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Proving Social Security

​​The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles recognizes the documents below as proof that an individual has a Social Security number.

​Document​Notes
Social Security card
  • ​Acceptable for REAL ID
  • Photocopies, laminated cards, and metal or plastic replicas are not allowed
1099 tax form with name and FULL Social Security number
  • ​Acceptable for REAL ID
W-2 form with name and FULL Social Security number
  • ​Acceptable for REAL ID
Payroll record with name and FULL Social Security number
  • ​Acceptable for REAL ID
DD-214 form
  • Not acceptable for REAL ID
Social Security document reflecting Social Security number
  • Not acceptable for REAL ID
Military record reflecting Social Security number
  • Not acceptable for REAL ID
Medicaid or Medicare card reflecting Social Security number
  • Not acceptable for REAL ID

10/30/2023 8:42 AM

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