What Do You Take To Missouri DOR To Get Your Driver's License

The time has come for you to officially head to the Missouri Department of Revenue and apply for your Missouri driver license. You want to make sure you head to the DOR office with everything in hand, as missing documents could delay you getting your license. So, what do you take to Missouri DOR to get your driver's license? We have the full list below!

First-Time Driver License Residents

For Missouri residents applying for a first-time driver license, the Missouri DOR says you must provide acceptable documents of the following to be Real ID-Compliant:

Proof of Identity

One of these documents with 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

Date of Lawful Status

One of these documents with 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

The following documents are not acceptable as a primary lawful status document for REAL ID-Compliant document issuance, however, they may be required as a secondary document to complete required status verifications.

• Valid, Unexpired Visa with temporary I-551 language
• Valid, Unexpired I-551 Stamp on I-94 or Passport
• I-20 Non-immigrant Student Certificate
• DS2019 Exchange Visitor Certificate
• I-94 – Arrival/Departure record
• I-327 Reentry Permit
• I-571 Refugee Travel Document
• I-589 Proof of Application for Asylum in the U.S.
• I-797 Approval Notice of Action
• Unexpired Foreign Passport from Micronesia accompanied by an I-94 with code CFA/FSM
• Unexpired Foreign Passport from Palau accompanied by an I-94 with code CFA/PAL
• Unexpired Foreign Passport from Marshall Islands accompanied by an I-94 with code CFA/MIS or CFA/RMI

Proof of Social Security Number

One of these documents that must contain your name and full Social Security Number (SSN), cannot 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). Applicants with a previously verified SSN on file may be eligible to provide their number verbally at the time of application.

Proof of Missouri residential address

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 or Unexpired Missouri Driver License Nondriver License or Permit
• 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)
• An official letter or document from the state of Missouri or other federal, state or local Government agency (on agency letterhead OR which contains the official seal of the Agency) issued within the previous 90 days
• Letter or other documentation issued by the Postmaster within the previous 90 days
• Other Government document containing the name and address of the applicant issued within the previous 90 days
• Hospital or Medical Record

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

• Missouri School Records
• 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.)

Driver Examination Record (Form 100)

This is from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) indicating successful completion of tests (not required for nondriver identification card).

With all the documents requested in your hands, then it is time to head to the Missouri DOR office and get that license!

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