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Photo ID Requirements
When applying in person for a U.S. passport, bring a photo identification document (ID) if you are over 18, or a parent or guardian applying with your child.
Bring your ID and a photocopy of the ID when you apply
Submit a photocopy of the front and back of each ID that you present when you apply.
Some states have digital ID documents, mobile driver's licenses, or mobile IDs. We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You must give us a physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID.
Your photocopy must be on white, 8.5'' x 11" standard paper and on one side of the paper.
Do not decrease the image size. You may make the image size bigger.
Primary ID: submit 1
You must present 1 physical, primary ID from this list. The primary ID must include your photo.
Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card
In-state, fully valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
U.S. military or military dependent ID
Current, valid foreign passport
Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs
You may be asked to present an extra ID when presenting 1 of these documents:
In-state, fully valid learner's permit with photo
In-state, fully valid non-driver ID with photo
Temporary driver's license with photo
Employment Authorization Document
Applying out of state
If you apply out of state, please present an extra ID. It should show as much of the following information as possible:
- Your photo
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Document issuance date
Secondary ID: submit at least 2
If you cannot present a primary photo ID, you should present at least 2 secondary IDs from this list.
- Out-of-state driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
- Learner's or temporary driver's permit (without a photo)
- In-state, fully valid non-driver ID (without a photo)
- Out-of-state, non-driver ID
- Temporary driver's license (without a photo)
- Social Security card
- Voter registration card
- Employee work ID
- Student ID
- School yearbook with identifiable photograph
- Selective Service (draft) card
- Medicare or other health card
- Expired driver's license
- Form DS-71 for an Identifying Witness (note: this form is only available if you are applying in person at an acceptance facility or a passport agency).