The Delaware Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) issues non-driver identification cards to State residents who don't have an valid ID card, driver license or instruction permit from the State or any other jurisdiction. The ID card can be used to prove your identity, age, and residence in a variety of situations. The identification card is valid for four years, and expires on your birthday four years after it was issued.

[edit] APPLYING FOR A DELAWARE ID CARD

1. Locate the Office of Motor Vehicles nearest you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online and complete the application for Driver License/Identification Card.
2. Bring proper identification. You will be asked to present one document from the primary identification and one from the secondary identification.
3. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). If you have never been issued a SSN, you may be required to obtain one, or else sign a Statement of Not Eligible for Social Security Number form.
4. Provide two documents for proof of Delaware residence.
5. If your address has changed, fill this form and provide proof.
6. Pay the ID card application fee, currently $20, by cash or check. The Delaware DMV does not accept payments by credit or debit card, but many locations have an ATM. Confirm the exact fee with your local DMV Office.
7. You must also surrender any valid driver license or instruction permit issued by the state of Delaware or any other jurisdiction.

[edit] RENEWING A DELAWARE ID CARD

1. Locate the Office of Motor Vehicles nearest you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online.
2. Bring proper identification. You will be asked to present one primary document and one secondary document.
3. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). If you have never been issued a SSN, you may be required to obtain one, or else sign a Statement of Not Eligible for Social Security Number form.
4. Provide proof of Delaware residence, in the event that your address has changed.
5. Pay the ID card renewal fee, currently $5, by cash or check. The Delaware DMV does not accept payments by credit or debit card, but many locations have an ATM. Confirm the exact fee with your local DMV Office.

[edit] REPLACING A LOST, STOLEN, OR DESTROYED ID CARD

You may be issued a replacement identification card if your original ID card has been lost, stolen or destroyed, or if you have had a name or address change.

1. Locate the Office of Motor Vehicles nearest you, as you will have to apply for the ID card in person. You cannot apply online. You will be asked to present three identification requirements with one which has your signature.
2. Bring proper identification.
3. You must also provide proof of your social security number (SSN). If you have never been issued a SSN, you may be required to obtain one, or else sign a Statement of Not Eligible for Social Security Number form.
4. Provide proof of Delaware residence, in the event that your address has changed.
5. If your name or has changed, you must provide proof of name change.
6. Pay the ID card replacement fee, currently $10, by cash or check. The Delaware DMV does not accept payments by credit or debit card, but many locations have an ATM. Confirm the exact fee with your local DMV Office.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Former State residents moving back to Delaware may be eligible to apply for a renewal or replacement ID card, depending on the validity of their original identification card.
• See also Applying for a New License.
• See also Change of Address.