Proof of Identity

Proof of Identity for passport applicants:

  • Without a valid Driver's License with a photo, or
  • Whose Driver's License was issued within the last 6 months
  • If the adult applicant (or parent signing for a child) does not have a valid Driver's License with a photo OR if the Driver's License was issued less than 6 months ago, additional evidence is required to establish identity.
The applicant should also submit a Supplemental Information form with the application. Submit at least 1 primary and 5 secondary items from the list below. If no Primary ID items are available, submit at least 7 of the secondary ID's. If only submitting Secondary ID items, each should be over 1 year old. Note: the 'school yearbook photograph with name' should be sent if possible; the Passport Agency especially likes this as backup ID. You must send backup ID with your other application materials even if an Acceptance Agent says they are not required. NOTE:Make sure photocopies of the following are very clear.

Primary ID

  • Driver's License (valid, expired or suspended)
  • Federal, State or Municipal identification card with photo
  • State ID card
  • Military ID with photo
  • Pilot's License with photo
  • Passport with photo - expired ok (foreign or US)
  • Employment identification card with photo
  • Current Student identification card with photo
  • INS Alien Registration Card (green card)

Secondary ID

  • Copy of School Yearbook page with photograph with name
  • Student identification card with photo (expired ok)
  • School transcripts
  • High School Diploma
  • Trade School Diploma
  • College School Diplomas
  • Technical school certificate
  • Military records (DD214)/Honorable discharge certificate
  • Selective Service registration/Classification
  • Union membership cards
  • Professional license (nurse, pilot, beautician, mechanic, etc.)
  • Medicare or health insurance cards
  • Medical Records
  • Welfare card
  • Marriage certificates and licenses
  • Divorce Decrees
  • Insurance cards
  • Insurance Records
  • Baptismal certificate
  • Voter's registration card
  • Income tax records and/or W-2 forms over 1 year
  • Pay stubs
  • Banking statements and/or records over 1 year
  • Newspaper articles or publicity features about you
  • Social Security card
  • Credit cards (for security, cross out account number)
  • Utility bills over 1 year
  • Leasing/Mortgage documents
  • Vehicle registration or Title
  • Birth certificates of children listing your name as parent