Page Content Welcome to the NCDMV Real ID Document Checker. You'll need to have Javascript enabled to use this feature. Please enable it to continue. Welcome Name Change Age & Identity SSN Proof Residency Print & Go This tool will help you prepare for your REAL ID visit with the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. Answer a few questions here, and you'll be provided with a custom checklist you can print and take with you. Learn about REAL ID.Have a valid U.S. or foreign passport, U.S. passport card, permanent resident card or U.S. military ID? You do not need a REAL ID. A valid passport, passport card, permanent resident card, or U.S. military ID can be presented to fly within the United States or enter a federal building beginning Oct. 1, 2021. YesNo Are you a U.S. citizen? You'll need a document proving your identity, age and legal presence in the United States. YesNo Have you ever changed your name since birth? Is your current last name the same last name listed on both your proof of age identity or legal presence document and proof of Social Security number? YesNo Are you under 18? The Transportation Security Administration does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with an adult companion within the United States. The companion, however, will need acceptable identification. YesNo You need to provide one document to prove your age and identity You need to provide one document reflecting your current legal name to prove your Social Security numberNote: Current legal name must be reflected on all documents.Which one of the following documents will you be bringing? Cards must be valid and unexpired Social Security card (No photo copies)1099 tax form with name and FULL Social Security numberW-2 form with name and FULL Social Security numberPay stub with full Social Security numberProof applicant is ineligible for Social Security number You'll need to provide two documents as proof of North Carolina residency.Ready to Print - Your list of documents needed for a N.C. REAL ID You have selected the documents listed below for your REAL ID process with the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. You should print this checklist to help you arrive fully prepared for your Real ID NCDMV visit. Bring it, along with your original documents listed below, to a NCDMV driver license office near you. Make an appointment onlineSearch all NCDMV officesProof of Age & IdentityProof of Social Security NumberProof of Residency Last updated Apr. 30, 2020