What documents do I need to obtain a driver's license or ID card with the Star?
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Watch if you've been married, divorced or changed your name. Acceptable DocumentsIdentity and date of birthTo establish Identity, the
applicant must provide one of the following source documents (must not be laminated)::
Note: If you chose a document that does not contain your photo (such as a birth certificate), an additional acceptable photo identity document will be required. Applicants who have established names through marriage, adoption, court order, or other mechanisms, are required to provide evidence of the name change through appropriate court or government documents (must not be laminated). Social Security number
Applicants must provide your social security number at issuance for electronic verification. If you do not know your number and have never been issued in Idaho please contact the Social Security Administration. If you do not have a social security number:
Proof of Idaho ResidencyApplicants must provide two documents from different sources.. Documents must display the applicant’s name and principal Idaho residence address. Acceptable documents (must
not be laminated) include:
Additional information about appropriate documentsCan I use my U.S. passport to get a Star Card?Yes, a U.S. passport will be accepted as proof of your identity and date of birth. Please note: you will still be required to provide documents to verify:
If your name is different from what is on your birth certificate, you will need to bring a certified name-change document, such as your marriage license, divorce decree or court order (must not be laminated). Multiple documents may be needed if your name has changed more than once. The name on your proof of Idaho residency must also match your proof of identity documents. Can I use an out-of-state or Idaho driver's license or ID card to get a Star Card?Unfortunately, no. Due to compliance regulations, an
out-of-state license (even one marked REAL ID compliant) cannot be used to verify your identity on its own. The good news is that it can be used as an acceptable photo identity document (see Acceptable Documents). You will still be required to provide documents that verify:
Please bring your out-of-state license, Idaho driver's license, or ID card to the driver's license issuance site when you appear for issuance. Your old license can be used as a backup to your temporary paper license or ID card if you need to fly commercially before your new ID or license arrives in the mail. Additionally, an out-of-state license may help avoid the driving test when applying for a new Idaho driver's license of the same class and endorsements. What if my name has changed?If your name is different than the one shown on your birth certificate or another document used to establish identity. Please complete an affidavit of name change and provide one or more of the following certified documents as acceptable proof of a legal name change:
If you have been married multiple times, please provide the documents for each marriage and divorce if your current name is different than the name on your birth certificate. Please note: these documents must be certified. We are here to help you. Please use the Idaho Transportation Department's Add the Star Tool to help you. Simply answer a few questions and the system will create a customized list of documents for you to bring with you. What is document verification; and what verification systems is Idaho using?Verification is a guard against document and identity fraud. It means the Idaho Transportation Department must check with the agency or authority that issued the document to make sure it is valid. Idaho uses Social Security Online Verification (SSOLV) to verify Social Security information and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) to verify immigration documents and status. Systems to verify birth record information and state driver's license information are expected to become available in the future. |