Connecticut DMV Real ID Document Checklist PDF

REAL ID DOCUMENT CHECKLIST Connecticut DMV For Identity Verification 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 n...

REAL ID DOCUMENT CHECKLIST Connecticut DMV For Identity Verification 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 translated by a DMV approved translator. ct.gov/dmv/RealID 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 ID card, driver’s license or learner’s permit (You may be required to surrender your driver’s license or ID PRIMARY document list card) US born £ Out of State US photo driver’s license £ US or US Territory Birth Certificate or Registration of Birth £ US Territory or Canadian photo driver’s license (Hospital issued and Puerto Rico issued prior to July 1, 2010 £ Out of State US or Canadian issued photo learner’s permit not acceptable; foreign place of birth see Non-US Born) £ Certified school transcript (School photo ID is not acceptable) £ US Passport or Passport Card £ Baptismal certificate or similar document Non-US born £ Marriage or Civil Union Certificate (certified copy issued by £ US Passport or Passport Card town/city) £ Foreign Passport w/ supporting documents (See Section D £ Court Order: Must contain full name and date of birth (i.e. name below)* change, adoption, marriage or civil union dissolution). Does not £ Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)* include abstract of criminal or civil conviction £ Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)* £ Connecticut State Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers £ Permanent Resident Card (I-551)* £ US Military ID or dependent card with photo £ US Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350 £ Military discharge/separation papers (DD-214) or FS-545) £ State or Federal Employee Identification with signature and £ Employment Authorization Document (I-766)* photo and/or physical description with or without date of birth £ CT Department of Correction certificate (CN101503) 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) 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 do not qualify 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. DI-3 REV. 12-2023