Any person applying for a driver's license (DL) or identification (ID) card is required to submit one primary document and one secondary document from the following list. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, i.e., we must be able to contact the issuing agency to determine the authenticity of the document. Each applicant must provide their social security number, if eligible, two proofs of the applicant’s Delaware residency and non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal presence in the United States.
NOTE: False statement, attempted fraud by displaying invalid licenses, ID Cards, or documents, or misrepresentation is perjury and may result in fines and denial of licenses and services. A driver's license may be suspended any time false information is found on the signed application form.
| Primary Documents | Secondary Documents |
| Photo driver’s license | All Primary Documents may be used as a secondary document |
| State/Province/Territory issued photo ID card | Driver’s License/ID Card, expired more than one year |
| Certified microfilm/copy of Driver’s License or ID Card | Court order that does not contain the applicant’s date of birth |
| Certificate of birth (U.S. issued). Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health | Employer ID Card |
INS Documents, as follows
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Health Insurance Card i.e., Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser, HMO |
| Canadian Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing (IMM 1000) | IRS/State tax forms. W-2 NOT acceptable |
| Court order. Must contain full name, date of birth and court seal. Examples Include: adoption documents, name change document, gender document, etc. Does not include abstract of criminal or civil conviction | Marriage certificate/license |
| United States Military ID | Medical records from doctor/hospital |
| Valid passport, U.S. If foreign, appropriate INS document also is required. | Military dependent ID |
| Military discharge/separation papers | |
Gun Permit |
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| Pilot’s license | |
| School Records/transcript. Must be certified | |
| Social Security Card. Metal card is NOTacceptable | |
| Social Insurance Card (for Canadian residents only) | |
| Student ID Card. Must contain photo | |
| Vehicle title. Vehicle registration NOTacceptable | |
| Welfare Card | |
| Prison release document |
| (One Document For) Social Security Number, if eligible |
(Two Documents For) Delaware Residency Must include applicant's name and residential address |
Name Changes |
| Social Security card | Utility Bills | Court Documents |
| Letter from SSA verifying SSN | Credit Card Statement | Valid Marriage Certificate |
| Ineligiblity letter from SSA | Auto or Life Insurance policies | |
| W-2 or filed Tax Forms | ||
| Voter Registration Cards | ||
| Bank Account Records | ||
| Employment Records | ||
| Rental Agreements | ||
| Mail must be postmarked within the last 60 days (non-business letters/cards will NOT be accepted) |
