Driver's License Test Prep
State Facts · Cross-State Comparison

Required Identification Documents, by state.

What you need to bring to the DMV office to prove identity, residency, and Social Security number.

State Id Required Proof Identity Id Required Proof Residency Id Required Proof Ssn Vision Test Required
Illinois For a REAL ID-compliant license, Illinois accepts identity documents such as a U... REAL ID applicants must present two current residency documents bearing the appl... To prove your full Social Security number, the Secretary of State accepts a Soci... yes
Nevada Present one unexpired original or certified copy of: a state-issued birth certif... Present two documents reflecting a Nevada residential address. Dated within 60 d... Present one original document showing your full Social Security Number: your Soc... yes
Oregon Bring one original or certified-copy primary document proving identity and date of birth (e.g., U.S. government-issued birth certificate or U.S. passport); photocopies are not accepted. If you cannot present a primary document, Oregon DMV accepts at least two documents from its secondary list. Applicants must present one document proving current Oregon residence address. C... Applicants must provide a Social Security Number (SSN), or electronically certif... yes
Pennsylvania Applicants 18 and older must present two proofs of Pennsylvania residency. Accep... You must bring your Social Security card to the Driver License Center when apply... yes
South Carolina South Carolina requires original documents proving U.S. citizenship, identity, a... Provide proof of your South Carolina address alongside your identity and Social... Provide proof of your Social Security number when you apply for a first-time beg... yes
Virginia yes

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