Acceptable Forms of ID

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.