Thread: My future traveling in America

Большое спасибо, Rockzmom.
How can i get an ID card in U.S? I heard that the copy of my "birth note" (свидетельство о рождении) is needed. And then I'll can get an ID card? What special rights I'll get with ID card?

Originally Posted by n8m

Большое спасибо, Rockzmom.
How can i get an ID card in U.S? I heard that the copy of my "birth note" (свидетельство о рождении) is needed. And then I'll can get an ID card? What special rights I'll get with ID card?

n8m,

My first question would be if you are only going to be here a short time, why would you need an ID card? There is no real benefit to having one (except making it easier to cash your paycheck) and since 9/11 the hoops you will have to jump through in order to get one for no real reason, is not really worth it. You can use your passport or if they give you a separate Visa not in your Passport, or your Social Security Card, as proof to who you are. Depending upon where you work, you might even get a Work ID.

If you are going to be here long term (a year) and are going to be living at the same address, then yes, obtain an ID card.

Each state has their own rules.

In Maryland, you need FIVE documents and many of the options you will have no way of obtaining:

Proof of age/identity, lawful presence, verifiable social security number or proof of ineligibility, and Maryland residence. Please refer to Sources of Proof for required documentation.

If you are using a name other than your birth name, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court name change order.

The Identification Card will be mailed to your Maryland address on record.
Please pay close attention to the expiration date of your Maryland Identification Card. The MVA is not obligated to remind you when it is time to reapply for an Identification Card.

Sources of Proof

Effective June 1, 2009, a new applicant for a learner’s permit, license, moped operator’s permit or identification card must present (1) document to prove age and identity, (1) document to prove they possess a valid, verifiable Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of ineligibility for an SSN, (1) document to prove lawful status and (2) residency documents. Applicant must bring original documents or copies certified by the issuing agency. If the Source Documented presented does not include applicant's full name, an additional source document must be presented to reflect the applicant's full name. Photocopies, notarized copies, and documents with alterations or erasures will not be accepted. If any document is damaged, torn, overly worn, etc., the applicant may be required to obtain a replacement.

Minor applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and the parent or legal guardian must cosign the minor's application. The cosigner must provide acceptable proof of relationship to the minor. Acceptable source of proof of relationship can be a birth certificate or current tax return which shows dependency.

Source Documents for Age and Identity

• Original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) or equivalent agency in the applicant's state of birth (U.S. or territorial)* NOTE: Birth documents issued by a hospital, notifications of birth registration, birth registration cards, and foreign birth certificates are not accepted.

NOTE: Puerto Rican Birth Certificates issued PRIOR to July 1, 2010 will no longer be accepted as of October 31, 2010. For more information...

• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport*

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Form FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545*

• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, issued by the U.S. DHS*

• Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or N-570 issued by the U.S. DHS*

• Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561 issued by the U.S. DHS*

• Unexpired employment authorization documents (EAD), Form I-766 or I-688B issued by the U.S. DHS*

• Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, U.S. visa (unexpired or expired) affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the U.S*

• Unexpired employment authorization documents (EAD)*

*Also satisfies lawful presence requirements.

NOTE: Only the above age and identity documents are acceptable at this time. Other documents may be added in the future if deemed acceptable by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and acceptable by the Administration.

Documentation of a valid, verifiable SSN or proof of ineligibility

• Original Social Security (SS) Card; or

• W-2 form, not more than 18 months old; or

• SSA-1099 form, not more than 18 months old; or

• Non-SSA-1099 form, not more than 18 months old; or

• Pay stub bearing the applicant’s name and SSN, not more than 3 months old; or

• Documentation demonstrating non-work authorized status; or

• Other proof of ineligibility for an SSN acceptable by the Administration.

• The name(s) on the actual Social Security Card or other acceptable document used to provide proof of a valid, verifiable SSN or proof of ineligibility MUST match the source document(s) used to provide proof of the applicants' Age and Identity and licensure if required.

(For information on how to apply for a social security number, please visit Social Security Number and Card).

Source Documents for Lawful Status **

If the identity document does not also satisfy proof of lawful presence, the applicant must present another document issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agencies demonstrating lawful status and determined to be acceptable by the Administration.

All documents presented for proof of lawful status must be verified by the Department of Homeland Security through their SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) Program. This verification may not be able to be completed on the day of your visit and may require additional verification which can take up to 3 weeks to complete. Please take this processing time into account when planning to get a product.

**The valid U.S. visa that is affixed to a foreign passport may be unexpired or expired. The foreign passport and the I-94 must be unexpired and verifiable though the Department of Homeland Security.

Source Documents for Maryland Residency

To establish residency, an applicant for a learner’s permit, license, moped operator’s permit or identification card, must present at least two of the following source documents. The documents may not be from the same business, company or agency. The address on the applicant’s Maryland residency sources must match the address on the application. A post office box may be used only in conjunction with a resident’s address if it is in the same zip code area. The use of a private mail drop is not permitted.

• Maryland vehicle registration card or title;

• Utility, telephone or cable/satellite TV bill;

• Checking or savings account statement;

• Life insurance card or policy (over 3 years old);

• Property tax bill or receipt;

• Mortgage account or proof of home ownership;

• Residential rental contract (apartment lease or other rental of real property);

• First class mail from a federal, state or local government agency (to include the contents and envelope); MVA mail is not acceptable;

• Copy of federal or MD income tax return filing not more than 18 months old, with proof of filing;

• Installment contract from a bank or other financial institution;

• Sales tax or business license;

• Major credit card bill;

• Residential service contract (refers to services performed at the address of residence; for example, cable or satellite television, TV repairs, lawn service or exterminator contract);

• Cancelled check with imprinted name and address;

• Voter registration card;

• Selective Service Card.

NOTE: The following is applicable if the applicant is:

• A dependent, the MVA may accept a certified statement of residency from the parent or guardian, signed in the presence of a MVA official. (Satisfactory proof of identity, Maryland residency, and relationship of the parent or guardian to the applicant is required.); or

• A married person, the MVA may accept a certified statement of residency from the applicant’s spouse, signed in the presence of a MVA official. (Satisfactory proof of identity, Maryland residency, and marital relationship is required.); or

• An inmate or former inmate, the MVA may accept, an Order of parole, Order of Mandatory release, or an address certification issued by the Administration and signed and dated by DPSC official, dated within 60 days of release; or

• Homeless or a resident of a nursing home, the MVA will accept certification from nursing homes and homeless service providers under certain conditions for proof of residence.