Michigan law requires that anyone applying for a driver`s license or state ID card be a Michigan resident. Concerned about homeland security, identity theft, and fraud, the State Department takes all necessary steps to comply with federal and state laws to ensure the integrity and security of the documents it issues. You can provide proof of residency in Michigan (see SOS-428) by providing at least two documents. Proof of a valid Social Security number, U.S. citizenship, or legal presence, unless you are a U.S. citizen and a valid identity is also required. Once the 30 days have passed, contact a driving test company to take the road test. After passing, your license will be sent to you. If you are not eligible for a Social Security number, you must have a letter from the Social Security Administration documenting the reason. Letters older than 30 days will not be accepted. All social security information is verified. If you do not provide a valid Social Security number or provide proof of ineligibility, your application for a driver`s license or ID card cannot be processed.

Acceptable documents include, but are not limited to, an original birth certificate, a valid U.S. driver`s license, a government-issued ID card, or a U.S. passport. If a U.S. birth certificate exists, you MUST submit it. For more information, see Discover the documents you need to find acceptable documents. Only originals or copies certified by the authority that issued the document will be accepted. People who are not U.S. citizens must present a recent U.S. immigration document and foreign passport with biographical information or photographs.

Your driver`s license or ID card must include a street address. However, you can use a P.O. Box as your mailing address. To change your name on your driver`s license or ID card, you must contact an office of the Secretary of State to process the correction. Present your valid driver`s license or ID card and proof of name change. Proof of your name change must be provided, such as a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree or legal name change document. To track the processing of your driver`s license or ID card, visit the « Online Services » and follow the instructions to create your account or log in. Choose More from the list of menu options to the right of your license or credentials. Follow the link on the next page, View Credential Mail Status, to find out when your credentials are being processed or sent, and whether they have been returned as returned by the U.S.

Postal Service. Two proofs of Michigan residency (see DE-40) must be provided when an applicant applies for an original Michigan driver`s license or ID card. As a service to Tennessee residents, families with children, including infants, can obtain these identification permits for their children. Children must meet all documentation requirements. Concerted efforts and planning have been made to ensure the protection of this information. It is important for the public to know that Social Security numbers are not displayed or coded on the driver`s license. This information is limited to certain individuals within government agencies, to the extent permitted by law, for the purposes of enforcing child support. Michigan fulfilled this federal mandate only after adequate safeguards were in place to protect the privacy of residents of the state.

There are two types of identification licenses that can only be purchased for identification purposes. No testing is required. However, all applicants must meet the same standards of proof of identity, legal presence and residence required for any driver`s license. Identification is not valid for the use of a vehicle. If an applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must complete a portion of the Minor/Teen Affidavit and Cancellation Form (available at any driver`s service center or online) at the time of application. A driver`s license provides proof of identity and residency and includes authorization to drive. An ID card also provides these details, but without the reader`s privilege. License and Identification Information You must provide two (2) forms of identification; At least one of the documents must come from the list of main documents.