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Other primary documents for identity verification

If you don’t have a common primary document, refer to this list of additional primary documents you can use to verify your identity.

Document Requirements and tips
USCIS-issued employment authorization card

Your first and last name, date of birth, photo, and valid expiration date.


 

Note: We don’t accept employer-issued ID cards.
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Your first and last name, and photo.


Tips:

  • VHIC will not display on screens requiring documents that show your date of birth, as date of birth is not shown on the VHIC.
  • After you choose a primary document that includes your date of birth, VHIC will display as an option on the next document selection screen.
  • VHICs cannot be used as "Other government-issued photo IDs."
  • Veterans insurance cards cannot be used.
Certificate of naturalization

Your first and last name and photo. The photo must be a recent photo of yourself.


 

Note: We also accept forms N-550, N-560, N-561, and N-570.
National ID card Your first and last name, date of birth, photo, and valid expiration date.
Federally recognized, Tribal-issued photo ID Your first and last name, date of birth, photo, and valid expiration date.
DHS trusted traveler card
 

Your first and last name, date of birth, photo, valid expiration date, and full Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) code (the alpha-numeric code at the bottom of the photo page).


 

Note: We accept cards issued via Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI.
Prison or inmate ID
 

Your first and last name, date of birth, valid expiration date (if applicable), federal, state, or local issuing authority.

Tips:

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