REAL ID DOCUMENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

To obtain a new learner’s permit, driver’s license or identity (ID) card, or to obtain a verified driver’s license or ID card, you will need to provide
valid/unexpired, original documents, or certified copies. Out of state learner’s permits are not transferable.
Photocopies, notarized photocopies, non-certified copies of forms that require certification, and damaged or mutilated documents are not
acceptable. DMV will scan and store images of all original documents.

Two (2) forms of the same identification will not be accepted. If any document presented is in a language other than English, it must be trans-
lated by a DMV approved translator.

You must satisfy sections A , B , C and if applicable, D and E .

A 2 IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: SECONDARY document list

You must present two (2) forms of identification; at least £ Social Security Card (Not laminated or metal. Sixteen (16) and
one of the documents must be from the Primary document older must sign)
list. £ Connecticut issued driver’s license, learner’s permit, or ID card
(You may be required to surrender your driver’s license or
PRIMARY document list ID card)
US born £ Out of State US, US Territory, or Canadian photo driver’s license,
£ US or US Territory Birth Certificate or Registration of Birth photo learner’s permit or photo ID card (You may be required to
(Hospital issued and Puerto Rico issued prior to July 1, 2010 surrender your driver’s license or ID card)
not acceptable; foreign place of birth see Non-US Born) £ Certified school transcript (School photo ID is not acceptable)
£ US Passport or Passport Card £ Marriage or Civil Union Certificate (certified copy issued by
Non-US born town/city)
£ US Passport or Passport Card £ Court Order: Must contain full name and date of birth (i.e. name
£ Foreign Passport w/ supporting documents (See Section D change, adoption, marriage or civil union dissolution). Does not
below)* include abstract of criminal or civil conviction
£ Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)* £ Connecticut Pistol or Revolver Permit
£ Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)* £ US Military ID or dependent card with photo
£ Permanent Resident Card (I-551)* £ Military discharge/separation papers (DD-214)
£ US Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350 £ State or Federal Employee Identification with signature and
or FS-545) photo and/or physical description with or without date of birth
£ Employment Authorization Document (I-766)* £ CT Department of Correction certificate CN101503 (which is only
issued prior to release)
FULL LEGAL NAME £ Pilot’s license (issued by the US DOT Federal Aviation
By law, the full name shown on the Primary document is Administration)
your legal name and will be printed on your card. If your £ Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
name is different than the Primary document, see £ Federally Recognized Tribal Member ID card
Section E below. £ DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI,
* Subject to Systematic Alien Verification of Eligibility (SAVE) FAST)
(See Section D below) £ Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
£ Federal Bureau of Prisons Identification Card

B SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

By law, you must provide your Social Security number, which Non-US Citizens who are not eligible for a Social Security number
must be verified with the Social Security Administration. must present an ineligibility letter from the Social Security
Administration.

C 2 FORMS OF PROOF OF CONNECTICUT RESIDENCY:

You must provide two (2) different forms of documentation from £ Bank statement showing the bank’s name and mailing address
the list below to prove Connecticut residency. £ Pre-printed pay stub showing your employer’s name and address
£ Property or excise tax bill dated within the previous twelve
These documents must be from two (2) different sources and (12) months
MUST: £ Valid unexpired CT driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card
with the same address
• Show your name and your Connecticut residence address £ Current valid homeowner’s, renter’s policy or motor vehicle
• Be dated within ninety (90) days (unless stated otherwise insurance card or policy dated within the previous 12 months
below) £ Current valid Connecticut motor vehicle registration
• Be computer generated (typed) £ Current motor vehicle loan statement for a motor vehicle
• Be a hard copy registered in your name
NOTE: The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) residing at the same £ Residential mortgage, lease or rental contract showing
address of a minor may provide any two (2) of the acceptable signatures from all parties needed to execute the agreement and
documents, addressed to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), to dated within the previous twelve (12) months
prove the minor’s residency. £ Change-of-address confirmation from the United States Postal
Service showing your prior and current address (Form CNL107)
Acceptable Documents £ Official school records showing enrollment
£ Postmarked mail (address may be handwritten) £ Report card
£ Bill from a bank or mortgage company, utility company, credit
card company, doctor or hospital

D LEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES (Non-US born): • Non-US Citizens who are not eligible for a Social Security number
must present an ineligibility letter from the Social Security
Legal status will be verified using Systematic Alien Administration and are not qualified for a verified driver’s license
Verification of Eligibility (SAVE) which may take ten (10) or ID card.
business days or more.
• Only US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for a
£ US Passport or Passport Card verified driver’s license or ID card. If you are not eligible for a
£ I-94 verified driver’s license or ID card, you will be issued a
£ I-551 stamp in foreign passport non-verified (Not for Federal Identification) driver’s license or ID
£ Permanent Resident Card or Resident Alien Card card.
£ Employment Authorization Document (I-766)
£ Refugee Travel Document • An individual with B1/B2, waiver-tourist (WT), or waiver-business
£ F1 requires I-20 and I-94 (WB) visitor status is NOT eligible to obtain a CT driver’s license
£ J1 requires DS2019 and I-94 or ID card.

E NAME CHANGE DOCUMENTS (if applicable): If there have been multiple name changes, you must provide
£ Marriage or civil union certificate (certified copy issued by documentation to prove the continuity of the names.
town/city)
£ Marriage or civil union dissolution NOTE: Your new name must match the name that is on file with the
£ Probate court name change document Social Security Administration (SSA). Visit the SSA first to change
£ DHS Petition for Name Change (USCIS Form N-662) your name. Allow at least forty-eight (48) hours for SSA to update its
system.

If you have a question regarding acceptable documents, please call the DMV Contact Center at 860-263-5700
or visit ct.gov/dmv.
DI-3 REV. 12-2024