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Applying for a license or ID? You’ll Need the Following Documents
To ensure your application process is as smooth as possible, remember:
W driver’s licensefor an original Michigan
hen applying
or state identification
To double-check that you have all Documents must be originals or copies Documents are subject to departmental
card, you must present documentation of:
the correct documentation before certified with a raised seal or stamp. review and approval. Additional
1. A valid Social Security number or visiting a Secretary of State office. information may be required. The
proof of ineligibility. Faxed or photocopied documents will
If you have any questions about NOT be accepted. department may retain images or
2. Legal presence in the U.S. what is required, call the copies of any document presented.
3. Identity. Department of State Information Foreign driver’s licenses are accepted In some cases, document approval
4. Michigan residency (at least two Center at (888) SOS-MICH as proof of driving experience only. may not occur in the same day and
documents are required). (767-6424) toll free for assistance. may require an additional visit.
Legal presence Proof of Michigan residency
1 Your Social Security number
or letter of ineligibility 2 3 Identity verification
4
Present ONE of the following to demonstrate a At least ONE of the following must be Present original documents to establish identity. Bring at least TWO documents with your
valid Social Security number or ineligibility. presented: MORE THAN ONE document may be required. name and Michigan residential address.
K Social Security card. K Original certified birth certificate K Out-of-state or Canadian driver’s license K Utility bill or credit card bill issued
K W-2, SSA-1099 or non-SSA 1099 form. issued by a government unit in the or ID card. (Licenses or cards expired within the last 90 days. (Electronic
K Pay stub containing your name and
U.S. or U.S. territory. for less than one year will be accepted.) copies are acceptable.)
K Valid, unexpired U.S. passport. K Marriage license issued in the U.S. K Account statement from a bank or
K Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card K Divorce decree issued in the U.S.
Social Security number.
K Valid U.S. military ID card with
other financial institution issued
(I-551) issued after December 1997. K U.S. court order for a name change. within the last 90 days. (Electronic
K Certificate of Citizenship K Photo ID card issued by a federal or
photo (DD-2 or CAC card). copies are acceptable.)
K Michigan high school, college or
(Documents expired less than one
(N-560, N-561 or N-645). Michigan government agency.
K Certificate of Naturalization
year will also be accepted.)
K Letter of ineligibility from the K Valid U.S. military ID card with photo university report cards or transcripts
(N-550, N-570 or N-578). (DD-2 or CAC card). (Documents expired less than two years old.
K Consular Report of Birth Abroad K Mortgage, lease or rental agreement.
Social Security Administration.
less than one year will also be accepted.)
K U.S. military discharge or separation
Letters that are more than 30 days
old will not be accepted. issued by the U.S. Department of (Lease and rental agreements must
State (FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545). documents, such as a DD-214. include the landlord’s telephone
Note: All Social Security information will be verified. K Valid, unexpired foreign passport in K Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa number.)
your name with English subtitles or Indians Tribal ID card. K Pay stub or earnings statement
translation, with stamped I-94 and K Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa issued with the name and address of
an unexpired U.S. visa. and Chippewa Indians Tribal ID card. the employer.
K Valid, unexpired Employment K Michigan Department of Corrections K Life, health, auto or home insurance
Authorization Card (I-688, I-688A, prisoner ID card. (This document policy.
I-688B or I-766). requires verification.) K Federal, state or local government
K Valid, unexpired Refugee Travel K Michigan driver education certificate. documents, such as receipts, licenses
Document (I-571) with stamped I-94. (For applicants age 18 and younger.) or assessments.
K Approved U.S. Department of Labor K Michigan adoption record. K Michigan title and registration.
certification with a valid, unexpired K U.S. school records, such as school (The registration must show current
foreign passport in your name with ID cards with name and photo, residential address.)
English subtitles or translation, with diplomas, transcripts or yearbooks.
K A second document from group #2
stamped I-94 and an unexpired U.S. visa. Note: Residency documents in a family member’s
name may be used if the family relationship can be
Note: Your first/last name and date of birth on your may also be accepted. The identity established by other forms of documented proof.
legal presence and identity documents should match. If requirement may also be met if two
your current legal name is different from the name on of the following documents are
your birth certificate or legal presence document, you presented: foreign passport, I-94,
must show legal proof of the name change, such as an
Employment Authorization Card,
SOS-428 (03/08)
original marriage license, divorce decree or court order.
Refugee Travel Document or U.S. visa. www.Michigan.gov/sos
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