Georgia (United States) - Apply for Indigent Identification (ID) Card


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ProcedureEdit

  • Apply to obtain an Indigent ID card at any CSC location.
  • Applicants must submit documents that shows their identity, residential address, full social security number, and U.S. citizenship or proof of lawful presence in the United States.Checklist of all Accepted Documents
  • Applicants must also submit the voucher obtained from an approved Indigent Resource Provider (non-profit agency).


Notes:

  • If an Indigent ID card is lost or stolen another voucher from the Indigent Resource Provider may be required to receive another ID card at the reduced fee.
  • Applicants are not eligible for a Georgia ID card if they possess a valid driver's license from another state.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Voucher obtained from an approved Indigent Resource Provider (non-profit agency).
  • All documents must be in English.


Effective July 1, 2012, the following documentation requirements are in place at DDS resulting from the Federal requirements of the Real ID Act.

US Citizen

  • Valid, Unexpired US Passport - For more information, please go to www.travel.state.gov/passport/
  • An original or certified copy of a US Birth Certificate/Amended Birth Certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the Applicants state of birth (including US Territories and the District of Columbia). Keepsake birth certificates issued by hospitals are not acceptable.GA Residents, for more information use this link to GA Vital Records www.rover.ga.gov
    • Non-GA residents, for more information use this link to view list of other State's Vital Records contacts www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS 545 - For more information, please go to www.travel.state.gov/law/family_issues/birth/birth_593.html
  • Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N-550 or N-570 - For more Information, please go to www.dhs.gov/xabout/gc_1186413412271.shtm
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561, issued by the DHS - For more information, please go to www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
  • SSA Numident Record Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940
  • Original US Military Discharge Papers Applicants date of birth must be prior to January 1, 1940

Proof of Social Security Number (You must present 1 of the following unless otherwise noted):

  • Social Security Card - Original, laminated original or copy; For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov
  • W-2 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
  • SSA-1099 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
  • Non-SSA 1099 form with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
  • Pay stub with Applicant's name & full or partial SSN
  • SSN Denial Letter / SSA Refusal Letter
  • SSA Print-out containing office stamp and SSA employee signature as well as Applicant's name & SSN
  • 1-797C with Applicants name, demographic info & SSN - For Non-Citizens only
  • Federal / State Tax Return with Applicants name & SSN (also acceptable for proof of SSN for Dependents)
  • Medicare / Medicaid card with Applicants name & SSN
  • Social Security Annual Statement. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/
  • Selective Service Notice with Applicants name & SSN

Proof of Residential Address (You must present 2 of the following unless otherwise noted):

  • Utility bill issued within the last sixty (60) days for services installed at your residential address (ex. water, sewer, gas, electricity, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection)
  • Financial statement for bank/credit union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing issued within the last sixty (60) days
  • Current, valid rental contract/agreement and/or rent payment receipts issued within the last sixty (60) days (includes rental agreement/leases for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, and letter from a shelter)
  • Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following: Paycheck or paycheck stub
    • Letter from your employer on company letterhead
    • W-2 for current or preceding calendar year
    • Military orders



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Georgia Department of Driver Services
2206 East View Parkway
Conyers, Georgia 30013 Map

Mailing Address
Department of Driver Services
Post Office Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013

Driver's License Information
Contact Center Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:15pm
(678) 413-8400
(678) 413-8500
(678) 413-8600
1 (866) 754-3687 (Inside Georgia but outside the Metro Atlanta Area)

Check the Status of Your License Anytime (24/7)
(404) 657-9300

CSC Locations

Website



EligibilityEdit

  • Qualify for Indigent Status.
  • No age requirement. Any person old enough to sign their name, or make a mark indicating their legal signature can apply.



FeesEdit

Indigent ID Card: Must present voucher



ValidityEdit

Valid for 5 Years



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Required InformationEdit

  • Full Name
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • County
  • Social Security Number
  • Mailing address
  • Residence address



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External LinksEdit

  • Georgia Department of Driver Services:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/Dldata.aspx?con=1743971759&ty=dl



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