Documentation Requirements
This is a compilation of the documents needed to obtain:
SS Card (original and replacement)
CT ID card
Birth Certificate
For a SS Card (Replacement)
- Certified Copy or an original birth, marriage or divorce certificate
- Proof of Citizenship which includes a birth certificate or a passport
- Proof of Identity which includes CURRENT driver’s license or State issued ID Card or passport
If one of these cannot be obtained, an employee identification card, school identification cardor a military ID (all with picture), health insurance card (non-Medicare), a certified copy of a clinic-doctor-medical record with name and DOB and reason for the visit, current or prior year report card with name and DOB, insurance policy with name and DOB, religious record under the ae of 18.
For a replacement card, one document can serve to show both Identity and Citizenship (for example a state ID card)
For an Original SS Card, the person must submit:
Birth certificate or
Religious record made before age 5 showing date of birth
U.S. hospital record of birth,
US Passport
The person must appear in person for an interview. They will be asked to verify that they never had a SS Card. This includes proof of long term residency outside of the US (i.e. a passport, school or employment records). If you’ve lived inside the US, they might be asked for tax records showing no SS #, name of schools attended
The rest of the documentation requirements are the same EXCEPT TWO DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED, although one document can serve in both categories (ID and Citizenship)
CT ID Card:
When you apply for your Connecticut ID card, you must bring valid original or certified copies of documents that prove youridentity,Social Security number,CT residency, andlegal presence in the U.S.(if you were born overseas).
Identity
To prove you identity, you must show:
- A primary document (e.g. U.S. birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate).
- A secondary document (e.g. Out-of-state or Canadian photo driver license, U.S. military ID card, or marriage certificate).
Note:Birth certificates issued in Puerto Rico before July 1, 2010 will not be accepted.
Social Security Number
If you are a U.S. citizen, or a non-citizen with a Social Security card, you must show one of the following to prove your SSN. The document must show your full Social Security number.
- Social Security card.
- W-2 form (under 5 years old).
- 1099 (under 5 years old).
If you are a non-U.S. citizen without a SSN, you must present proof of ineligibility for a SSN from the Social Security Administration.
CT Residency
To prove your Connecticut residency, you must show 2 pieces of mail from 2 different sources. Your mail may have been sent to a PO Box or sent to you via email. Both of your documents must:
- Show your full name and CT physical address.
- Have been issued within 90 days (unless otherwise specified).
- Be typed (not handwritten).
Accepted documents proving your residency in Connecticut include:
- Utility bills.
- Bank statements.
- Pay stub showing the name and address of your employer.
If you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian living with you may provide these documents addressed to them, to prove your residency. Or they can provide just one of these documents and their CT driver’s license, provided the address on both the document and license match.
Legal Presence in the U.S.
If you weren’t born in the U.S., you will need to prove your legal status in the country. The CT DMV will use the Systematic Alien Verification of Eligibility (SAVE) to verify your status, which can take over 10 business days.
Accepted documents proving your legal status in the U.S. include:
- I-94 and U.S. Visa.
- Permanent Resident or Resident Alien card.
- Employment Authorization card.
Change of Name
If your name has changed, you must show either your:
- Marriage or civil union certificate.
- Marriage or civil union dissolution.
- Official court document.
You must first change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before you apply for a Connecticut ID card.
Birth Certificate:
1. A valid, government issued photographic identification that includes the person’s or requester’s date of birth, signature, and an expiration date.
If a photographic identification is not available, copies of two (2) of the following documents can be substituted for it:
2.social security card;
3.social security card supplemented with either an employment identification card, a paycheck stub or a W-2 form. Providing the documents in this subdivision fully satisfies the identification requirements of this section;
4.automobile registration;
5.copy of utility bill showing name and current address;
6.checking account deposit slip or bank statement stating name and current address;
7.voter registration card;
8.valid government issued trade or professional license;
9.valid government issued firearm permit;
10.probation documents issued by a court or other government agency, pursuant to acriminalconviction;
11.letter from a government agency verifying identity. The letter shall be dated within six months prior to the date of the request;
12.release documentation from a correctional institution containing a photograph of the former inmate and a release date within 12 months prior to the date of the request;
13.birth certificate of the requester;
14.military discharge papers;
15.current school or college photographic identification; or
16.government issued photographic identification that has expired within 12 months prior to the date of the request.
Other information to note:
Birth certificates can be applied for online through a DPH accepted vendor for a an additional fee.
The ID Cards can be gotten for no cost for homeless individuals if “you are living in ahomelessshelter or transitional house, you are eligible for afree CT ID cardif you provide proof of residency and yourConnecticut Identification Card Requirements and Application(Form B-230) is signed by an official from your housing location