How to Get a Temporary Photo ID
- 1). Gather the necessary support documents which typically include proof of identity, citizenship, and residency. Examples of proof of identity and citizenship include an original or certified copy of your birth certificate issued in the United States, your Social Security card or a valid passport. Most states require proof of residency as well. Proof of residency can include a current rental housing agreement, utility bill, current bank statement or school transcript from the current year or preceding year.
- 2). Visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office to obtain an application, or visit the website for the State DMV to print an application for a temporary photo identification card. Review the list of documents included in the application. You will need to fill these out to receive the card.
- 3). Submit your paperwork and pay the required fee. Fees vary from state to state and can range from $9.00 in New York, as of 2010, to $20.00 in Georgia to $25.00 in Massachusetts for a photo identification card valid for 5 years. A temporary photo identification card will be issued at this time. The temporary card will often read "Temporary" across the front.
- 4). Wait for your new photo identification card to be mailed to the mailing address you provided on the application, usually within 10 business days. Most temporary photo identification cards are valid for 30 days.
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