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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.
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