Documents that prove your name are assigned a point value. You must present proofs that total six points or more. At least one of the proofs must have your signature. A few examples of common proofs and their point values are listed below.
| Document | Point Amount |
| New York State Photo Driver License/Permit/Non-Driver ID Card | 6 |
| If Under Age 21 — statement of Identity by Parent/Guardian (MV-45) (see special instructions and requirements on DMV form). Proof of date of birth and an original social security card are required for the applicant. | 4 |
| U.S. Passport, valid or expired within the past two years | 4 |
| U.S. Military Photo Identification Card (issued to military personnel only) | 3 |
| N.Y.S. Medicaid/Benefit/Food Stamp Card, with photo (or, 2 points without photo) | 3 |
| Foreign passport - in English and with a U.S. Visa and valid I-94 or unexpired I-155 stamp attached. If not in English, a certified translation by the embassy or consulate of the issuing country is required. For details, see the publication Proofs of Identity (ID-44). | 3 |
| Valid U.S. Re-entry Permit (I-327)* | 3 |
| Valid Refugee Travel Document (I-571)* | 3 |
| Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-560, N-561, N-570, N-578 or N-645) | 3 |
| Permanent Resident Identification Card (INS I-551, with photo)* | 3 |
| Valid Employment Authorization Card (INS I-688B or I-766, with photo)* | 3 |
| Photo Driver License issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction, territory or possession, or, a Canadian province or territory (must be in effect at least 6 months and not expired for more than 12 months) | 2 |
| N.Y.S. DMV Non-Photo Interim License or Computer Generated Learner Permit | 2 |
| N.Y.S. Title of Vehicle Certificate | 2 |
| N.Y.S. Vehicle or Boat Registration Receipt | 2 |
| U.S. Social Security Card (must have your signature) | 2 |
| U.S. High School ID with Report Card | 2 |
| U.S. College ID With Photo and Transcript | 2 |
| U.S. Marriage or Divorce Record, or Court-Issued Name Change Document | 2 |
| N.Y.S. Professional License | 2 |
| N.Y.S. or New York City Pistol Permit | 2 |
| Valid U.S. Major Credit Card, or U.S. Cash (ATM) Card (with pre-printed name and signature), or U.S. Canceled Check (with your pre-printed name), or U.S. Bank/Financial Institution Statement/Record | 1 |
| U.S. Employee Identification Card | 1 |
| U.S. Computerized Pay Stub (must include your name) | 1 |
| U.S. Supermarket Check Cashing Card (must have your pre-printed name and signature) | 1 |
| U.S. Insurance Policy (in effect at least two years) | 1 |
| U.S. Health Insurance Card/Prescription Card | 1 |
| U.S. Utility Bill (must have your name and address) | 1 |
| U.S. High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) | 1 |
| Veteran's Universal Access Photo Identification Card | 1 |
| U.S. Union Card | 1 |
| W-2 Form (must include Social Security Number) | 1 |
* NOTE: Most documents issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service must be issued for at least one year and valid for at least 6 more months. See the publication Proofs of Identity (ID-44) for additional information.