When the process begins on July 1, 2023 for all eligible Massachusetts residents to apply for a standard driver’s license, regardless of immigration status, it is important that you come to your appointment with the correct documents so that the process is not delayed. process.
With the Work and Family Mobility Act the requirement for people to provide proof of legal presence in the country to obtain a standard driver’s license is removed, although there is a process that must be followed step by step, and as part of that process, you will need to present a series of valid documents so that you do not find complications along the way.
To obtain a standard Massachusetts driver’s license, you will need to provide the following documents, according to the Massachusetts Registration of Vehicles (RMV):
- Proof of identity and date of birth
- Proof of social security status
- Proof of residence in Massachusetts
Here we tell you which are the valid documents that you can present:
PROOF OF IDENTITY AND DATE OF BIRTH
Starting July 1, the RMV will allow more documents to prove identity and date of birth under the Labor and Family Mobility Law. No document can be expired.
Document 1: Choose ONE of the following as your first document
- Foreign passport
- Consular identification document
Document 2: Choose ONE of the following as your second document
- Driver’s license from any state or territory of the United States
- Original or certified copy of a birth certificate from any state or jurisdiction
- foreign identity card
- foreign driver’s license
- A marriage certificate or divorce decree issued by any state or territory of the United States
SOCIAL SECURITY PROOF OF STATUS
Drivers must also meet a social security documentation requirement.
There are three different ways to meet this requirement:
- Provide a social security number (SSN card not required)
- Submit a denial letter from the Social Security Administration
- If you present a foreign passport or consular ID to meet the document requirements, you may sign an affidavit stating that you have never been issued a social security number (RMV will provide a template)
PROOF OF MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCY
Drivers must provide a document to prove Massachusetts residency. The document must show the current residential address with the applicant’s name. Here we show you some of the ones you might have.
BILLS
- Utility bill (electric, phone, water, sewer, cable, satellite, heat) dated within 60 days
- Credit card statement dated within 60 days
- Medical/hospital statement dated within 60 days
- Cell phone bill dated within 60 days
LEASE OR MORTGAGE
- Current lease/mortgage or similar rental agreement
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO FINANCES
- Bank statement dated within 60 days
- Current pension statement (401k, 457, SEP, etc.)
- current retirement statement
- Current SSA statement
- Current installment loan agreement (car loan)
DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE SCHOOL
- Official school transcript for the current year
- Official letter from the school (proof of enrollment) dated within 60 days
- Tuition invoice for the current year
- Certified school transcript for the current year
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO INSURANCE
- Car insurance policy for the current year
- Renter’s insurance policy for the current year
- Homeowners insurance policy for the current year
You can see the detailed list here.
The full list of acceptable documents, including documents to prove Massachusetts residency, will be updated by July 1 to include newly accepted documents.
