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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BUREAU OF AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS CARD
or AMERICAN INDIAN TREATY CARD
- Tribal Identification card is not acceptable.
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CERTIFIED COPY
OF A COURT ORDER – A certified copy of a court order with or without the
date of birth.
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CREDIT CARD
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES CARD - May or may not have
photo.
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EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION
CARD - With photograph.
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FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATE -
Accompanied by an approved translator if the birth certificate is not in
English.
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GUN PERMIT - With photograph.
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HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
– Current and valid.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR STATE TAX
FORM - Issued by the appropriate governmental agency. W-2 forms are not
acceptable.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE – Or marriage
license.
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MEDICAL RECORDS – From a doctor or
hospital.
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MILITARY DEPENDENT IDENTIFICATION -
Must be valid with photograph.
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MILITARY DISCHARGE – Separation
papers.
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MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE – But no vehicle
registration.
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PILOT’S LICENSE
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CARD
– Issued by a governmental agency.
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SCHOOL RECORD OR TRANSCRIPT - Must
be certified copy.
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SOCIAL SECURITY – An official social
security card or number identification (numident) printout issued by the
social security administration, but not a metal card.
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STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
CARD - With photograph issued by a
recognized school or university.
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VOTER REGISTRATION CARD
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Any other genuine and reliable document
approved by the registrar of motor vehicles.
