You can use the following documents to provide proof of birth date and legal presence:
- U.S. Birth Certificate
- U.S. Certificate or Report of Birth Abroad
- Federal Proof of Indian Blood Degree
- INS American Indian Card
- Birth Certificate or passport issued from a U.S. Territory
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military Identification Cards (Active or reserve duty, dependent, retired member, discharged from service, medical/religious personnel)
- Common Access Card (only if designated as Active military or Active Reserve or Active Selected Reserve)
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- Northern Mariana Card
- INS U.S. Citizen ID Card
- Permanent Resident Card
- Temporary Resident Identification Card
- Canadian Passport/Birth Certificate
- Non-resident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card
- Valid foreign passport with a valid Record of Arrival/Departure (form I-94)
- Certification from California Department of Corrections or California Youth Authority
- Employment Authorization Card
- Permanent Resident Re-entry Permit
- Refugee travel document
- "Processed for I-551" stamped in a valid foreign passport
- Valid I-94 stamped "Refugee," "Parole or Parolee," "Asylee," or Section 207, Section 208, Section 209, Section 212d(2), HP or PIP
- Immigration judge's order granting asylum
- Certified court order or judgment issued from a court of competent jurisdiction
- Valid I-94 with attached photo stamped "Processed for I-551 temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence"
- Notice of Action (I-797 Approved Petition)
- Mexican Border Crossing Card with valid I-94
Obtaining a driver license or learner permit in California
