Enhanced License/ID Information
To view a complete list of required documents to obtain a Vermont Enhanced drivers license.
Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
U.S. citizens returning from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, are required to present a U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
Vermont Residency Certification - English
To use as proof of Vermont residency for applicants who are minors or applicants who are over the age of eighteen (18) and who reside with others.
License/Permit Application - English
Commercial License/Permit Application
To apply for the issuance of any new, renewal, replacement or correction of any and all CDL licenses/permits/endorsements.
Identity Documents
You will need documentation from each of the 4 categories below:
- Identity and Date of Birth
- Social Security Information
- Vermont Residency and Current Address
- Lawful Status in the United States (Only required for Real ID & EDL)
NOTE: EDL has additional requirements. More information...
Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
An EDL is a Real ID Compliant License and also a convenient border crossing document for US citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea. Must be Vermont resident and US Citizen. An EDL can NOT be used for international flights.
Springfield
Springfield Office
100 Mineral Street
Springfield, VT 05156
100 Mineral Street
Springfield, VT 05156
South Burlington
South Burlington Office
4 Market Street
South Burlington, VT
Monday-Friday: 7:45am - 4:00pm
4 Market Street
South Burlington, VT
Monday-Friday: 7:45am - 4:00pm
Rutland
Rutland Office
101 State Place
Rutland, VT
Monday-Friday 7:45am - 4:00pm
101 State Place
Rutland, VT
Monday-Friday 7:45am - 4:00pm
Newport
Newport Branch Office
100 Main Street
Newport, VT
100 Main Street
Newport, VT
FAQs
How can I get a new photo on my License, Permit or ID?
You must get a new picture taken at least once for every other renewal. You may get a new photo at any time for any reason (for a fee). Complete the required documents and schedule an appointment to visit an office.
What is REAL ID?
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. These purposes are:
- Accessing Federal facilities
- Boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft
- Entering nuclear power plants
Can I board a plane with a Temporary License/ID?
TSA will NOT accept a Temporary License/ID as a standalone document. It will accept the expiring or expired card with the Temporary License/ID as proof of the renewal. Customers should visit TSA’s website which contains detailed information on the identity documents they will accept: tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
Is an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Non-Driver ID (EID) acceptable for Real ID compliance?
Yes, the Vermont EDL & EID are designated as acceptable border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Vermont EDL & EID are acceptable for official Federal purposes (i.e., boarding a commercial aircraft, accessing a federal facility, or entering a nuclear power plant).