U.S. photo driver license or State photo ID Card

·        May also include photo learner permits.

·        Licenses not issued in English, must be translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation or a valid International Driving Permit.

·        NOTE:  The Tennessee Certificate for Driving is NOT acceptable for proof of identification or residency.

·        Work Photo ID

Original or Certified Birth Certificate

·        Must be original or certified copy, have a seal and be issued by an authorized government agency such as the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health.

·        Hospital issued certificates and baptismal certificates are NOT acceptable.

·        Foreign birth certificates, not issued in English, must be translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation.

Military Identification

·        Active Duty, Retiree or Reservist military ID card

·        Discharge papers

·        Military Dependent ID card

Passport (Valid)

·        Passports, not issued in English, must be translated and accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation.  Passports are not acceptable if expired. 

Marriage Certificate

·        Must include the applicant’s full name.  The certificate must be the copy that is registered AFTER the marriage –Not just the “license” authorizing the union.

Adoption Decree

·        Must include the applicant’s full name and date of birth.

Divorce Decree (Legal Change of Name)

·        As recorded in court decree with judge’s original signature and/or official court seal.