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Establishing your identity when applying for a Manitoba Driver’s Licence
The first time you apply for a Manitoba driver’s licence, you will be asked to show documents that prove your identity.
This requirement under Manitoba law is aligned with North American standards. Verifying identity before we issue a driver’s licence helps to protect all Manitobans from identity theft. It also ensures that Manitoba driver’s licences are issued only to those who are in our country legally, whether as citizens or visitors.
To prove your identity, you will need supporting documents that establish six key elements:
- Birth Date
- Full Legal Name1
- Signature
- Photograph
- Manitoba Residence and Permanent Address2
- Entitlement to be in Canada
1If your surname differs from the surname on your birth certificate, a second document such as a Marriage Certificate is required.
2At least two supporting documents are required to prove that you reside in Manitoba.
Acceptable documents
You can use a wide range of documents to prove each part of your identity.
Each document must be from an authority such as a federal government, province or federal agency. They must also be originals — not photocopies. Electronic scans of these documents will be retained on file, in keeping with Canadian standards. A detailed listing of approved documents is available.
If you don’t have an acceptable document with your photograph or signature, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles may accept a completed Guarantor Declaration instead. To act as a guarantor, a person must be from one of these occupations:
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