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Real ID Acceptable Documents

Below is a list of acceptable documentation for a Real ID compliant driver’s license or identification card. Print-Friendly PDF

Please note that these documents will not be required until Nevada implements the Real ID Act of 2005 in late 2009 or early 2010. You will then be asked to present these at one of your renewals or when you obtain a Nevada license for the first time. Obtaining a Real ID compliant license or ID is optional.

If you are currently applying for a standard Nevada license or ID, see the following pages for the existing Nevada requirements:

Acceptable Documents for Real ID

Identity, Date of Birth, and Lawful Status
One form required (unless otherwise noted)

  • U.S. Passport or Passport Card
  • U.S. Certified Birth Certificate
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Employment Authorization
  • Document Arrival/Departure Information (all 3)
    • Unexpired Foreign Passport
    • Unexpired Visa
    • I-94

Social Security Number – One form required

  • Social Security Card
  • W-2 Form
  • SSA Form-1099
  • SSA Form-1099A
  • Pay Stub with SSN
  • Evidence of No SSN – Form SSA L676

Name Change Documentation – One form if name differs from Identity document above

  • A certificate of marriage
  • An order of a court changing the name of the person
  • A decree of adoption
  • A divorce decree
  • Domestic Partnership Certificate issued by the State of California Secretary of State

Address – Two forms required

  • Certification of Nevada Residency (Form DMV-005) on a form provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • For minor applicants, the Certification of Nevada Residency must be signed by a parent, step-parent, or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same resident address;
  • accompany the applicant, and present proof of residency in the form of one document listed below.
    A property tax record, utility bills, mortgage document or Deed, rent receipts, a lease or rental agreement;
  • Enrollment records or other documentation that you are physically attending an educational institution located in Nevada;
  • Motel, hotel, campground or recreational vehicle park receipts showing that you have been residing in Nevada for 30 consecutive days
  • A statement from a relief agency or shelter that you have no actual residence, but currently receive assistance in Nevada;
  • Fuel receipts, motel receipts, or other documents showing you have lived in multiple states (more than two) during the last 12 months, and in Nevada for at least 30 consecutive days, as evidence that you do not primarily reside in some other state
  • Documents showing you have a current account at a bank or credit union in Nevada and the account has been open for 30 days or more
  • A document showing receipt of public assistance from an agency of the State of Nevada
  • A Notarized statement from a property owner that you are residing with them or on their property without a rental or lease agreement