State or Photo IdentificationMinnesota residents can get a state identification card regardless of their immigration status under the Driver's License for All program (Español). This card is only for identification and cannot be used for driving.
This is another form of state identification required for driving. To get a Minnesota driver's license, you must be eligible and pass a written and road exam. You can get a Minnesota license regardless of immigration status. You must have an appointment for the exams. You can apply in-person for a state identification or a driver's license at a Minnesota Driver Vehicle Services location. Find a location near you.
The federal government's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (Español) created the ITIN to allow foreign nationals and individuals without a social security number, including individuals without an immigration status, to comply with U.S. tax laws and pay U.S. taxes. An ITIN is not a social security number and does not provide legal immigration status or work authorization. Individuals who do not have a SSN but do have an ITIN may also be able to open bank accounts.
To learn more about the ITIN, including whether to apply, read this fact sheet written by The American Immigration Council. If you choose to apply for an ITIN, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides free application support (Español).
If you need documentation from your home country, like a copy of a birth certificate or marriage certificate, there are 33 countries represented within Minnesota's Consular Corps. See the list of consulates in Minnesota. Many countries also maintain permanent consulates in Chicago, which cover Minnesota. See the complete list of foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S.
