What Documents Do I Need For A Missouri REAL ID?

The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching, but it will be here before you know it. A REAL ID-compliant driver license will be needed to board federally regulated domestic flights. As REAL IDs will be required, many people are asking: What documents do I need for a Missouri REAL ID? We go over the requirements with you today!

Missouri REAL ID - Are You Ready?

Beginning May 3, 2023, residents of every U.S. state and territory will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration, to board federally regulated domestic flights. Individuals must also present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card to access federal facilities, including military bases and federal courthouses, and to enter nuclear power plants.

As seen above, Missouri’s REAL ID-compliant driver licenses and nondriver ID cards will have a star in the upper right-hand corner. A license or ID card that is not compliant with REAL ID will have “Not for REAL ID Purposes” in the upper right-hand corner.

Do You Need A REAL ID?

You will need a Missouri REAL ID if you are:

• Flying domestically
• Accessing federal facilities, military bases and federal courthouses
• Entering nuclear power plants

You do not need a Missouri REAL ID if you are:

• Driving
• Voting or Registering to Vote
• State Purposes
• Age Verification
• You hold another form of identification that meets federal requirements, such as a valid U.S. passport or passport card

If you want to continue to use a U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, military ID, enhanced driver’s license, or other federally accepted identification to do those things, you do not need to get a REAL ID, however, it is recommended.

What Documents Do I Need To Apply?

For first-time REAL ID applicants, the following documents will be required when applying. Applicants must present documents in each of the following categories. Please note that some documents are eligible to be used as both identity and lawful status verification. For requirements on issuance of a renewal or duplicate of a prior REAL ID compliant card, visit the Missouri DOR website.

1. Identity

One of the following documents showing your full name and date of birth:

• Valid, Unexpired U.S. passport
• Valid, Unexpired U.S. passport card
• Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
• U.S. Birth Abroad
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Valid, Unexpired Permanent Resident Card
• Valid Foreign Passport stamped approved or processed for an I-551
• Valid, Unexpired Arrival/Departure Record I-94 with “Temporary I-551” stamp
• Valid, Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
• Valid, Unexpired Foreign Passport with a valid, unexpired US visa accompanied by an I-94
• Valid, Unexpired Out of State Real ID driver’s license, permit or identification card
• Valid, Unexpired Missouri Real ID driver’s license, permit or identification card

2. Lawful Status

One of the following documents showing your full name and date of birth:

• Valid, Unexpired U.S. passport
• Valid, Unexpired U.S. passport card
• Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
• U.S. Birth Abroad
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Valid, Unexpired Permanent Resident Card
• Valid, Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
• Valid, Unexpired Foreign Passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa accompanied by an I-94

3. Social Security Number

One of the following documents, which must contain your name and full Social Security Number (SSN) and may not be laminated or altered in any way:

• Social Security Card (must be signed)
• W-2 Form
• SSA-1099 Form
• Non-SSA-1099 Form
• Pay Stub with applicant’s name and SSN
• No Social Security Number verification letter from the Social Security Administration (Only acceptable when submitted with an Unexpired Foreign Passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa accompanied by an I-94)

4. Proof of Missouri Residence

Two documents required from two separate types below that include your name and residence address. Document must be the most recently issued version, unless otherwise specified, and should be presented in paper format. If you have an alternate mailing address an additional document from this list must be presented to verify the mailing address.

• Utility Bill (Phone, Water, Gas, Electric, Trash or Sewer, Etc.)
• Voter Registration Card
• Bank Statement (Credit Union, Credit Card, Investment)
• Government Check or Pay Check
• Property Tax Receipt
• Mortgage, Housing, or Leasing Document
• Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
• Auto Insurance Policy or card
• W-2
• 1099 Form
• Safe At Home Card
• Driver License Renewal Post Card
• Motor Vehicle Renewal Post Card
• Education Transcript for current school year from an educational institution in Missouri
• Professional License (Nurse, Physician, Engineer, Etc.), Only If Home Address
• Real Estate tax receipt, Only If Primary Residence Address
• Letter from Shelter (homeless only, not acceptable for CDL or CLP)
• Official letter or document from another State or local Government agency (on agency letterhead OR which contains the official seal of the Agency) issued within the previous 30 days
• Letter or other documentation issued by the Postmaster within the previous 30 days
• Other Government document containing the name and address of the applicant issued within the previous 30 days

In addition to the above, applicants under the age of 21 may also present:

• Missouri School Records
• Hospital or Medical Record
• Mailed Correspondence issued by an Organization such as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America; Missouri Department of Conservation or other well established organizations or programs containing the name and address of the applicant
• For persons under 21 years of age only, a parent or legal guardian may provide a document in their name and address and a statement that the applicant resides in their household. (May only be used to meet one of the two required documents.)

5. Name Change

This is required if applicable to verify current full legal name or requested name change. More than one may be required to verify connection to identity and lawful status document presented.

• Certified Marriage License
• Certified Divorce Decree
• Certified Adoption Papers
• Amended Birth Certificate
• Other Certified Court Order

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