Primary Documents
Must Include Date of Birth
SEE ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS LIST (Form
BMV 2424 - English version)
In order to obtain any Temporary Permit, Driver License,
Commercial Driver License, State of Ohio Identification (ID) card or duplicate
of any of these items, the customer must present a
primary
and a
secondary
document satisfactory to prove both: (1) Name and date of birth and (2)
Social Security Number
(SSN), if ever assigned; or two
primary
documents. The
primary
document shall contain the full legal name. In addition each applicant shall
present along with the application identification, documents sufficient to
establish the person's true identity including the person's full legal name,
date of birth, legal presence in the United States, residence street address in
the state of Ohio (Ohio Administrative Code Sections 4501:1-1-19, 21, 22). Any
co-signer for a minor applicant must present a
primary
and a
secondary
document satisfactory to prove both: (1) Name and date of birth and (2)
Social Security Number
(SSN), if ever assigned.
Individuals who are renewing a current Ohio driver license,
Ohio commercial driver license (CDL), or Ohio identification (ID) card are not
required to present a Social Security card at an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
(BMV) license agency. An Ohio driver license, Ohio CDL, or Ohio ID card, which
is current, or has been expired for less than six months, is acceptable without
further proof of the applicant’s
Social Security Number
if it has been previously verified in the BMV’s records.
Only original documents or a copy
bearing an original certification by the issuing authority are acceptable.
Uncertified copies or copies of certified documents are not acceptable. Failure
to provide two acceptable identification documents and proof of residency in
Ohio shall result in the denial of the application.
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CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH - Either an
original or certified copy, with a seal, and issued by an appropriate
government agency.
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CERTIFIED COPY OF COURT ORDER - Must
contain the full name and date of birth of the applicant.
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DRIVER LICENSE - Any state,
territory, or possession of the United States, with photograph, current or
expired not more than six months.
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MILITARY IDENTIFICATION - A valid
United States military service or dependent identification document with
photograph.
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OFFENDER RELEASE CARD -Valid issued
by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction or DYS Department of
Youth Services; containing the person’s photograph, name, date of birth and
social security number.
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STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARD -
Any state, territory, or possession of the United States, with photograph,
current or expired not more than six months.
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STATE ISSUED LEARNERS PERMIT - Any
state, territory, or possession of the United States, with photograph,
current or expired not more than six months.
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UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND
IMMIGRATION SERVICE (USCIS) DOCUMENTS - Must be an original and valid,
or like documents issued by the successor agency to the USCIS.
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VALID PASSPORT - A valid passport or
United States Passport Card, with photograph or a passport with photograph
from another country accompanied by appropriate USCIS documents.
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Any other genuine and reliable document
approved by the registrar of motor vehicles.
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Additional documentation may be required if the documentation
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The applicant’s full legal name shall consist of
the applicant’s current first (given) name, middle initial, and last name
(surname). If the primary and secondary documents presented do not establish the
applicant’s full legal name, or the names on the documents are inconsistent, the
applicant shall present additional documents to establish the full legal name to
the satisfaction of the registrar or deputy registrar. The following documents
shall be acceptable for this purpose: a marriage certificate or marriage
license; a certified copy of a decree of divorce, dissolution, or annulment of
marriage; or a certified copy of a court ordered name change.
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