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Acceptable Forms of ID for Proof Transactions

Teena
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Overview

Information on the generally accepted forms of identification (ID) for Proof transactions.

⚠️ This article is not intended for transactions that include notarizations. If your document(s) require notarization, please read one or both of the following instead: 
🎯Primary Audience: Signers & Recipients

Contents

Acceptable Primary Identification Acceptable Secondary Identification Not Accepted on the Proof Platform
A U.S. social security number may be required to verify identity, depending on your document and/or the requirements of the company or individual that initiated your transaction. Review Knowledge-based Authentication (KBA) for more information.

Acceptable Primary Identification

  • Driver's license
  • Passport
  • Passport card
  • Permanent resident card
  • State ID card

Acceptable Secondary Identification

The secondary ID must be different from the primary ID. i.e., if you used your driver's license as your primary ID, it cannot be used for your secondary ID.

  • Driver's license
  • Passport
  • Passport card
  • Permanent resident card
  • State ID card
  • School ID card
  • Utility bill
  • Credit or debit card statement
  • Bank account statement
ℹ️ If you use a utility bill or account statement, the bill must be dated within 6 months of the meeting.

Not Accepted on the Proof Platform

Military IDs & Inmate/Prisoner IDs

Due to constraints from our Credential Analysis vendor, Proof cannot accept Inmate/Prisoner IDs or Military IDs (including dependent Military IDs).

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