For us to verify your identity, you must provide two documents:
- One Photo Identification
- At least one Other Identity Document
Photo Identification
Your photo identification must show your name, date of birth, and photograph. You can use any document from the following list:
- 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
- Employment Authorization Document
- Foreign passport
Other Identity Document
You can use any document from the following list.
Employment Record
- W-2 from last year
- A pay stub or payment statement that shows:
- An issue date within 12 months prior to the date your claim was filed
- Your first name (or initial) and last name
- At least the last four digits of your Social Security number or your employee identification number
- Your employer’s name
- The pay period dates or the date it was issued
- Any bill or financial statement showing your name and residence address
- Utility bill (electricity, gas, garbage, water, or sewer)
- Cable TV or internet bill
- Telephone bill
- Bank statement
- Property tax bill
- Mortgage statement
- Lease or rental agreement showing your name and residence address
- Registration for a PO Box or private mailbox
Social Security Number
Important:A Social Security card willnotsatisfy this requirement.
- Social Security statement(all pages)
- Notice to Third Party of Social Security Number Assignments(SSA-7028)
- Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information(SSA-2458)
Date of Birth
- Official birth certificate (with official translation, if any)
FAQs
In order to obtain certain documents, like a standard driver license, or to verify changes to your driver record, you must prove your identity by passing the 6 Points of ID plus a Social Security number, ITIN, or affidavit. You must also provide proof of your address and that you are a New Jersey resident.
What documents can I use to confirm my identity? ›
You can use any document from the following list:
- 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.
Photo Identity Card (of Central Govt./PSU or State Govt./PSU only) MGNREGA card issued by Govt. Pensioner Card having photo Caste and Domicile Certificate with address and photo issued by State Govt.
What does identity verification require? ›
This is typically achieved by requiring an individual to submit a valid form of identification (e.g., driver's license, passport or other government-issued document) or biometric information like fingerprints or facial recognition.
What can you use to confirm your identity? ›
Need to prove your identity?
- Passport.
- Driving licence.
- Recent utility bills.
- Bank statements.
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter's identity card, Passport or any other document as suggested by the bank.
What is proof of my identity? ›
current passport (any nationality) Biometric Residence Permit (UK) current driving licence photocard (full or provisional) (UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Ireland) birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth (UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands)
What's the easiest form of ID to get? ›
One of the easiest ways to get a government-approved photo ID card is through your local post office. A post office ID card can be used in all states, as it is a legal form of identification throughout the US.
What two forms of ID do you need for the IRS? ›
National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date) U.S. driver's license. Civil birth certificate (required for dependents under 18 years of age)
What are examples of two forms of ID? ›
What are acceptable forms of identification?
- Driver's license.
- State issued I.D. card.
- Passport.
- Military service or military dependent I.D. card.
- Alien registration card (formerly known as “Green” card)
- I.D. card issued by the U.S. Government.
Individuals
- Government-issued photo identification method.
- Credit file method.
- Dual process method.
- Virtual verification with authentication method.
- Using an agent method.
An identity document (also called ID or colloquially as papers) is any document that may be used to prove a person's identity. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card (IC, ID card, citizen card), or passport card.
What counts as ID in NJ? ›
Valid photo driver's license or photo non-driver's license with current address. Valid driver's license without photo and an alternate form of ID with current address.
What counts as proof of address in NJ? ›
Proof of New Jersey residency.
You'll show a document with your name and your New Jersey address, like a utility bill or lease agreement.
What is needed for a REAL ID in NJ? ›
What do you need to get a REAL ID license in New Jersey? The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requires two proofs of residential address, proof of social security number, and an additional six points of Identification.
What is another way to verify identity? ›
Top 6 Identity Verification Methods
- Knowledge-based authentication.
- Two-factor authentication.
- Credit bureau-based authentication.
- Database methods.
- Online verification.
- Biometric verification.
Aadhaar Card, issued by Unique Identification Authority of India. Voter ID Card issued by the Election Commission of India. Indian Passport, issued by Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India. PAN Card, issued by the Income Tax Department.
What is used to confirm a person's identity? ›
Biometric verification uses a person's unique characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial or iris recognition, to verify that person's identity. This biometric data can be compared with previous records or trusted databases to confirm the identity of the user.
