To obtain your Michigan drivers license, you must presents documentation of:
1. A valid Social Security number of proof of ineligibility
2. Legal presence in the U.S.
3. Identity
4. Michigan residency (at least 2 documents are required.)
Documents must be originals or copies certified with a raised seal or stamp. Faxed or photocopied documents will NOT be accepted. Foreign driver's licenses are accepted as proof of driving experience only. Documents are subject to departmental review and approval. In some cases, document approval may not occur in the same day and may require an additional visit. If you have questions about what is required, please call the Department of State information center at (888) SOS-MICH for assistance or see www.Michigan.gov/sos .
1. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR LETTER OF INELIGIBILITY
Please present ONE of the following:
• Social Security card
• W-2, SSA_1099 or non-SSA 1099 form
• Pay stub containing your name and SS#
• Valid U.S. military ID card with photo (DD-2 or CAC card.) Documents expired less than one year will also be accepted
• Letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration. Letters that are more that 30 days old will not be accepted.
2. LEGAL PRESENCE
Please present ONE of the following:
• Original certified birth certificate issued by a government unit in the U.S.
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (I-551) issued after December 1997
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561 or N-578)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. State Department (FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545)
• Valid, unexpired foreign passport in your name with English subtitles or translation, with stamped I-94 and an unexpired U.S. visa
• Valid, unexpired Employment Authorization Card (I-688, I-688A, I-688B or I-766)
• Valid, unexpired Refugee Travel Document (I-571) with stamped I-94
• Approved U.S. Department of Labor certification with a valid, unexpired foreign passport in your name with English subtitles or translation, with stamped I-94 and an unexpired U.S. visa
NOTE: Your first/last name and date of birth on your legal presence and identity documents should match. If your current legal name is different from the name on your birth certificate or legal presence document, you must show legal proof of the name change, such as an original marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.
3. IDENTITY VERIFICATION
More than one document may be required:
• Out-of-state or Canadian Drivers license or ID card
• Marriage license issued in the U.S.
• Divorce decree issued in the U.S.
• U.S. court order for a name change
• Photo Id card issued by a federal or Michigan government agency
• Valid U.S. military ID card with photo
• U.S. military discharge or separation documents
• Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Tribal ID card
• Grand Traverse Bay Band or Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Tribal ID card
• Michigan Department of Corrections prisoner ID card (requires verification)
• Michigan drivers education certificate (applicants 18 and younger)
• Michigan adoption record
• U.S. school records, such as ID cards with name and photo, diploma, transcript, yearbook
• A second document from group #2 may also be accepted.
4. PROOF OF MICHIGAN RESIDENCY
Bring at least two documents with your name and Michigan address
• Utility bill or credit card bill issued within the last 90 days
• Account statement from a bank issued within the last 90 days
• Michigan high school, college or university report cards or transcripts less than 2 years old
• Mortgage, lease or rental agreement (must include landlord's telephone number)
• Pay stub or earnings statement issued with the name and address of the employer
• Life, health, auto or home insurance policy
• Federal, state or local government documents such as receipts, licenses or assessments
• Michigan title and registration showing current address
NOTE: Residency documents in a family member's name may be used if the family relationship can be established by other forms of documented proof.
