DMV: be prepared!
Were you recently granted citizenship or DACA status? Before you go to the DMV to get a driver’s license, you should know what to bring. Make sure that you have all of the following:
1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful presence in the country
- A work permit
- A government-issued birth certificate
- A U.S. passport
- A foreign passport with U.S. immigration documents
2. A Social Security Number
- DACA recipients can get a SSN from the Social Security Administration
3. Proof of full legal name
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Passport
- Work permit
4. Proof of your address
- A bill
- A bank statement
In November, Oregon will vote on the Driver’s Card Referendum. The Driver’s Card law would give undocumented persons the chance to take a driving test and apply for a temporary driving card. This would regulate drivers on the street and give community members the mobility that they need. Already a citizen? ILG is registering people to vote! If you can’t vote, that’s okay––there are other ways to help as well.
All information from the Oregon DMV webpage and National Immigration Law Center.
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