A REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST FOR YOU
Take the following documents with you when applying for a driver license or temporary
instruction permit at any Department of Revenue contract license office:
1) Name, Date of Birth, and Place of Birth
U.S. Citizen — Provide one of the following:
• U.S. Birth Certificate - certified with embossed, stamped or raised seal issued
by a state or local government (Hospital Certificates are not acceptable);
• U.S. Passport (valid or expired);
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization/Birth Abroad; or
• U.S. Military Identification Card or Discharge Papers accompanied by a copy
of U.S. Birth Certificate issued by a state or local government.
Non-U.S. Citizen — Must present appropriate immigration documents indicating
current status. (Refer to the Department of Revenue web site at
for a complete listing of required documents.)
2) Social Security Number — U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Citizen must provide:
• Social Security Number (verbally or by presenting card); or
• A letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the status of
your Social Security Number if a number has not been assigned.
3) Name Change — Present one of the documents below showing your current name:
• Certified Marriage Certificate;
• Certified Divorce Decree;
• Certified Court Order;
• Certified Adoption Papers;
• Amended Birth Certificate;
• U.S. Passport (valid or expired); or
• Social Security Card/Medicare Card.
4) Missouri Residential Address — Provide one of the following:
• Voter Registration Card;
• Utility Bill;
• Bank Statement;
• Government Check;
• Pay Check;
• Property Tax Receipt;
• Housing Rental Contract; or
• Mortgage Document.
NOTE: Additional documentation may be required.
MO 860-1530 (11-2010)