Forms of identification for use on campus and in the U.S.
UMass Pass
UMass Pass is the official UMass Dartmouth identification card—the one card you'll need to carry on campus.
Passport
- A valid passport, which shows your full name and date of birth, is always accepted as a form of identification anywhere in the U.S.
U.S. driver's license
- Any person who is at least 16 years of age may apply for a Class D (passenger) permit at any RMV full service office.
- How to obtain a Class D Permit and License from Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV): http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/license/5classd.htm
- If you are not eligible for a Social Security Number as requested on the license application, you may still apply for a U.S.. driver's license by using this ISSC Support Letter for Registry of Motor Vehicles
Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) --New Bedford Branch
Address: 278 Union Street, New Bedford, MA
Hours:
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
State ID Card
- For people who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license, the RMV can issue a Massachusetts ID. This looks like a driver's license; however, it does not extend any driving privileges.
- This ID card is an official form of identity accepted in Massachusetts and shows your signature and age.
- Obtaining a Massachusetts ID: http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/license/13bMAID.htm
International Permits and Licenses
- Frequently-asked questions (FAQs) about international driving permits, international driver's license and driving privileges for foreign licensed drivers:
http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/license/international.htm
Updated 7/29/2013
