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Typical identification documents needed to obtain a drivers license
In most states you must present at least two (2) forms of identification to obtain your drivers license before completing your written and driving exam.
At least one of the documents must be from the Primary document list.
PRIMARY document list
US born: US Birth Certificate or Registration of Birth (Hospital issued not acceptable; foreign place of birth see Non-US Born)
US Passport or Passport Card
Non-US born: Foreign Passport w/ supporting documents (See Legal Presence noted below)*
Certificate of Naturalization*
Certificate of Citizenship*
Permanent Resident Card*
U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Issued by the Department of State)
Will my expired license work instead of birth certificate to get a id