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Certain documents are acceptable for multiple categories:  \n􀁹 Proof of Legal Presence  \n􀁹 Proof of Identity  \n􀁹 Proof of Name and Date of Birth  \n􀁹 Proof of Wisconsin residency if you are 18 years of age or older (two proofs required for REAL ID compliant card)  \n􀁹 Provide Social Security number » If you are not eligible for a  \nSocial Security number, you must sign form MV3741, Social Security Number Non-Eligibility Certification Statement.  \nInformation for all documents  \n􀁹 Documents presented as proof must be original. Photocopies are not acceptable.  \n􀁹 Documents with a photograph of a person will be accepted only when the person is readily recognizable from the photograph.  \n􀁹 The Department will decline to accept any document if it has reason to suspect the authenticity of the document.  \n􀁹 Questionable documents may require additional review.  \n􀁹 A valid document is one that is not expired.  \nIf you legally change your name, first update your name with the Social Security Administration and wait 48 hours before going to the DMV.  \nWhen you visit the DMV to change your name on your driver license or  \nID card, you must present proof ofyour name change. Acceptable documents are:  \n􀁹 Certified marriage certificate  \n􀁹 Certified record of divorce  \n􀁹 Certified court order  \n􀁹 Valid unexpired U.S. passport issued in your current name  \nREAL ID driver license and ID card applicants  \n􀁹 If you present a valid, unexpired  \nU.S. passport in your current name,  \nyou do not need to present documents to prove past name changes.  \n􀁹 If you do not present a valid, unexpired U.S. passport in your current name, you must present documents to prove each name change from birth to present.  \n􀁹 Social Security Number Online Verification (SSOLV) is required for REAL ID issuance.  \nFree ID and Identification Card Petition Process (IDPP)  \nGetting a free ID for voting is easy even if you do not have the documentation to get a regular Wisconsin ID!  \n􀁹 Go to the DMV to apply  \n􀁹 Bring the following, if available:» Proof of U.S. Citizenship » Proof of Identity  \n» Proof of Name and Date of Birth  \n» Proof of Wisconsin Residency  \n» Social Security Number  \n􀁹 If you do not have all or any of these documents, you can still get an ID for voting. Bring any documents you have tothe DMV, and you will geta photo ID receipt in the mail that you can use in time for voting.  \n􀁹 Once enrolled in IDPP, DMV will work with you to identify any remaining documents needed to continue with the verification of your application.  \n􀁹 Once your application materials are fully completed and DMV has verified your information, you will be issued a Wisconsin Identification card.  \nAcceptable Documents for Proof of Legal Presence  \nFOR REAL ID COMPLIANT CARDS  \n1. Valid U.S. passport or passport card  \n2. U.S. State or local government issued certificate of birth (certified copy only; birth registration and hospital certificates are not acceptable) . In accordance with Puerto Rican law, as of October 30, 2010, Wisconsin will not accept any Puerto Rican birth certificate certified before July 1, 2010.  \n3. If you obtained U.S. citizenship through the adoption process (Child Citizenship Act of 2000), and you do not possess a valid U.S. passport, you may provide evidence of U.S. citizenship with the following documents (please note that a Certification of Birth Facts isnot an acceptable document):» Proof of finalized  \nadoption and,  \n» Foreign passport from your country of birth (valid or expired), which may include the temporary I-551 stamp or,  \n» I-551 Permanent Resident card from the time that you entered the U.S. ","cbCaioypT8J266YY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioypT8J266YY","pdf",218589,"English","# Acceptable Documents for Wisconsin Driver License or Identification Card Application\n## Document categories and general requirements\n## Name change documentation\n## REAL ID proof requirements\n## Free ID and Identification Card Petition Process (IDPP)","[{\"question\":\"How does the Free ID and Identification Card Petition Process (IDPP) work?\",\"answer\":\"Apply at the DMV and bring available documents (citizenship, identity, name/date of birth, residency, and Social Security number if available). 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