As already mentioned, there are several valid forms of identity, many of which are issued by the state. Acceptable primary proof of identity in the United States includes original documents or certified documents that include a person`s full name and date of birth. NOTE: Certificates issued by the hospital (mother`s copy) will not be accepted. There are several acceptable forms of ID in the United States, all of which are government-issued ID that people can obtain through the respective government offices or agencies. Identification documents in the United States include: the driver`s license or regional state-issued ID card, the Social Security card (or Social Security number), and the U.S. passport card. All three can be used nationally as a form of identification. To travel to Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Mexico, U.S. citizens can use the passport card, but for all other international travel, they need a valid, unexpired passport.
If you do not have any of the primary proofs of identity listed above, or if your primary ID has expired or was issued less than six months ago, you will also need to submit 5 secondary identification documents. You can submit any combination of the secondary identification documents listed below, although documents showing a photo as well as your full name are preferred. For more information about birth documentation or proof of another state`s name change, see: National Center for Health Statistics. You must present a primary physical ID that includes your photo. We cannot accept digital IDs. If you are unable to present one of the primary photo IDs listed below, please provide a combination of at least two secondary IDs. If you are applying outside the state, please present additional identification. It should contain as much information as possible: your photo, your full name, your date of birth and the date the document was issued.
For more information or to request a certified copy of a birth or marriage certificate for a birth or marriage certificate that took place in Tennessee, visit: Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics For more information or to request a certified copy of a birth certificate or marriage certificate from another U.S. state or territory or property, visit: National Center for Health Statistics. PLEASE NOTE: All documents are subject to review by the issuing body or source. Documents subject to verification may delay the issuance of your license, driver`s license, ID or ID. Passport information can be found at travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. You must present a government-issued photo ID (ID) when submitting Form DS-11 if you: To obtain various forms of identity in the United States, U.S. citizens must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate. For more information on how to request a certified copy of your birth certificate, you can read our articles where you will find the necessary information and requirements. The driving licence is issued by each state.
This document is issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a state government agency that carries out the driver`s license and registration of the vehicle. Each state issues a non-driver`s license that serves the same identification purpose as a driver`s license, except that it does not allow its holder to drive a vehicle. In addition to the main forms of identification in the United States, there are also secondary forms of identification. Information from the government of Puerto Rico so that citizens can apply for a new birth certificate. For more information on social security, please contact the Social Security Administration. You must provide proof of identity to apply for a U.S. passport. Even if you have already received a passport, you still need to present a second piece of identification so that the government knows that it is issuing the passport to the right person.
NOTE: A copy of the court document with a copied seal/signature is not acceptable. A copy of the court document with an original signature/seal affixed to the copy is acceptable. Unlike some countries, there is no official “national identity card” in the United States because there is no federal agency with a statewide jurisdiction that issues an identification document to all U.S. citizens. At this point, the only national photo ID document is the passport and passport card, both of which are issued by the U.S. Department of State. However, U.S. citizens are not required to obtain a passport.
According to a 2018 BBC report, about 42 percent of U.S. citizens had a passport. Acceptable primary proof of identity includes, but is not limited to, original or certified documents with full name and date of birth, such as the items listed below. Note on Digital Identification Documents: Some states now issue digital identification documents (also known as mobile driver`s licenses or mobile identifiers). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You will still need to submit your physical ID, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID. Read more: Unique destinations that don`t require a U.S. passport.
Any other written evidence confirming the applicant`s true identity and date of birth to the satisfaction of the Department. To contact the U.S. Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), call: All documents must have the full name and date of birth Resources to obtain the documents necessary for identity PLEASE NOTE: These phone numbers and external links are subject to change without notice. Social Security cards, in turn, have federal jurisdiction, but cannot be used to verify a person`s identity. Your primary proof of identity for passport applications must be valid and issued more than six months ago. Acceptable proof of identity for passport issuance includes: If you wish to select a different sex marker, please visit our Selecting Your Gender Marker page.