Commercial Driver's License

Proof of Citizenship

You must bring one of the of the following documents to
prove citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.

U.S. Citizens

  • Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Certificate of Citizenship


Permanent resident

  • Permanent resident card (lawful permanent residents)


Temporary foreign national

  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
  • Unexpired foreign passport with an I-94 document

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