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14 REAL ID Act of 2005 Implementation:

An Interagency Security Committee Guide

Appendix B: List of Acceptable Forms of Identification Each agency may determine which identification documents it will accept for the purpose of accessing its facilities based on the facility’s risk profile. The Act only applies to the circumstances when an agency may accept a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.

The ISC recommends that agencies accept a federal or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph, first and last name, expiration date, and any additional elements the agency uses in its verification processes. The ISC does not recommend accepting a document if it has visible signs of tampering. The ISC recommends that preference be given to documents that have not expired, particularly for facilities at greater risk, such as facilities designated at FSL 3 or greater.

In the interest of promoting consistent policies across the federal government, the ISC provides the following list of possible forms5 of identification to assist agencies in setting their facility’s access control policies. This list is neither authoritative nor exhaustive.

1. Federally Issued Identification

a. US Passport

b. US Passport Card

c. PIV or federally issued Personal Identification Verification – Interoperable (PIV-I) Card

d. Driver’s License issued by the US Department of State

e. Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150)

f. DHS “Trusted Traveler” Card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

g. US Military ID (All members of the US Armed Forces, including retirees and dependent ID card holders, and veterans. Visit the DoD’s Common Access Card website for more information: https://www.cac.mil)

h. Veteran Health Identification Card issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

i. US Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)

j. US Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-550)

5 This list is intended to provide options for consideration regarding acceptable forms of identification. Ultimately, the FSC and/or security organization should determine which of these would be acceptable at the facility based on the facility’s purpose, department/agency mission, FSL, and required level of protection.

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k. Employment Authorization Document issued by DHS (Form I-766)

l. US Refugee Travel Document or other travel document or evidence of immigration status issued by DHS and containing a photograph (Permit to Reenter Form I-327 and Refugee Travel Document Form I-571)

m. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

n. Merchant Mariner Card issued by DHS/US Coast Guard (USCG)

2. State-Issued Identification

o. A driver’s license or identification card issued by a REAL ID-compliant state or a noncompliant state that has been granted an extension. Beginning October 1, 2020, only REAL ID-compliant cards issued by a compliant state will be accepted.

p. State-issued EDL: https://www.dhs.gov/enhanced-drivers-licenses-what-are-they

q. State prisoner identification card

3. Other

r. Federally Registered Native American Tribal Photo ID

s. Foreign government-issued passport

t. PIV-I card issued by non-federal government entities

Facilities may also consider the following higher-risk identity documents, which may be appropriate for facilities with a low risk profile or that have a relationship with the issuing body that mitigates the risk of fraud.

u. Identification card issued by local government (including county or city) and containing a photograph, name, and expiration date

v. University, library, or school card containing a photograph, name, and expiration date

w. Any identification that is not state-issued, but is deemed acceptable by the FSC or DO