To get an original card, you must show us documents proving your identity, age and U.S. citizenship.

To get a replacement card, you must show us documents proving your identity. You must also show us documents proving your age and U.S. citizenship, if they are not already in our records.

All documents must be current (not expired).

To prove You must show
Your identity A document showing your name, identifying information and photograph, such as one of the following:
  • U.S. driver’s license;
  • State-issued nondriver’s identification card; or
  • U.S. passport.
We may be able to accept your
  • Employer ID card;
  • School ID card;
  • Health insurance card; or
  • U.S. military ID card.
Your age One of the following documents:
  • U.S. birth certificate;
  • Religious record made before the age of 5 showing your date of birth;
  • U.S. hospital record of your birth; or
  • U.S. passport.
Your U.S. citizenship

One of the following documents:

  • U.S. birth certificate;
  • U.S. consular report of birth;
  • U.S. passport;
  • Certificate of naturalization; or
  • Certificate of citizenship

You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies.

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