Identification License

If there has been a name change from the Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Presence presented, a certified legal document supporting the name change must be presented. This may require the presentation of multiple documents. Examples of supporting documents: 

• Marriage Certificate 
• Divorce decree
• Court Order

Acceptable Documents for U.S. Citizenship

• Official Birth Certificate issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Swain's Island, Guam) 
  • Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010, will NOT be recognized as proof of Lawful U.S. Citizenship.
  • The government of Puerto Rico has provided information for citizens to apply for new birth certificates
• U.S. Government-issued Certified Birth Certificate
• U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad (DS-1350 or FS-545)
• Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the U.S. (FS-240)
• Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport
• Certificate of Citizenship (N560 or N561)
• Certificate of Naturalization (N550, N570 or N578)
• U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-197, I-179)
   

Acceptable Documents for Lawful Permanent Resident Status

• Permanent Resident Alien Card (I-551)
• Foreign passport stamped by the U.S. Government indicating that the holder has been "Processed for I-551"
• Permanent resident Re-entry Permit (I-327)
• Arrival Departure Form I-94 with “Temporary I-551” stamp and holder’s photograph affixed
• Travel Document issued to Permanent Residents (I-327)
• Travel Document issued to Refugees (I-571)
• Form I-94 stamped  with one of the following statuses:  Asylee, Parolee or Parole, Refugee, Asylum, HP-humanitarian parolee or PIP-public interest parolee

Applicant must furnish their Social Security Number. If it is not known, one (1) of the following
approved documents showing applicant's name and full Social Security Number is acceptable:

• Social Security Card
  
• W-2 - (within last 12 months)
• 1099 - (within last 12 months)
• Payroll check stub 

Two (2) Documents from List A   
        -OR-
One (1) Document from List A and One (1) Document from List B

List A - Acceptable Proofs of Residency

• Current Utility Bill – This includes landline telephone, electric, water, gas, and cable bills. 
• Current Bank Statement - Internet bank statements are acceptable only if taken to the local bank, stamped and dated by teller as an active account. Checks and checkbook information are NOT acceptable.
• Current Rental/Mortgage Contract or Receipt including the Deed of Sale for property.
• Current employer verification of residence address or letter from employer as long as it is on company letterhead with an original signature. If employer does not have letterhead, then the signature of the employer must be notarized.
• Current Paycheck/Check Stub, Work ID or Badge – residential address must be included on the badge or document.
• Current Automobile, Life or Health Insurance Policy - Wallet Cards will NOT be accepted.
• Current Driver License/ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to a parent, legal guardian or spouse of applicant.
• Current Tennessee Motor Vehicle Registration or Title (may use one, not both)
• Current Tennessee Voter Registration Card
• Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form within last 12 months.
• Receipt for Personal Property or Real Estate Taxes paid within last 12 months.
• In case of a student enrolled in a public or private school in Tennessee, the student may provide a photo student ID and acceptable documentation from the Dean or Bursar’s Office that the student lives on campus.
   

List B - Acceptable Proofs of Residency

• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service
• Form I-94 issued to the applicant by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
• Employment Authorization card (I-766) issued to the applicant by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
• I-551 issued to the applicant by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
   

Acceptable Proof of Residency for Homeless or Shelter Residents

This affidavit will be accepted as the secondary proof of residency document evidencing your principal residence address in Tennessee.