Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694437825820.pdf (United States)
VALID PROOF DOCUMENTS For Kentucky Driver's Licenses, permits, and identiﬁcation cards BRING THESE DOCUMENTS WHEN APPLYING.

BRING 1 Proof of Identity Choose (1) for REAL ID or standard card BRING 1 Proof of Social Security Number Choose (1) for REAL ID or standard card 1 1 Proof of Identity Proof of Social Security Number 2* Proof of Residency *one proof for standard credential !

Proof of ANY name change, gender change, or any additional documents, if applicable.

BRING !

NAME OR GENDER CHANGE?


You may need to bring the following documents: If your name, date of birth, or gender is diﬀerent from what is displayed on your identity or lawful status document, you must show legal proof of the changes.
Name Change Bring all that apply Certiﬁed Marriage Certiﬁcate Certiﬁed Divorce Decree Must show that a name change was granted Certiﬁed Legal Name Change Order Death certiﬁcate of spouse Valid Military ID Gender Change One (1) required Court Order changing gender marker Letter from surgeon verifying completion of gender reassignment Amended Birth Certiﬁcate Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to take the IDocument quiz for a list of documents you need to bring to get a REAL ID.
3/13/2023 PROOF OF IDENTITY MUST BE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT, OR A CERTIFIED COPY, WITH APPROPRIATE SEAL.

NO PHOTOCOPIES ARE ACCEPTED.

Birth certiﬁcate U.S.

Birth Certiﬁcate issued by appropriate government agency of a U.S. state or territory.

U.S. territories include Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, Rota), Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hospital-issued certiﬁcate invalid.


If you wish to obtain a certiﬁed copy of your birth certiﬁcate, contact the Oﬃce of Vital Statistics in your birth state.

For Kentucky - chfsky.gov or (800) 241-8322.

Court ordered adoption papers showing ﬁled date along with a Certiﬁcate of Foreign Birth U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad Passport documents Valid and unexpired with photograph (Validity of documents presented are veriﬁed through their respective agency.)
U.S. Passport U.S. Passport card Foreign Passport/Visa/I-94/Stamped I-551 Issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services Resident/citizenship documents Valid and unexpired documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services.


Permanent Resident Card Form I-551 Conditional Permanent Resident Card Certiﬁcate of Naturalization Form N-550 or Form N-570 Certiﬁcate of Citizenship Form N-560 or Form N-561i Additional exceptions Other information the Cabinet may require by administrative regulation promulgated under KRS Chapter 13A.

Social Security Card MUST DISPLAY CURRENT NAME.

No photocopies permitted.

Visit the Social Security Administration's website at ssa.gov/ssnumber for a replacement.
NOTE: First-time applicants MUST bring their Social Security Card.

SSNAP replacement printout Other income documents W-2 Wage and Tax Statement OR 1099 Most recently issued; MUST NOT BE HANDWRITTEN.

Paycheck stub or statement BRING 2FOR REAL IDS Proof of Residency Choose (2) for REAL ID card OR choose (1) for standard card A Kentucky post oﬃce box address is not suﬃcient proof of physical address.

The Cabinet will require additional proof of physical address if necessary.
Documents dated less than 1 year Utility bill - Landline, electric, gas, cable, etc.

Telephone bill Bank statement State or federal tax return Pay slip or salary statement Kentucky voter registration card U.S.
Postal Service postmarked mail Most current documents Kentucky Driver's license, instruction permit, or personal identiﬁcation card Property tax bill Kentucky vehicle registration IRS forms: W-2 OR 1099 (most recent tax year) Lease or rental agreement Mortgage statement Insurance policy Record from an educational institution in Kentucky which establishes enrollment Kentucky titles BRING !
Additional Documents if applicable Out of state If you are moving to Kentucky from another state, territory or country, a clearance letter or operator’s license from the previous state, territory or country of residence is required.
Younger than 18 years old FOR REAL ID or Standard ID under 18 Must present certiﬁed Birth Certiﬁcate AND Social Security card Other documents required, if applicable: • Custody Veriﬁcation (required if not parent listed on certiﬁed Birth Certiﬁcate) • CHFS Veriﬁcation Letter for Foster Children (required if foster child) • School Compliance Veriﬁcation Form, if graduated from High School (High School Transcript or GED Transcript) • Certiﬁcate from an approved driver training program if applying for driver’s license.
Early enlistment for military service, if applicable Must have held a valid permit for 180+ days, passed a skills test, and completed a driver training program to obtain a permanent license.

Must provide a valid U.S. Uniformed Services ID or proof of military enlistment.

Veteran/military If you wish to note veteran status on a credential, you must submit a DD-214, DD-256, DD-257, NGB-22, oﬃcial Veterans ID card, or Veterans Healthcare card.

Other P.O.
Other P.O.

Box If you do not receive mail at your physical address, you will need proof of post oﬃce box for mailing address.

CANNOT BE USED AS A PHYSICAL ADDRESS PROOF.

Dropping a license or class If you will no longer drive OR If you are a CDL driver dropping a class, endorsement or restriction, you must present a voluntarily surrendered aﬃdavit.
Motorcycle License If you are a motorcycle permit holder applying for a motorcycle license, you must have a motorcycle safety course completion certiﬁcate/aﬃdavit Felon Release VALID PROOF ONLY FOR STANDARD LICENSE Must present a certiﬁed U.S.

Birth Certiﬁcate and a Felon Release Letter issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons located in Kentucky, KY Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole, or the U.S.

Probation Oﬃce.