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Bring the following materials with you to the testing center:
One of the following Photo Identification:
(current or issued within the last 5 years)
  • A driver's license or State DMV I.D. card
  • A Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
  • U.S. Passport or Passport issued by a foreign government
  • A U.S. Military I.D. Card
  • No other forms of Photo Identification are allowed
A check, money order, or cashier's check for the appropriate fee made payable to The Secretary of State, with the candidate's name and the last four digits of the Social Security number written on it. No cash is accepted,
2" x 2" color passport photograph of yourself,
A completed current application form (& fail letter if retaking the exam),
The original Proof of Completion from your mandatory education class, if you have completed the course,
Two (2) sharpened No. 2 lead pencils.
During the exam all personal belongings must placed in a designated storage area in the testing room. CPS is not responsible for any belongings at the test; therefore CPS recommends bringing only your I.D., application materials, and check or money order and leaving personal belongings in your car or at home.
Before entering the exam room: You will not be permitted to keep your handbook with you and will be asked to place your handbook in a designated storage area for personal belongings.