What documents do I need to register my vehicle in the United States?
Personal Registration
Acceptable Forms of Identification
During the digital purchase process, you and your co-registrant (if applicable) will upload your IDs. Uploaded photos must be in color, not blurry, and have all four corners of the ID visible in the frame.
Each state has certain criteria to verify a vehicle registrant’s identification. While most states will accept a copy of a State issued ID, additional requirements and restrictions may apply based on your registration state. Your Delivery team can help to provide additional details and clarity on what’s required for your registration type.
State-issued Driver’s License
Your driver’s license was issued by the same state in which you're registering your Rivian.
AL, AK, AZ, AR*, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN**, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ**, NM, NY**, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI**, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WA, WI, WY
* Registrants in Arkansas must include SSN if driver's license address differs from registration documents
** Registrants in Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island must include their social security number
Out of State Driver’s License
Your driver’s license was issued by a different state than the state in which you're registering your Rivian.
AL, AK, AZ*, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA*, KY, LA*, MA**, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NJ**, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH***, OK, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA*, WV, WA, WI*, WY*
* Registrants in Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming must include their Social Security Number when using an out of state license
** Registrants in Massachusetts and New Jersey must meet specific requirements to use an out of state license, ask your Delivery Team for details
*** Registrants in Ohio must include their Social Security Card
In State Drivers Permit
AZ, CO, NY, OR
US Passport
AZ, CA, CO, IL, MO, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
US Passport Card
CA, CO, MO, NV, UT, WA
Tribal ID Card
CO, MT, OR, WA
Foreign Passport
AZ, IL, MO, WA
Resident Alien Card or Permanent Resident Card
AZ, NV, UT
US Territory, US Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico Driver’s License
FL (must also provide US passport)
Proof of Residency Requirements
Many states require additional documentation as proof of residency under the following circumstances:
When using an out of state license
AL, AK, DE, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA
If driver’s license address differs from registration documents
NH, NM, PA*, TN
Registration to a Business or Trust
There are additional identification and document requirements if registering a vehicle to a business or trust.
Business Registrant Requirements
ID of signor
AL, AK, AZ, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WA, WI, WY
Trust Registrant Requirements
ID of all Trustees
AL, AK, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WA, WI, WY
ID of signor for trust
AR, AZ
Acceptable Business Documents
All business registrants will be required to submit their Employer Identification Number. In addition, we require the following document(s):
Business License
AL, DE, ME, NV, DC*
Article of Incorporation
AR, DE, GA, IL, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, PA, WI
Document that shows business’s name
AK, AZ*, AR, CA, CO, CT, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV, WA, WI, WY
Letter of Authorization
CO, FL*, TN, TX
Proof of Active Business on Secretary of State Website
AZ, CT, FL*, GA, ME, MD*, MA*, MT, NH*, NJ*, NY, PA, VA*, WY
* AZ – If a business is active on Arizona Secretary of State website, no additional supporting documents are needed. Otherwise, please provide one proof of business document.
* DC – Businesses in Washington DC must provide a Certificate of Occupancy
* FL - Businesses in Florida must appear active on sunbiz.org. If the signor is not listed on sunbiz.org, a letter of authorization is required.
* MA - Employer Identification Number must be less than two years old.
* MD – Soundex number is required.
* NH - Proof of business address is required.
* NJ - 15-digit Employer Identification Number and business formation documents including signor’s name. If the signor’s name is not listed, a power of attorney or notarized letter giving authority to the signor must be provided.
* VA – IRS Form SS-4
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