California Vital Statistics issues Authorized and Informational copies of birth certificates;
authorized copies are typically acceptable for passport
, social security, employment and personal identification purposes. Informational copies of birth certificates can be used for informational purposes only.
What can I use instead of birth certificate for passport?
If you were born in the United States and do not have a birth certificate to submit with your passport application, you may submit
the Form DS-10
, or a Birth Affidavit as evidence of your U.S. citizenship.
Can I use a photocopy of birth certificate for passport?
If you were born in the United States and do not have a birth certificate to submit with your passport application, you may submit
the Form DS-10
, or a Birth Affidavit as evidence of your U.S. citizenship.
What photocopies do I need for passport?
Submit a photocopy of the front and back of each ID that you present when you apply. Photocopy must be on white,
8.5” x 11′′ standard paper, black and white
, and single sided. Do not decrease the image size (although you may enlarge it).
What are 3 forms of identification?
- Valid Driver's License.
- Birth Certificate.
- State-issued Identification Card.
- Student Identification Card.
- Social Security Card.
- Military Identification Card.
- Passport or Passport Card.
How many points is a birth certificate?
Primary documents range from
two to four points
in value. Four-point documents include: U.S. birth certificate.
Should you take a photocopy of your passport?
It is recommended by the U.S Department of State that a photocopy of a passport
should be made before international trips
. Photocopies should be kept in different locations other than the actual passport, for extra security in case something happens to the original document.
What counts as proof of identity for a passport?
State-issued driver's license
.
Official identification card with photo
issued by a state, municipality, or Federally recognized Native American tribe. Military ID card with photo. Permanent Resident Card (“green card”)
What can be used as two forms of ID?
- Drivers license.
- ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photo or information such as a name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address.
- School ID card with photograph.
- Voter registration card.
Can birth certificate be used as ID?
Acceptable primary
proof
of identity in the United States includes original documents or certified documents that have a person's full name and date of birth.
What is accepted as ID?
Identity documents in the United States include:
regional state-issued driver's license or identity card
, the social security card (or the social security number) and the United States passport card. All three can be used nationwide as form of identification.
What is the easiest valid ID to get?
The Postal ID
is the easiest valid ID to apply for because anyone can get it. Plus, the process is quick, and you probably already have the requirements.
How can I prove my identity?
- Your State-Issued ID. You can upload a photo by phone or by computer. …
- A phone or computer with a camera to take a photo of yourself (not always required)
- Social Security Number.
- A phone number on a phone plan that is in your name.
How many points of ID is a bank card?
1. The
100 point
identification check must be completed and lodged with the completed application to the NSW Ministry of Health Central Register.
Does a photocopy of passport count as ID?
No, a photocopy of your passport
really won't get you anything at all other than peace of mind if you should lose your passport (and even then, all it does it make it easier to replace your passport). It's not a government-issued ID, which is what people are required to ask for.
