For us to verify your identity, you must provide two documents:
- One Photo Identification
- At least one Other Identity Document
Photo Identification
Your photo identification must show your name, date of birth, and photograph. You can use any document from the following list:
- State identification (ID) card
- Driver license
- US passport or passport card
- US military card (front and back)
- Military dependent’s ID card (front and back)
- Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Employment Authorization Document
- Foreign passport
Other Identity Document
You can use any document from the following list.
Employment Record
- W-2 from last year
- A pay stub or payment statement that shows:
- An issue date within 12 months prior to the date your claim was filed
- Your first name (or initial) and last name
- At least the last four digits of your Social Security number or your employee identification number
- Your employer’s name
- The pay period dates or the date it was issued
Address Verification
- Any bill or financial statement showing your name and residence address
- Utility bill (electricity, gas, garbage, water, or sewer)
- Cable TV or internet bill
- Telephone bill
- Bank statement
- Property tax bill
- Mortgage statement
- Lease or rental agreement showing your name and residence address
- Registration for a PO Box or private mailbox
Social Security Number
Important:A Social Security card willnotsatisfy this requirement.
- Social Security statement(all pages)
- Notice to Third Party of Social Security Number Assignments(SSA-7028)
- Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information(SSA-2458)
Date of Birth
- Official birth certificate (with official translation, if any)
FAQs
Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc.
What official documents are accepted as proof of identity? ›
Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc.
What does identity verification require? ›
To verify someone's identity, we can take names, date of birth (DOB), addresses and other relevant identifiers and make sure that they also exist in a digital format on a trusted data set. These can be credit bureaus, official government documents or mobile operator databases.
What documents maybe used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity? ›
An identity document (also called ID or colloquially as papers) is any document that may be used to prove a person's identity. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card (IC, ID card, citizen card), or passport card.
What are two documents you need to prove your identity? ›
You can use any document from the following list: State identification (ID) card. Driver license. US passport or passport card.
Which document is accepted as an identity? ›
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter's identity card, Passport or any other document as suggested by the bank.
What information is needed to verify identity? ›
Verifying in person
The most common way to verify identity is to see the person and a government-issued, photo ID card (e.g., driver's license, state ID card, or Passport). This is “something you have” and “something you are” factors.
What is a valid identity document? ›
In the United States, identity documents are typically the regional state-issued driver's license or identity card, while also the Social Security card (or just the Social Security number) and the United States Passport Card may serve as national identification.
Which of the following is not an acceptable form of ID? ›
The following types are not accepted as identification: debit and credit cards or cheque cashing cards. Social Insurance Number cards. interim or temporary driver's licences.
What are different proof of identity? ›
Proof of identity (U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, permanent resident card, foreign passport with an approved form I-94. A school ID card is not accepted). Note: A name change document, such as a marriage certificate or court-filed adoption papers, is required if you legally changed your name.
Many important processes require the applicant to complete identity verification to prove that they are who they claim to be. Methods include facial verification, fingerprint matching, and comparing biometric data from verified sources to the person being checked.
What is used to authenticate and prove your identity? ›
Biometrics can be used for identity verification and authenticate people based on physical characteristics. Biometric techniques are; facial recognition, voice recognition, iris, and retina scanning and fingerprinting.
What are the examples of identity verification? ›
Document-based verification can be used for both physical and digital access. For example, a passport or driver's license could be scanned and used to verify someone's identity online. Similarly, physical documents can be checked by an employee at a store or other business location.
What document is confirmation of identity? ›
In most cases, you'll need the original documents (for example, your passport, plastic driver licence, plastic Medicare card). In some cases, you may be able to use a NSW Photo Card as an identity document (check the transaction for details). Laminated copies of documents will not be accepted.
What is my proof of identity? ›
Current EU/EEA passport, photo driving licence or identity card. All other current signed passports.
