Effective January 1, 2010, every person renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver’s license or identification card will be required to present documentation proving the following four items:

1.      Identity. An original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport.  A change in the name listed on your birth certificate requires additional items to be brought in to show proof of each name change.

2.      Social Security Number. A Social Security card, a W-2, tax form, or a pay stub showing the name and Social Security number on it.

3.      Lawful Status. An original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport satisfies this requirement.

4.      Residency. Two recent statements (computer-generated acceptable) from a utility company, bank, credit card company, doctor or hospital showing name and residence address.

After you present the required documentation, you will receive an interim license at the BMV branch. You will receive your permanent license or identification card within 10 business days. It will be mailed from a secure, government-run facility to your mailing address.

To learn more about these requirements, please visit www.in.gov/bmw.