Alternate Proof of Identification

If a current, valid Driver's License is not available, you must provide SEVERAL of the following forms of identification to better establish your identity.  The following is a suggested list of documents, which have proved helpful in the past with other applications.  In particular, school records have been very useful.  You may send copies of any personal documents that you have, which may not be listed and they will be considered.  Any type of document which is expired will also be considered.  Please submit documents that have a photo or show your signature.

  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Previous US Passport
  • Professional Identification Card
  • Government Employment ID
  • Student ID card (School or College)
  • Driver's License (not recently issued)
  • Military Discharge
  • Selective Service Registration Card
  • Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214)
  • Official Military ID
  • Professional License (Pilot, Nurse, Beautician, Technician, etc)
  • Union Membership Card
  • Medicare Card
  • Welfare Card
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Decree
  • Grammar School Diploma or Transcript
  • High School Diploma or Transcript
  • College Diploma or Transcript
  • Trade School Diploma or Transcript
  • Insurance Papers
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Confirmation Certificate
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Vehicle Registration or Title
  • Deeds to property
  • Apartment Rental Agreement
  • Previous W-2 or W-4 Income Tax
  • Social Security Printouts
  • Driver's License Run Sheet
  • Yearbooks
  • Cancelled Personal Checks at least 5 years old
  • Children Long Form Birth Certificate
  • Employment Records or Pay Stubs
  • Fraternal Membership Cards (Sorority, Lodges)
  • Lease Agreement
  • Utility Bills
  • Pilot or flight attendant ID

Additionally, a person can vouch for the applicant.  This person must have known the applicant for at least 2 years, be a US citizen or permanent resident and have a valid ID.  They will need to accompany the applicant to the passport acceptance facility and complete a form DS-71 in front of the agent.  The passport applicant must have some form of signature ID, such as a Social Security Card, credit card, bank card or library card.  Please Note: The DS-71 can be used as additional documentation but DOES NOT constitute proof of ID alone.

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