text: They aren't giving you a hard time.  They have specific requirements that are probably spelled out in many of their publications and everyone applying for a license/photo ID needs to abide by the same rules.  Do you have a Voter Registration card?  Are you 18 at least?  Register to vote.  It's a free process and you sign your card and it is proof of residency.  You can pick up a Voter Registration application at most US Post Offices, libraries, or contact the voter registration office in your town.\n\nYou might think about applying for a US Passport.  You submit your passport application along with a copy of your birth certificate and 2 identical photographs.  A passport is a very valid form of ID and can give you that proof you need to get other forms of ID.  You will need 2 forms of ID when you are hired for jobs in the US, too.  Last time I had my passport renewed it was about $50 and it is good for 10 years but it can be used for ID even after it expires.  \n\nYou can pick up a passport application at many Post Office locations, or the process is probably available online by now.