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Duplicate License

To receive a duplicate license, you must present 2 acceptable forms of identification (either two (2) from Primary or one (1) from Primary and one (1) from Secondary) and pay the appropriate Fee - cash only.

Primary Documents:
- Driver license (Cannot be expired more than six months)
- Certificate of Birth (Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health)
- State issued ID card (Cannot be expired more than six months)
- INS documents, with the following exceptions: (to be determined)
- Court order. (Must contain full name and date of birth. Examples include adoption document, name change documents, etc.)
- Military ID

- Military Dependent ID
- Valid passport, U.S. or Canadian (If foreign, appropriate INS document is also required)
- State issued learner's permit. (Cannot be expired more than six months)

- Social security card. Metal card is NOT acceptable.
- Marriage Certificate/License

Secondary Documents:
(Proof of Residency) The following must show name and address.
- Bank Statement
- Utility Bill (Lights, Water, Gas, or Cable)
- Pay check stub (If it has Name, Social and Address)
- Lease/Purchase agreement

- Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card. Tribal ID card is NOT acceptable.
- Employer ID card
- Foreign birth certificate. Must be translated by approved translator
- IRS/State tax forms/W-2
- Medical records from doctor/hospital
- Military Discharge/Separation papers
- Parent/Guardian affidavit. Must appear in person, prove she/he is the parent or guardian and submit a certified/notarized affidavit. (Applies only to minors.)
- Firearm Permit
- Pilot's license
- School record/transcript. Must be certified.
- Student ID card. Must contain photo
- Vehicle title or Vehicle registration
- Voter Registration Card.