Motor Vehicle Division Document and Identity Verification 5

Question 1

What is the significance of a star or gold star marking on a REAL ID-compliant driver's license?

Accepted Answer

It signifies the ID meets federal REAL ID standards

Answer

The gold star (or bear/star depending on state) in the upper right corner indicates the credential is REAL ID-compliant and federally accepted.

Question 2

Which federal agency sets the standards that state MVDs must follow when issuing REAL ID cards?

Accepted Answer

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established and enforces REAL ID Act standards for state-issued identity documents.

Question 3

A customer presents an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as proof of identity. Under what circumstance is this accepted at the MVD?

Accepted Answer

It is accepted as proof of identity and lawful presence for eligible non-citizens

Answer

A valid EAD (Form I-766) issued by USCIS is accepted as proof of both identity and lawful presence for non-citizen applicants.

Question 4

Why might the MVD reject a birth certificate that appears genuine but lacks a raised seal or file stamp?

Accepted Answer

Because uncertified copies lack the security features required for identity verification

Answer

MVDs require certified copies of birth certificates, which include an embossed or raised seal and registrar signature; plain photocopies are not accepted.

Question 5

What should an applicant do if their identity documents were destroyed in a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Contact issuing agencies (vital records, SSA) to obtain replacement documents

Answer

Applicants must obtain replacement documents from the original issuing agencies — the vital records office for birth certificates and SSA for Social Security cards.

Motor Vehicle Division Practice Test

Motor Vehicle Division Practice Test

Motor Vehicle Division Document and Identity Verification 5