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ID Center

Valid Forms of Identification for ID Cards and EID Upgrades

You must present a valid, current government-issued photo ID proving your identity to receive an ID card or EID upgrade.

The following documents are some examples of acceptable government-issued photo IDs:

  • Driver's license from the United States or Canada

  • Valid learner's permit or temporary license (must include photograph) from the United States or Canada

  • U.S. Military ID

  • U.S. or foreign passport

  • Alien registration card with photo (INS form I-151 or I-551)

  • U.S. citizen ID card (INS form I-197)

  • Resident citizen card (INS form I-179)

  • U.S. Employment Authorization Card - EAD (INS form I-766)

If you do not have a valid ID, the ID Center will not be able to issue you an ID card nor upgrade your UT EID. See I Don't Have Valid ID to learn what your alternatives are.

Last updated December 6, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

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