State ID
What do I need to bring with me to get a STATE ID for the first time?
- One (1) proof of identity document, such as a valid or expired (less than 5 years) driver’s license, a certified copy of a birth certificate filed wi th a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's State of birth OR an unexpired passport. Proof of name change, such as a government issued marriage license is required if your name differs from your name listed on your identity document.
- AND Social Security Number (must be listed on application) OR a letter issued by the Social Security Administration stating the applicant is not eligible to receive a Social Security Number
- AND two (2) proof of Rhode Island residency documents, such as a utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, cable, oil, water, sewer, satellite, heat, cell phone) with the address of residence clearly stated in the applicant’s name .
- Refer to the third page of the License/ID/Permit Application (Checklist for License/ID Cards/Permits) for a more extensive list of documents accepted to perform this transaction.
Forms and Fees
- You need to complete and sign the License/ID/Permit Application
- Costs are listed in the DMV State ID Fee Table
License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 Form) PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes
Need a Social Security Card? PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes
SSA Frequently Accessed Online Services PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes
Things to Know
- You must be a Rhode Island resident.
- You can not have a valid license in Rhode Island or any other state.
- If you are 59 years of age or older, there is no cost.
- You must list your Social Security Number on the application, or a letter issued by the Social Security Administration stating the applicant is not eligible to receive a Social Security Number. If you do not know your number, please contact the Social Security Administration.
- Checks are not accepted for State Identification Cards.
- Identification cards from US territories and other US states do not transfer into the State of RI. They must be done as a “new” state ID.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): The Rhode Island DMV does not accept an ITIN as a form of identity. You must have a valid social security number or an acceptable denial letter from Social Security with an acceptable visa code.
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