To get your first driver’s license, you need to provide certain documents. These include a copy of your birth certificate and social security card. Exact requirements depend on state. However, you need to prove your identity, your parents' identity, and your place of residence. Also, you need documents of any formal schooling or training that may qualify you to drive. In some states, you may also be required to submit certification of training and proof of need of a license. Also, in certain states, you will need proof that you’ve held a provisional or trainee’s license for a minimum of six months prior to your application.