Indiana § 9-24-16-3.5 - Documentary evidence of lawful status and Social Security number
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§ 9-24-16-3.5. Documentary evidence of lawful status and Social Security number
Sec. 3.5. In addition to the information required for the applicant for an identification card under section 3 of this chapter, the bureau shall require an applicant to present to the bureau:
(1) valid documentary evidence that the applicant has:
(A) lawful status; or
(B) a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States; and
(2) evidence of the Social Security number of the applicant. If federal law prohibits the issuance of a Social Security number to the applicant, the applicant must provide verification of the applicant's ineligibility to be issued a Social Security number.
As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.76-2009, SEC.10; P.L.162-2009, SEC.8; P.L.211-2023, SEC.55; P.L.141-2024, SEC.35.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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