What are some unacceptable forms of identification?

• A. Expired ID, ID with no photo or signature, Social Security card, employee ID.
• B. Driver's license.
• C. Passport.
• D. National ID card.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that ID checks rely on current, government-issued documents that clearly show who you are, typically with a photo and a signature. An ID that is expired isn’t valid for verification. An ID that has no photo or no signature can’t reliably prove identity. A Social Security card, by itself, isn’t a photo ID and doesn’t confirm identity. An employee ID is issued by an employer and isn’t a universally trusted government credential, so it’s not accepted as a reliable form of identification in many official processes. For these reasons, the listed items are considered unacceptable forms of identification.

In contrast, a driver’s license and a passport are standard government-issued photo IDs that are widely accepted for identity verification. A national ID card may be accepted in some places, but its acceptance depends on the jurisdiction.