When pursuing a duplicate license, which document may need to be presented?

When pursuing a duplicate license, it's essential to present proof of identity. This requirement helps ensure that the person seeking the duplicate is indeed the rightful owner of the license. Accepted forms of identification include other government-issued IDs, birth certificates, or Social Security cards, which serve to verify your identity when the original document is lost or stolen. This process safeguards against identity theft and ensures that only the legitimate license holder can obtain a copy of their lost or damaged driver's license.

The other options do not meet the necessary criteria for obtaining a duplicate license: the original license is not available, and a reference from another driver or emergency contact information would not substantiate identity verification in the context of a duplicate license request.