A new issuance of a photo ID Card requires the applicant to present:
- One (1) Primary Document
- One (1) Secondary Document
- One (1) Proof of Indiana Residency Document. (A Primary or Secondary Document may also meet the Indiana residency requirement as long as the applicant's name and correct address are shown on the document)
OR
- Two (2) Primary Documents
- One (1) Proof of Indiana Residency Document
Primary Documents (ONE REQUIRED)
___ United States Birth Certificate with stamp or seal issued from:
- County Department or County Board of Health Vital Records/Statistics Division from the applicant's State of birth
- State Department or State Board of Health Vital Records/Statistics Division from the applicant's State of birth
- U.S. State Department
- United States Territories - American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands (translation may be required)
For more information on how to obtain your Indiana birth certificate please see the Indiana Department of Health website or the Department of Health from the state where you were born.
___ Certification of Report of Birth DS-1350
___ U.S. Consular Report of Birth FS-240
___ U.S. Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
Secondary Documents (ONE REQUIRED)
In addition, any document from the list of Primary documentation may be used as a Secondary document.
___ Bank Statement
___ Certified Academic Transcript
___ Confirmation of Registration Letter from an Educational Institution
___ Court documentation with stamp or seal in applicant's name
___ Foreign Consulate-Issued ID Card
___ Government-Issued License or ID Card
___ Hoosier RX Plan Card w/imprinted name
___ Hoosier Works Card w/imprinted name
___ Indiana County Pre-sentence Investigation Report with clerk stamp or seal
___ Indiana Gun Permit (Valid)
___ Indiana Probation Photo ID Card
___ Indiana Professional/Occupational license (Valid)
___ Indiana BMV Title Application w/BMV Valid Stamp
___ Indiana BMV Title or Registration (Valid)
___ Insurance Card, Medicare or Medicaid card
___ Letter from Probation Officer or county caseworker on letterhead stationary, certified with court or county stamp or seal with the applicant's name, and signature of the probation officer
___ Major Credit or Bank Card (MC, VISA, AE, and Discover ONLY) (Valid)
___ Original Out-of-State Driver Record
___ Out-of-State Driver License, Identification Card or Permit with photograph
___ Pay Check Stub - Computer generated
___ Prison Release Documentation/Photo ID
___ School Report Card (dated within 12 mos.)
___ School Photo ID Card
___ Selective Service Acknowledgment Card-SSS Form 3A
___ U.S. Divorce Decree certified by court of law with stamp or seal
___ U.S. Application of Marriage/Record of Marriage (Certified copy.) Must contain the stamped seal and be signed by the Clerk.
___ U.S. District Court Pre-sentence Investigation Report with clerk stamp or seal
___ U.S. Military Discharge or DD214 Separation papers
___ U.S. Veterans Universal Access ID card with photo
___ W-2 Form (Federal or State) or 1099 Federal tax form
Proof of Indiana Residency (ONE REQUIRED)
Any document from the list of Primary Documents or Secondary Documentation may be used as proof of Indiana residency as long as the document contains the applicant's name and residential address.
For the purposes of this policy, a Post Office Box is not an acceptable residential address.
___ Child Support Check from FSSA with name and address of the applicant attached
___ Change of Address Confirmation form (CNL107) from U.S. Postal Service listing old and new address
___ CURRENT Bill or Benefit Statement (within 60 days of issuance)
___ Indiana Driver License, Identification Card or Permit with photograph
___ Indiana Property Deed or Tax Assessment
___ Indiana Surveyor Report
___ Indiana Residency Affidavit
___ Voter Registration Card
Renewals / Amendments:
Indiana applicants who are renewing or amending an Indiana ID Card must surrender the ID Card and verbally verify the Social Security number on the BMV record. If the ID Card has the correct address, no other Proof of Indiana Residency is required. If the applicant's address has changed, one (1) Proof of Indiana Residency document must be presented. Applicants presenting an ID Card that has expired more than ten (10) years ago must provide documentation as if applying for a new card.
Duplicates:
Individuals whose ID Card has been lost or stolen and who are applying for a duplicate must present:
- One (1) Primary Document
- One (1) Secondary Document
- Verbal verification of Social Security number on the BMV record
Proof of residency is not required unless the applicant's address has changed
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