Identity and birth date
Certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or another accepted identity document.
Printable guide
Ohio REAL ID Checklist
Use this checklist before you visit an official office for a Compliant Ohio driver license or ID card.
independent DMV and BMV information guide Verify requirements with the official DMV or BMV before you visit.
Bring these
Bring these originals or certified copies
Social Security number
Social Security card, W-2, 1099, or accepted document showing your full number.
Two Ohio address proofs
Two documents from different sources showing your current Ohio street address.
Name-change proof
Only if your current legal name differs from your identity document.
Decision point
Compliant or Standard?
Choose REAL ID
For domestic flights or many secure federal facilities without carrying a passport.
Choose Standard
For regular Ohio driving or ID use when you do not need federal acceptance.
At the visit
Simple steps
- Gather original documents.
- Choose Compliant when you check in.
- Have documents verified and photo taken.
- Leave with interim paperwork while the card is mailed.
Avoid a return trip
- Do not bring photocopies or screenshots.
- Bring two address proofs, not one.
- Bring certified name-change documents when names do not match.