Motor Vehicle Division FREE Motor Vehicle Division Document and Identity Verification Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which federal act established the requirement for states to verify identity documents before issuing a driver's license?

Accepted Answer

REAL ID Act of 2005

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Patriot Act of 2001

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Homeland Security Act of 2002

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Immigration Reform Act of 1996

Question 2

When presenting a foreign passport as proof of identity at the MVD, what additional document is typically required?

Accepted Answer

A valid U.S. visa or I-94 arrival record

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A foreign driver's license

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A letter from the embassy

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A notarized translation of the passport

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of requiring two proofs of residency when applying for a state-issued ID at the MVD?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the applicant's current physical address within the state

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To verify the applicant's citizenship status

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To check the applicant's employment history

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To validate the applicant's insurance coverage

Question 4

Which document would NOT typically be accepted as proof of Social Security number at the MVD?

Accepted Answer

A Social Security card laminated by the cardholder

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An original Social Security card

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A W-2 form showing the full SSN

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A 1099 form showing the full SSN

Question 5

Under REAL ID compliance, which of the following is an acceptable document to prove legal name change?

Accepted Answer

A certified marriage certificate issued by a government vital records office

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A church-issued marriage certificate

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A notarized affidavit from a family member

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A wedding invitation with both names printed

Question 6

What happens if the MVD's electronic verification system cannot confirm a submitted Social Security number?

Accepted Answer

The application is placed on hold pending manual verification with the SSA

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The applicant is immediately denied a license

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The applicant must pay an additional verification fee

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The MVD issues a temporary license while verification is pending