To properly verify a new employee's eligibility for employment, an employer must obtain documents that establish both the new employee's identity and eligibility to work in the US. A Social Security card and a birth certificate are
sufficient to establish the new employee's authorization for employment
.
Why are birth certificates needed?
Birth certificates perform a variety of functions in our society. They tell us who we are, where and when we were born, and to whom we were born. For most of us, a birth certificate is an immutable document that
guides our identity
; allowing us to receive a social security card, a driver's license, and a passport.
What are 2 forms of ID for a job?
- Documents that Establish.
- Employment Eligibility.
- U.S. Passport (unexpired or expired)
- Driver's license or ID card issued by.
- U.S. Social card issued by the.
- Permanent Resident Card or Alien.
- ID card issued by federal, state or.
- Certification of Birth Abroad.
What are the acceptable forms of ID?
- Australian driver's licence.
- NSW photo card or interstate proof of age card.
- Keypass card.
- Australian or international passport.
- New South Wales digital driver's license.
How can I prove my identity without ID?
- State identification (ID) card.
- Driver license.
- US passport or passport card.
- US military card (front and back)
- Military dependent's ID card (front and back)
- Permanent Resident Card.
- Certificate of Citizenship.
- Certificate of Naturalization.
What forms of identification do you need for a job?
You'll need a photo ID such as a
passport, driver's license
, or state ID, as well as a document proving you are in the U.S. legally, such as an original or notarized birth certificate and/or social security card.
What are the 4 forms of ID?
- Valid Driver's License.
- Birth Certificate.
- State-issued Identification Card.
- Student Identification Card.
- Social Security Card.
- Military Identification Card.
- Passport or Passport Card.
Can I use my birth certificate as ID?
If you have no photo ID, a
copy of your original Birth Certificate
or National Insurance Card will be accepted provided it is accompanied by a passport sized photo that is countersigned on the back by someone who can confirm your identity.
What is acceptable photo ID?
Examples of acceptable photographic ID are: Photocard Driving Licence (an expired photocard does NOT invalidate the licence)
A valid passport
.
An expired passport
.
Formal ID Cards
(armed forces, police, student union, company ID card)
What is considered proof of identity?
Identity documents in the United States are typically the
regional state-issued driver's license or identity card
, while also the Social Security card (or just the Social Security number) and the United States Passport Card may serve as national identification.
How much does a state ID cost?
| Standard State ID Card Type Fee | First (Up to age 65) $10 | First (65+, blind – see note below) Free | Renewal (up to age 65) $10 | Renewal (65+, blind – see note below) Free |
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What documents are needed for ID me?
- Driver's license (or learner's permit) from a U.S. state or territory (Must be a permanent license with photo. …
- State-issued photo ID.
- U.S. passport.
- HSPD 12 PIV card.
- U.S. passport card.
- U.S. Permanent resident card (I-551)
What documents do employers need?
- School and employment records. Almost every job application will ask for your contact information, job history, and education or training. …
- Birth certificate. …
- Driver's license. …
- Social Security card. …
- Work permits. …
- Under 18. …
- Criminal record, or rap sheet.
What documents can an employer ask for?
- Work Verification. All new employees must complete Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification Form, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). …
- Tax Forms. …
- New Hire Reporting. …
- Work Permits and Age Certificates.
Can a birth certificate be used instead of a Social Security card?
WE CANNOT ACCEPT A BIRTH CERTIFICATE
, HOSPITAL SOUVENIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD STUB, OR A SOCIAL SECURITY RECORD as evidence of identity. In general, you must provide your U.S. birth certificate or U.S. Passport.
Can I travel without ID?
You CAN fly without ID
. Get to the airport early and go to the ticket counter. Explain you have lost your ID. You will automatically become a “selectee” for screening and have SSSS printed on your boarding pass which flags the TSA to give you extra screening.
