New Indiana Resident Packet - Licenses, Permits, and IDs - Requirements for Driver’s License, State ID, Learner’s Permit

Sep 18, 2026

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New Indiana Resident Packet provides step-by-step document requirements for obtaining an Indiana driver’s license (Real ID), state identification card, and learner’s permit at a BMV branch. It details acceptable proofs for identity, lawful status, Social Security, and Indiana residency, including time-sensitive residency evidence and address change confirmation. The packet also explains name change documentation when needed and outlines Indiana Residency Affidavit qualifications when two residency documents can’t be provided.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Driver’s License

Proof requirements

State ID

Requirements for new residents

Learner’s Permit

Required documentation

Indiana Residency Affidavit

Eligibility qualifications

Motorcycle Endorsement

Where to get more information

New Indiana Resident Packet DRIVEN TO SERVE INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSES, PERMITS, AND IDS The below section outlines the available driver’s license, ID, and permit for new Indiana residents. Please review each section carefully. If you do not have one of the documents listed below, please visit [RealID.IN.gov](RealID.IN.gov) to review a full list of accepted documents. DRIVER’S LICENSE To obtain an Indiana Driver’s License*, please bring the following documentation to a BMV branch F One Proof of Identity • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card *New Indiana residents are required to obtain a Real ID. Required documentation for a Real ID must bean original or certified copy and may vary based on each individual. For a complete list of required documents, visit [RealID.IN.gov. If under](RealID.IN.gov. If under) 18, parent or guardian must sign for affiant, and proof of financial liability. • Original or certified copy of a government issued birth certificate F Name Change (If Applicable) • If your current name does not match the name on your identity document, additional name change documentation is required F One Proof of Lawful Status • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card • Original or certified copy of a government issued birth certificate F One Proof of Social Security (Your FULL Social Security Number must be printed on your documentation) • Social Security Card • W-2 Form F Two Proofs of Indiana Residency • U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation • Utility company, credit card, doctor, or hospital bill issued within 60 days of application If under 18 and held a driver’s license less than 180 days then must apply for a LP, take knowledge exam. If under 18 and held DL for less than 1 year, they must take a knowledge and skills exam to get DL. If over 18 and DL is expired, then must take knowledge exam. If expired greater than 5 years, then skills and knowledge exam to get DL. If you cannot provide two documents proving your Indiana residency you may submit an Indiana Residency Affidavit. For more information, [please visit our website](please visit our website www.in.gov/BMV)[ ](please visit our website www.in.gov/BMV)[www.in.gov/BMV](please visit our website www.in.gov/BMV). STATE ID To obtain an Indiana State Identification Card (ID)*, please bring the following documentation to a BMV branch F One Proof of Identity • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card • Original or certified copy of a government issued birth certificate Requirements for New Residents 2 Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles F Name Change (If Applicable) • If your current name does not match the name on your identity document, additional name change documentation is required F One Proof of Lawful Status • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate F One Proof of Social Security (Your FULL Social Security Number must be printed on your documentation) • Social Security Card • W-2 Form F Two Proofs of Indiana Residency • U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation • Utility company, credit card, doctor, or hospital bill issued within 60 days of application LEARNER’S PERMIT To obtain an Indiana Learner’s Permit*, please bring the following documentation to a BMV branch: F One Proof of Identity • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card • Original or certified copy of a government issued birth certificate F Name Change (If Applicable) • If your current name does not match the name on your identity document, additional name change documentation is required F One Proof of Lawful Status • Unexpired U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate F One Proof of Social Security (Your FULL Social Security Number must be printed on your documentation) • Social Security Card • W-2 Form F Two Proofs of Indian

FAQs

What documents are required to obtain an Indiana driver’s license (Real ID)?

Bring one proof of identity, one proof of lawful status, one proof of Social Security, and two proofs of Indiana residency. Real ID requires originals or certified copies and may vary by individual.

What residency documents count toward the Indiana residency requirement?

Use USPS change-of-address confirmation and two additional proofs such as utility, credit card, doctor, or hospital bills issued within 60 days of application. If you can’t provide two documents, an Indiana Residency Affidavit may be submitted.

When can applicants use an Indiana Residency Affidavit instead of two residency documents?

Applicants may submit an affidavit if incapacitated, homeless without a residence address, living with a relative or friend, or residing in a motor vehicle. The required signature and circumstances depend on the qualification.

Sep 18, 2026

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