stamped “Upon Endorsement serves as Temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residency for one year.
- One of the following U.S. Department of Homeland Security documents, not expired:
- Temporary Resident ID Card (I-688);
- Employment Authorization Card (I-688A, I-688B, and I-766);
- Certificate of Citizenship;
- Resident Alien Card or Permanent Resident Card;
- Certificate of Naturalization;
- Permit to Re-enter (I-327);
- Refugee Travel Document (I-571).
All documents must be original or a certified copy from the issuing agency. All documents submitted must be acceptable to DMV. DMV has the discretion to reject or to require additional evidence to verify your legal presence, full legal name, identity and date of birth.
For a birth document or proof of name change visit:www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
For a passport visit:http://travel.state.gov/passport/
Other contacts are your local legal aid office or the non-profit Immigration Counseling Services in Portland at 503-221-1689.
If you are having problems meeting the requirements, you can reach DMV Customer Assistance specialists by calling the number for your local DMV office. Or in Portland call (503) 299-9999; in Salem call 503-945-5000; and in Eugene/Springfield call (541) 686-7855.
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| Social Security Number Requirement |
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You are required to provide proof of your SSN for an Oregon driving privilege or identification card.
Why is DMV collecting SSNs?
The Federal Welfare Reform Act includes the requirement that each state collect the SSNs of all drivers to assist in the enforcement of child support laws.
Anyone who has been issued an SSN by the United States Social Security Administration will be required to provide it to DMV. [OAR 735-062-0005] DMV will not issue, renew, or replace a driver permit, driver license or identification card unless you provide proof of your SSN. Customers who are not eligible for an SSN will be required to provide proof they are not eligible. Customers who refuse to provide proof of and disclose their SSN, have never been issued an SSN or refuse to provide proof they are not eligible for an SSN will not be issued an Oregon driving privilege or identification card.
DMV will verify the SSN provided with the Social Security Administration (SSA). If the SSN you provide does not match the Social Security Administration record you will be required to resolve the issue prior to DMV issuing a driver license, driver permit or identification card.
Federal regulations require that applicants for a commercial driver license (CDL) or CDL instruction permit have a verifiable SSN, no exceptions.
What if I don't have a SSN?
If you have never been issued a SSN by the Social Security Administration and are eligible for an SSN, you will be required to obtain a SSN from the Social Security Administration before DMV will issue an Oregon driving privilege or identification card.
If you are not eligible for a SSN, you must provide proof you are ineligible and sign a Statement of Not Eligible for Social Security Number form certifying that you are ineligible for a SSN.
Who will see my SSN?
DMV takes the responsibility to safeguard personal information very seriously. DMV employees receive training on how to safeguard records and are required to follow state and federal privacy laws. Your SSN will not be displayed on your driver license, driver permit or identification card, or released on DMV records. Access to your SSN is allowed only to qualified government agencies.
Acceptable Proof of Social Security Number
- A Social Security Card or other SSA documentation - may be laminated. Metal souvenir cards and photocopies are not acceptable;
- A copy of a state or federal tax document;
- An employment record containing the SSN;
- A military document containing the SSN;
- A document from the Social Security Administration validating the SSN, such as a benefits letter;
- An out-of-state driver license, permit or ID card containing the SSN;
- Tribal ID Card containing the SSN;
- Medical Benefits Card containing the SSN
- Any acceptable document submitted as proof of legal presence/identity containing the SSN.
Acceptable Proof of Ineligibility for a Social Security Number
- A document issued by the SSA;
- A document issued by a Federal agency or Federal court which demonstrates the customer is ineligible for an SSN;
- An I-94, CBP I-94, CBP I-94A without the stamp noting “Employment Authorized”;
- IRS Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
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| Proof of Residence Address |
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You must provide at least one document from this list which proves your residence address if:
- This is your first time applying for an Oregon driving privilege or identification card; or
- Your address has changed since the last time you renewed or replaced your current driver license, driver permit or identification card.
Your residence address is the actual address where you physically reside. It is very important that you provide a good address when applying for a driving privilege or identification card. Failing to provide a good address will cause you to not receive your permanent driver license, driver permit or identification card. A mailing address may be used in addition to a residence address, but never in place of.
If you have an out-of-state residence and/or mailing address you will be required to provide proof that you are a resident of or domiciled in Oregon. You will be required to complete a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and provide acceptable proof. Proof for residency and/or domicile is noted on the back of the form.
Homeless
Individuals that are homeless may use a descriptive address such as "under the west end of the Burnside Bridge". Applicants needing to use a descriptive address must provide a mailing address and proof that he or she is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon.
You will be required to complete a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and submit acceptable documents at the time of application. Acceptable proofs of residency and/or domicile are noted on the back of the form.
Continuous Traveler
An applicant who travels continuously may use a residence address of "continuous traveler" if the applicant is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon but has no physical home in Oregon. For instance, an applicant who has retired from an Oregon employer may present papers indicating he/she sold a home in Oregon and purchased a motor home.
Applicants wanting to use a descriptive address as “continuous traveler” are required to provide a mailing address and prove that he or she is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon by completing a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and submitting acceptable proof. Acceptable proofs of residency and/or domicile are noted on the back of the form.
Acceptable Proof of Residence
- Marriage certificate/license containing the current residence address;
- Mortgage documents;
- Oregon DMV address sticker with residence address only, the sticker will not be accepted if it contains a mailing address.
- A statement from any person residing at the same residence address as the applicant. The person making the statement must accompany the applicant and present at least one acceptable document proving proof of current residence address;
- A utility statement of account, hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;
- Payment booklet;
- Oregon vehicle title or registration documents containing only residence address
- If the document contains a mailing address the document will not be accepted;
- If using a vehicle registration/title you must be the primary owner of the vehicle.
- Oregon voter notification card;
- Manufactured Structure Ownership documents issued only by Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services;
- Selective Service card;
- Medical or health card;
- Educational institution transcripts or other forms showing enrollment for the current school year;
- Proof of Enrollment form is not acceptable
- Unexpired professional license issued by an agency in the U.S.;
- Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status;
- An approved letter from Oregon State Hospital, Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Clinics, Assisted Care Facility/home, Adult Assisted Living Facility/home, homeless shelters, transitional service providers, or group/half way houses certifying the customer's residence address
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Mail from:
- Social Security Administration;
- U.S. Government agencies (including state, city and county agencies)
- Mail from DMV can only be addressed to the residence address (mail from DMVcontaining a mailing address is not acceptable);
- Mail from the United States Postal Service confirming an address change is not acceptable.
- Utility companies;
- Insurance companies;
- State and Federal Revenue Departments;
- Originators of out-of-state clearance letters; and
- Educational institutions.
NOTE: Mail must include applicants first and last name and cannot be addressed "in care of", "for", or "parent of". Mail addressed with a “forwarding label” or an “address label” affixed to the envelope or contents are not acceptable. Mail must be dated within 60 days of application.
All documents submitted must be acceptable to DMV. DMV has the discretion to reject or to require additional evidence to verify your residence address.
If you provide DMV with an address that is determined to be an address of a “mail service provider”, “false or fictitious” or an address known to be that of a “business”, you may be denied issuance or your privileges or card may be cancelled until you provide DMV with the address at which you physically reside.
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| Obtaining Legal Presence/Full Legal Name/Identity/Date of Birth Documents |
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For information or to request a certified copy of a birth certificate from another state or a US Territory or possession, refer to the National Center for Health Statistics.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services; a Bureau of Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
- National Customer Service Center 1 (800) 375-5283
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (202) 955-0307
All phone numbers are subject to change without notice.
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