What Documents Do You Need To Get Your...?

May 1, 2017

WHAT DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO GET YOUR…

BIRTH CERTIFICATE:

Must be 18- if under 18 a family member or legal representative can obtain it for you

SOCIAL SECURITY CARD:

  • Either original birth certificate, U.S. hospital record of birth, religious record established before age 5 showing your age of birth, passport OR final adoption decree AND

  • U.S. driver’s license or U.S. state-issued identity card OR U.S. Passport

    • If you do not have a driver’s license or state issued photo ID or passport__ then you can use a student ID, health insurance card (not a Medicare card), or employee identification card.

    • Complete a Social Security Application available on line or at the Social Security office

      DRIVER’S LICENSE/STATE ID:

  • Knowledge Test:

    • Application

    • Proof of date of birth and identification MUST be original

    • Social Security Card CANNOT be laminated

    • Check or money order payable to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Initial Permit and Four-Year License is $34.50 (as of July 2015) NO CASH

  • Road Test:

    • Make an appointment either by calling 1-800-423-5542 Monday-Friday between 7:00a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or online at [www.dmv.state.pa.us] (www.dmv.state.pa.us)

    • Valid Learners Permit

    • If under 18 certificate for 50 hours of behind-the-wheel-training

    • Valid registration card for the vehicle you plan to drive

    • Proof that the vehicle is currently insured

    • Under 18 the valid driver’s license of the person who is at least 21 years of age or a parent, guardian or spouse who is at least 18 years of age accompanying you to the Driver’s License Center

  • State Id:

    • Social Security Card

    • Original Birth Certificate

    • If you are 18 or older you will need to submit identification and two forms of proof of residency (utility bills, tax records, lease etc.)

    • Check or Money Order for $28.50 (as of July 2015) NO CASH

      ##GED:

  • A Driver’s License or State ID

  • Proof of Residency

  • Fee for the test (ask the evaluation site)

  • If you are under 18 you need to bring a withdrawal letter from school, Court Order or letter of employment and remember that you will not receive your GED certificate until your class graduates.

    ##REGISTERING TO VOTE:

  • Must be 18 and a citizen of the United States

  • You can obtain a form at libraries, post offices state and local office buildings or online at  [www.dos.state.pa.us] (www.dos.state.pa.us) or by calling 412-350-4510

##PUBLIC ASSISTANCE:

  • The application for cash assistance, food stamps and medical assistance can be obtained at your local welfare office or at [www.compass.state.pa.us](www.compass.state.pa.us)

  • If you apply online you will still have a face to face interview (within 30 days) and you will need to mail proof of income within days of applying

    • Bring to the Interview:

    • Proof of your identity: driver’s license, state id, library card or voter registration

    • Social Security cards for all persons in the household

    • Proof of residence for all persons in the household (homeless persons need only a mailing address) You must live in the county where the application is made

    • Names and proof of age of all persons applying

    • Proof of housing costs, copies of rent or mortgage payments, insurance, tax receipts, utility bills

    • Proof of income such as pay stubs or other documents showing income received

    • Information on resources such as cash on hand, money in checking/savings account, real estate, motor vehicles

    • If you choose to authorize a person (proxy) to access your benefits, you must bring that person to the interview

    • You should receive notice of a decision in writing within 30 days

    • If you are denied every form from Welfare has an appeal form attached you should fill out and appeal with in the time frames so that your benefits do not stop.

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