Lost or Stolen License or ID Card

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 You may replace a lost or stolen license or ID card, or permit at any Customer Service Center for $5.00. To obtain a replacement, you must bring either:

• One document from Category A in the name as it appears on your license

OR

• Two documents from Category B in the name as it appears on your driver’s license. 
  
  All documents must be in English.  View the Translator List to locate an approved document translation company.

Category A - ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED DOCUMENTS ONLY. NO COPIES OR FAXES.
If Category A document is not in current license name, you will need to present one additional Category B document in the current license name.

• Original Birth Certificate (hospital certificates are not acceptable)
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate with raised or impressed seal.
• Certified birth registration.
• Certified copy of court records ( adoption, name or sex change).
• Certified naturalization documentation.
• Immigration ID card.
• Valid passport (not expired).
• Military ID card
• Non US Citizens - Valid foreign passport with valid I-94 card/stamp
  • Valid foreign passport with valid I-94 card/stamp
  • Valid resident alien card ( I-688 or I-551)
  • Valid employment authorization card ( I-766 or I-688A or I-688B)

Category B - ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED DOCUMENTS ONLY. NO COPIES OR FAXES.

• Original Social Security Card
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. Please note: by law, same sex marriage certificates cannot be accepted. 
• Previous Year's Income Tax Return
• Current Auto, Home, Life or Health Insurance Policy ( Cards Not Accepted )
• Current Auto Registration Receipt
• Voter Registration Card

DDS can change a driver's license or ID number under the following circumstances only:

• The current license number is the applicant's social security number.
  
  OR
   
• The applicant's driver's license and/or identification card has been stolen (the applicant must present to DDS a police report stating the license was stolen.)