Proof of Identity Instructions

The following may be used as proof of identify, if you are recognizable. You must send between 3 to 5 items (the more the better). All items must be 5 years old or older. 

• Previous U.S. passport
• Naturalization Certificate
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Current, valid
  • Driver's license
  • Government ID: city, state or federal
  • Military ID: military and dependents 

NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity.

If none of these are available, you will need:

1. A form of photo ID
(Ex: High school yearbook with photo amd name identifying you plus a copy of the cover of the yearbook to indicate the name of the school.) The yearbook is the best form of ID. Please note it must be at least 5 years old or older.

Other acceptable forms of photo ID (5 years old or older)

• Work ID
• Valid or Expired Driver License
• Valid or Expired Government or Military issued ID

 

 

2. A person who can vouch for you. He/she must have known you for at least two years:

- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, AND
- Have valid ID.
- Fill out a Form DSP-71 in front of the passport agent. 

 

If applying for your child who is under age 13:

As a parent or legal guardian you may apply for your child. Normally, your child need not appear in person. However, passport agents reserve the right to require appearance of your child.

• You must show current, valid ID.
• If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, you must show an alien registration card ("green card"), valid foreign passport, other ID such as a driver's license.
• If you do not have acceptable ID, someone with current, valid ID must vouch for you as described above.

If applying for your minor child age 13 to 17:

• Your child MUST appear in person.
• For security reasons, parental consent may be requested.
• If your child does not have identification of his/her own, you need to accompany your child, present identification and co-sign the application.

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