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This list does not include all possible identification documents.
Certain groups, such as Native Americans and Naturalized Citizens, will
not be able to provide the documentation listed. In order to meet the
requirements of the Real ID Act, New York State recommends the following
identification document standards: 

A. PROOF OF IDENTITY

**1.     US State, Local Government Issued Certificate of Birth**

1.1.          Must contain birth name (first and last name)

1.2.          If first and/or last name are not present, an amended
certificate is required

1.3.          If birth name differs from legal name, documents
supporting the difference must be submitted:

1.3.1.     Court order for name change/gender change/adoption/divorce
(must have court seal)

1.3.2.     Government issued marriage certificate

 

**2.     US Government Issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad**

2.1.          Must contain birth name (first and last name)

2.2.          If first and/or last name are not present, an amended
certificate is required

2.3.          If birth name differs from legal name, documents
supporting the difference must be submitted

2.3.1.     Court order for name change/gender change/adoption/divorce
(must have court seal)

2.3.2.     Government issued marriage certificate

 

**3.     US Issued Passport**

 

**4.     Foreign Issued Passport (must be in English or translated by
embassy) with Appropriate Immigration Documents for Temporary Stay:**

4.1.          Visa and I-94 issued by INS. If the I-94 has status code:

4.1.1.     F1 (student) or F2 (spouse or child of student), the
applicant must also show the original stamped INS form I-20, with any
subsequent I-20 and I-797 Notice of Action (if appropriate).

4.1.2.     J1 (exchange visitor) or J2 (spouse or child of exchange
visitor), the applicant must also show the original stamped INS form
DS-2019/IAP-66 with any subsequent DS-2019/IAP-66 and I-797 Notice of
Action (if appropriate).

4.2.       I-797 Notice of Action

4.2.1.  Must be accompanied by foreign passport and visa

 

**5.     Foreign Passport (must be in English or translated by embassy)
with Appropriate Immigration Documents for Permanent Stay:**

5.1.          Visa with an I-551 stamp, or

5.2.          Visa with a typed statement that the applicant is here as
a temporary permanent resident

 

**6.     Certificate of Citizenship**

6.1.          N-560 or

6.2.          N-561 or

6.3.          N-645

 

**7.     Certificate of Naturalization**

7.1.          N-550 or

7.2.          N-570 or

7.3.          N-578

 

**8.     US Issued Driver License or ID Card**

8.1.          Must be a verifiable Real ID document (DRIVerS should
include a Real ID data element)

 

**9.     US Active Duty/Retiree/Reservist/Dependent Military ID Card
(DOD ID DD-2)**

 

**10.  DOD Common Access Card (CAC)**

10.1.       Must contain photo, name, DOB, branch of service and
military status

10.2.       Must be accompanied by military ID card

 

**11.  US Uniform Services ID and Privileges Card (DD1173)**

 

**12.  US Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs ID Card**

12.1.       The tribe must have an MOU with issuing jurisdiction

12.2.       Data elements must be verifiable

 

**13.  Social Security Card with Certificate of Birth or Passport**

13.1.       Must show legal name or continuity of name

13.2.       If name on Social Security card differs from legal name,
documents supporting the difference must be submitted:

13.2.1.  Court order for name change/gender change/adoption/divorce
(must have court seal)

13.2.2.  Government issued marriage certificate

 

**14.  DHS/USCIS Resident Alien Card I-551**

14.1.       Cards issued prior to 1997 must be authenticated

 

**15.  DHS/USCIS Employment Authorization Card I-622B or I-766**

 

**16.  Refugee Travel Document I-571**

 

**17.  Re-entry Permit I-327**

**[Exceptions Handling]{.underline}**

There is a recognized need for a process to handle applicants who have
exceptional circumstances (for example: mentally disabled, abandoned
children, wards of the court, homeless, citizens abroad, and the
homebound). These applicants may not be able to provide sufficient
documents from the approved list, but must be able to provide at least
one document. It is recommended that an official affidavit or
certification be developed to address this area of concern. It is also
recommended that these cases be handled at a supervisory level, and each
case be judged on the merits of the situation.

 

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In terms of meeting the Real ID Act requirements in 2008, verification
represents the biggest challenge because of the interdependencies it
requires. The ability of DMVs to verify the documents will be largely
dependent on the ability of the issuing sources to respond to a large
volume of inquiries electronically or manually. Regardless of method,
the verification process will introduce delays to driver license/ID
issuance.

