You Don’t Need a Social Security Number To Get A Driver License

Some people are convinced to get a Social Security number so that they can get a driver license to drive. However, under the Privacy Act of 1974, you do not need a social security number to get a driver license.

7(b) “Any Federal, State or local government agency which requests an individual to disclose his social security account number shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory or other authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it.”