What other documents can you use to prove your identity?

Birth certificate.

Is a Social Security card a government issued ID?

The only national government-issued IDs in the US are the passport book, passport card —which can be obtained voluntarily—, and social security cards —which carry a citizen’s Social Security Number.

Is ID me safe and secure?

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Why does the IRS ask to verify my identity?

In response to the increasing tax-related identity theft problem, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is monitoring tax returns for signs of fraudulent activity. When the IRS suspects a return is fraudulent, the agency will request identity verification from the person whose name and address is listed on the return.

Is Social Security a form of ID?

( Social Security Card, from the USA Social Security Administration, with your signature AND Photo Identification with your signature ie: unexpired driver’s license, government issued identification card, military identification or passport). …

What is an acceptable form of identification?

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. However, U.S. citizens are not obligated to get a passport.

What documents can be used instead of Social Security card?

You’ll need to show us a U.S. driver’s license, a state issued non-driver identification card, or a U.S. passport to prove your identity. Sometimes you may also need to prove your current U.S. citizenship or lawful noncitizen status with a birth certificate or passport.