Proof of Citizenship (POC)


Frequently Asked Questions

****PLEASE READ THIS PAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE APPLYING FOR A NEW LICENSE OR RENEWING YOUR LICENSE!!!!!!!!!

INITIAL APPLICATIONS Effective December 15, 2015, ALL Individual Resident and Non-Resident Alabama applicants must submit proof of citizenship (POC) before their license is issued. This will also apply to Amendments and Reinstatements. CLICK HERE
REINSTATEMENTS OR ADDING A LINE OF AUTHORITY APPLICATIONS Effective March 1, 2018, ALL Individual Resident and Non-Resident Alabama applicants must submit proof of citizenship (IF IT HAS NOT EVER BEEN SUBMITTED) before their license can be reissued or reinstated. CLICK HERE

The following states whose driver’s license DOES NOT qualify as a document to be used as Proof of Citizenship per the Beason-Hammon Law are:

  • California (Unless it is a Star Driver’s License based on Real ID Act after January 28, 2018. There will be a bear with a star in upper right corner),
  • Colorado (Unless it is a Star Driver’s License based on Real ID Act),
  • Connecticut (Unless it is the new Verified Driver’s License),
  • Delaware (Unless it is a iDelaware Card, with a Star in upper right corner),
  • Hawaii,
  • Illinois (Unless it is a Real ID Driver’s License issued after July 1, 2016),
  • Louisiana (Unless it is a Real ID Driver’s License issued after October 3, 2016),
  • Maryland (Unless it is a Real ID Driver’s License issued after June 20, 2016 with a Star in upper right corner),
  • New Mexico (Unless it is a Real ID Driver’s License issued after November 14, 2016 with the star in upper right corner),
  • Nevada (Unless it is a Real ID Driver’s License),
  • Utah (Unless it has the embedded beehive or ghost image applied via laser),
  • Vermont (Unless it is Real ID Driver’s License issued in 2014 or later and has the Gold Star in upper right corner),
  • Washington (Unless it is an Enhanced Driver’s License or a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) issued after September 1, 2015),
  • and District of Columbia (Unless it is a Real ID Driver's License issued after May 1, 2014 with a Star in upper right corner).

All Transactions requiring Citizenship verification will be deferred for state review. Documentation must be received before the license will be renewed or issued. If the documentation is not received within 10 days after submission, the application will be declined. Please note: Fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Initial Applications: CLICK HERE

Reinstatements or Adding a Line of Authority Applications: CLICK HERE

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