If you do not have a US driver's license, during your time at Amherst College you may need another form of identification in addition to your passport and College ID.
A state ID card would provide you with another form of identification rather than relying on your passport. This is why it may be a good idea to consider applying for a Massachusetts ID card.
Please note that this information is provided for general guidance only. It is your responsibility to consult official Massachusetts State information and to abide by all applicable state and federal laws.
Where to Apply
Begin online at the MA state Apply for a Massachusetts Identification Card (Mass ID) page, which will outline application steps.
Depending on your situation, you may need to go to a Registry of Motor Vehicles location in Massachusetts to complete your application. The four locations closest to the Amherst College campus are: Easthampton, Chicopee, Greenfield, and Springfield. Please note that all services are not necessarily available at all locations. It is important to check with the individual branch ahead of time.
DOCUMENTATION YOU MAY Need TO Apply
- A completed application form
- Proof of identity (passport, foreign national ID card, etc.)
- Your social security card (you must have the card; knowing the number will not be enough), or a social security administration form indicating that your application for a social security number was denied.
- To Request a "Social Security Denial Letter," visit the Social Security Office in person and you will be presented a denial letter the same day of your request.
- Proof of Massachusetts residency: To obtain a letter confirming your Massachusetts addredd, please complete the Registrar's Certification Request Form.
- For REAL ID: