Birth Certificate

[DD0428]

We live in NY and my grandmother has an italian birth certificate. We tried to get her a non-drivers license but the motor vehicle would not accept the birth certificate as proof of id because it is in italian. She really wants to go on vacation with us; how do we go about getting her a proper gov't issued id? Thanks for your help.

[VaDeb]

Each state has specific rules and lists of what documents are acceptable to prove identify. Ask your DMV what documents she needs.

http://www.nysdmv.com/idlicense.htm
http://www.getacdljob.com/dot/new-york.html

The links above is your states requirements.

Debbie

[PeterTimber]

Have the birth certificate translated. Ask your DMV office nearest you who is authorized to translate her birth certificate for a NY State ID card. They are fussy since many illegal aliens try to obtain one since it looks very much like a drivers licence so they are wary. I am sure she can prove she is a US citizen or Legal permanent resident alien if they ask. =Peter=

[DD0428]

Thank you, I will try that.