Get a REAL ID in Vermont

Get a Vermont REAL ID or Enhanced license: the documents to bring, the in-person visit to a DMV office, and what each card costs.

Your situation

Which card do you want?

REAL ID (star)Domestic flights, federal facilities and military basesEnhanced (EDL)Also land and sea crossings from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda; U.S. citizens only

Do you already have a Vermont license or Non-Driver ID?

A REAL ID-compliant Vermont card has a circle with a star in the upper right corner. A Driver's Privilege Card (DPC) is not REAL ID-compliant.

Yes, without the star (Driver's Privilege Card)No, this will be my first Vermont cardYes, and it has the star

Is your current name different from the name on your birth certificate or passport?

For example, after marriage, a civil union or a court-ordered name change.

No, it's the sameYes

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Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Proof of identity and date of birth
     Originals or certified copies; photocopies and faxes are not accepted.
     Accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Valid, unexpired passport
     • Birth certificate
     • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, DS-1350 or FS-545)
     • Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
     • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)
     • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)
     • REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card
   • Proof of your Social Security number
     Your name must match Social Security records.
     Accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Social Security card
     • W-2 form
     • SSA-1099 form
     • Pay stub with your name and SSN (At least the last 4 digits)
     • Letter from the Social Security Administration saying you are not eligible for an SSN
   • Two proofs of Vermont residency · 2 different documents
     With your name and current Vermont street address; P.O. boxes are not accepted.
     Accepted documents (bring 2)

     • Utility bill (Must list the service address)
     • Property tax bill with a physical location
     • Signed lease
     • Homeowners or renters insurance (policy or proof of claim)
     • School transcript, report card or enrollment confirmation
     • Federal tax document (W-2, 1099)
     • State tax document (IN-111)
     • Medical receipt or bill
     • Piece of mail (Can be used for only one of the two documents)
   • Proof of lawful status
     In most cases your identity document also proves lawful status. It must have at least 30 days left before it expires.
     Accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Passport and visa
     • Permanent Resident Card (green card)
     • Other acceptable proof of lawful status

2. Fill in the application form

   Use the License/Permit Application (VL-021) for a new or renewed license, or the Non-Driver ID Application (VL-017) for an ID card.

   VL-021 License/Permit Application (PDF) ↗

3. Book an appointment

   Appointments are recommended but not required. Schedule on myDMV or call 888-970-0357.

   myDMV ↗

4. At the office

   Bring all your original documents. A Driver's Privilege Card holder upgrades to REAL ID by renewing in person. If you hold a non-REAL ID card, you must provide all required documents again.

Common reasons people get turned away

• Photocopies and faxes are not accepted: bring originals or certified copies.
• Residency documents must show a Vermont street address; P.O. boxes don't count.
• Proof of lawful status with less than 30 days left before it expires is not accepted.
• TSA does not accept a temporary license or ID on its own, and a temporary Enhanced license is not accepted for border crossing.

Offices that issue REAL ID

To upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced license you must renew in person at a DMV office with your identity documents. Agency source.

10 offices in Vermont

• Bennington DMV Office Bennington ✓ Office type issues it
• Dummerston DMV Office Dummerston ✓ Office type issues it
• Montpelier DMV Office Montpelier ✓ Office type issues it
• Newport DMV Office Newport ✓ Office type issues it
• Rutland DMV Office Rutland ✓ Office type issues it
• Saint Albans DMV Office Saint Albans ✓ Office type issues it
• Saint Johnsbury DMV Office Saint Johnsbury ✓ Office type issues it
• South Burlington DMV Office South Burlington ✓ Office type issues it
• Springfield DMV Office Springfield ✓ Office type issues it
• White River Junction DMV Office White River Junction ✓ Office type issues it

147 offices where you can't get it

• Alburgh Town Clerk Alburgh ✕ Not here
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Read more

• Vermont driver's license and ID card: first license, renewal, replacement and REAL ID
• REAL ID explained: what changed and which ID you need to fly

Sources · checked October 30, 2026

• Real ID (Vermont DMV)
• Identity Documents (Vermont DMV)
• Social Security Information (Vermont DMV)
• Vermont Residency (Vermont DMV)
• U.S. Citizenship (Vermont DMV)
• Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) (Vermont DMV)
• Driver's License Fees (Vermont DMV)
• Driver's License, Renewal (Vermont DMV)
• Driver's License, Name Change (Vermont DMV)
• Non-Driver Identification (Vermont DMV)
• Locations (Vermont DMV)
• Town Clerks (Vermont DMV)
• Enhanced License/ID Information (VL-018, Vermont DMV)
• CDL Skills Testing, Barre (Vermont DMV)

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