STAR ID Document List

* If the applicant’s name has changed from the name displayed on the document presented to verify identity and date of birth, certified documents verifying this change are also required (ex. marriage certificate, adoption, court order).

Applicants must verify their Social Security Numbers by providing one of the following documents:

• Social Security card
• United States Military Form DD 214
• Medicare/Medicaid Identification Card (if Social Security Number is followed by the letter A)
• W-2 Tax Form

Applicants must verify their address of principal residence by providing any two of the following documents:

• Valid Alabama Driver License or Identification Card displaying applicant's current address
• Voter Registration Card
• Residential Mortgage Contract
• Current Lease or Rental agreement for housing
• Proof of payment of residential property tax (Homestead)
• Previous year tax returns bearing applicants address
• Vehicle registration bearing applicants name and address
• Utility bill (Water, Gas, or Electric) less than 90 days old
• Any State or Federal Court documents indicating residence address
• School enrollment documentation
• Defense Department Form 214 (Report of Separation)
• Sex offender registration documents
• Current Homeowners insurance policy with name and address
• Social Security benefits statements/summary mailed to physical address
• U.S. or State Government check or other document mailed to applicants physical address
• Military Orders documenting duty station and place of residence.

*If utility bills or other similar documents feature the name of the applicant's spouse or parent, the applicant must produce a marriage certificate or birth certificate verifying residence address.