U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

An original or certified copy of one of the following documents:

• U.S. birth certificate (hospital certificates are not accepted)
• Valid U.S. passport or passport card
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or form N-570
• Certificate of Citizenship, form N-560 or form N-561

Notice to Puerto Rican Customers

• Puerto Rican customers must present a birth certificate that was issued after July 1, 2010

Immigrants

An original or certified copy of one of the following documents:

• Valid alien registration receipt card (green card, form I-551)
• I-551 stamp in passport or on I-94
• Immigration judge’s order, containing the customer’s A-number (admissions number), granting asylum
• I-797, containing the customer’s A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum
• I-797, or another form from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer’s application for refugee status is approved
• Valid passport

Nonimmigrants

An original or certified copy of one of the following documents:

• Valid employment authorization card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-688B or I-766
• Non-expired proof of nonimmigrant 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; and 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
• Valid passport

Notice

Please be advised: 

• 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 four years.
• If lawful status or identification is not verified, a denial of issuance letter will be mailed to the customer.

Social Security card (copies are not accepted)

Option 1

Provide two documents from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian from the list below and a Parental Consent form from the person whose name is on the residential address documents. The individual whose name is on the documents and Parental Consent form must appear with you in person and sign the form in the presence of our personnel or they may sign the form in the presence of a notary public.

Option 2

Provide two documents from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom you reside from the list below and document(s) demonstrating family relationship, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, military dependent identification card and adoption record.

Option 3

If you're unable to provide documents to establish family relationship, you may provide two documents from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom you reside from the list below and a Certification of Address form from the person whose name is on the residential address documents. The individual whose name is on the documents and Certification of Address form must appear with you in person and sign the form in the presence of our personnel or they may sign the document in the presence of a notary public.

Acceptable Documents for Proof of Address

This is a sample list of documents that can be used to verify your residential address. Other documents may also be accepted.

• Household documents: Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or lease/rental agreement
• Florida voter registration card
• Valid Florida vehicle/vessel registration or title
• Utility bills: Water, gas, electricity, cell phone, or cable*
• Automobile payment booklet*
• Selective Service card*
• Medical card or bill*
• Insurance policy or bill: Homeowner’s or automobile*
• Employer documentation: W-2, 1099, or paycheck stub*
• Letter from a homeless shelter or transitional service provider verifying residence*
• Financial statements: Bank, credit cards, or investment accounts*
• Government mail/documents: Federal, State, County, or City*
• Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender: Certification of Address, Section A, and FDLE Registration form completed by the local sheriff's department*

*These documents must be dated within the last 30 days.