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Primary Documents

Must Include Date of Birth

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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 and 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. (Ohio Administrative Code Sections 4501:1-1-19, 21, 22).

 

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 (2) acceptable documents to prove both the name and date of birth and the Social Security Number, if ever assigned, shall result in denial of the application.

  • DRIVER LICENSE - (Any state) with photograph, current or expired not more than six months.

  • USA BIRTH CERTIFICATE - Must be original or certified copy, have a seal and be issued by an appropriate government agency.

  • STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARD - (Any state) with photograph, current or expired not more than six months.

  • BUREAU OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE (BCIS) DOCUMENTS - Must be original and valid.

  • CERTIFIED COPY OF COURT ORDER - Must contain full verifiable name, date of birth, and must have the court's seal affixed (photocopies of the court seal are not acceptable).

  • MILITARY IDENTIFICATION - Must be valid with photograph.

  • VALID PASSPORT - U.S. with photograph. Additional BCIS documents required if non-U.S. citizen.

  • STATE ISSUED LEARNERS PERMIT - (Any state) with photograph, expired not more than six (6) months.

  • RELEASE IDENTIFICATION CARD - Issued after June 22, 2006, by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Note:

Additional documentation may be required if the documentation provided is questionable.

 

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