The list of currently verifiable identity documents that an applicant
can present is very short because of the challenges in verification with
the issuing sources. Verification systems that communicate directly with
issuing sources simply do not exist in most cases. For example, it is
more difficult to verify a US certificate of birth as opposed to a
DHS/USCIS issued document.

Developing an electronic system to verify the Department of Defense
(DOD) documents should be considered, due to the considerable number of
people that present these documents in DMV offices.

**US Certificate of Birth**

 

The biggest challenge in verifying US Certificates of Birth is the
accessibility of birth records in electronic format from vital records
departments. State vital records departments, not individual hospitals
or local public health departments, should be the point of verification.

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**Immigration Documents**

 

Immigration documents can be verified using SAVE. A very important issue
that must be addressed before a requirement is implemented for national
use of this system will be the degree to which verification can occur
with the initial step. Achievement of a higher percentage of successful
initial verifications is crucial.

 

The requirement to renew annually for those who are legally in the
country but for an undetermined length of stay could have significant
operational implications. A large number of temporary visitor applicants
have an undetermined length of stay based on SAVE responses. This
requirement will shorten renewal cycles and substantially increase
renewal traffic.

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In order to meet the requirements of this section, valid documentary
evidence that the applicant has lawful status, one of the following
documents should be required and verified through SAVE:

 

1.     Is a citizen or national of the United States

1.1.          Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)

1.2.          Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)

 

2.     Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary
residence in the United States

2.1.          Passport, visa, I-551 stamp, or a typed statement on the
visa which states the applicant is here as a Temporary Permanent
Resident

2.2.          Permanent Resident Card -- I-551 Card

2.3.          Re-entry Permit -- I-327

2.4.          Temporary I-551 (an I-94 with the I-551 stamp)

2.5.          Notice of Action - I-751

3.     Has a conditional permanent resident status in the United States

3.1.          Passport, visa, I-551 stamp with CR code (Conditional
Resident)

3.2.          Permanent Resident Card with CR code (Conditional
Resident)

 

4.     Has an approved application for asylum in the United States or
has entered into the United States in refugee status

Asylees - I-94 with a letter from DHS granting asylum or I-94 with a
letter from a DHS judge granting asylum.

5.     Is a citizen or national of the United States

5.1.          Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)

5.2.          Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)

 

6.     Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary
residence in the United States

6.1.          Passport, visa, I-551 stamp, or a typed statement on the
visa which states the applicant is here as a Temporary Permanent
Resident

6.2.          Permanent Resident Card -- I-551 Card

6.3.          Re-entry Permit -- I-327

6.4.          Temporary I-551 (an I-94 with the I-551 stamp)

6.5.          Notice of Action - I-751

 

7.     Has a conditional permanent resident status in the United States

7.1.          Passport, visa, I-551 stamp with CR code (Conditional
Resident)

7.2.          Permanent Resident Card with CR code (Conditional
Resident)

 

8.     Has an approved application for asylum in the United States or
has entered into the United States in refugee status

8.1.          Asylees - I-94 with a letter from DHS granting asylum or
I-94 with a letter from a DHS judge granting asylum.

8.1.1.     Notice of Action -- for family member of person granted
asylum

8.2.          Refugees - I-94 with a letter from the refugee agency or
Refugee Travel Document I --571

8.2.1.     Refugees - Passport and I-94 (may not have a visa)

8.2.2.     Refugees - I-94 with Paroled in for Public Interest

 

9.     Has a valid, unexpired non-immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa
status for entry into the United States

9.1.          Passport, visa, I-94 (in cases where the DHS/USCIS has
issued a Duration of Status, additional documentation is required)

 

10.     Has a pending application for asylum in the United States

 

11.     Has a pending or approved application for temporary protected
status in the United States

11.1.          Employment Authorization Card---I-688B or I-766

11.2.          Passport, I- 94 stating "Paroled In"

 

12.     Has approved deferred action status

12.1.          Notice of Action from DHS/USCIS

 

13.     Has a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an
alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or
conditional resident status in the United States

13.1.          I-512

 

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If there is no electronic verification system in place, verification of
documents with the issuing source should not be required.

Again, we recommend that other sources, such as the Department of
Defense, be utilized to electronically verify documents.