Rental Application ID issue

[Timothy Hanrahan]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post so I'll start off by saying that I just bought a duplex and am living in one half and renting out the other in the Syracuse, NY area. 

I'm currently screening applicants and just had someone fill out an application in person but was going to email proof of income and a copy of their ID. When the applicant sent their ID they explained they only had a temporary ID but could also send a county issued photo ID card, which I accepted. However, when I received the copy of the temporary ID card, it was clearly marked NON-DRIVER. This is a problem because she drove to the showing by herself. 

I already have an idea about this but I'd like to get some more feedback - is this an automatic no? And if so is it legal to deny an application based on this alone. 

Thanks in advance.

Tim