Center for Health Statistics
P.O. Box 47814
Olympia, WA 98504
-7814
360-236-4300
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DOH 422-177 August 2021
WASHINGTON STATE VITAL RECORDS
ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION
One of the following government issued documents (must contain photo, full name,
and date of birth) that is current or expired less than 60 days:
• Washington State enhanced driver’s license (EDL), driver’s license (DL), permit, or
identification (ID) card
• Out-of-state enhanced driver’s license (EDL) or REAL ID license, driver’s license
(DL) or identification (ID) card
• U.S. passport or card
• Consulate card
• Foreign passport, driver’s license, or ID card
• Permanent resident card
• Tribal membership or enrollment ID card from a federally recognized Indian tribe
• U.S. Immigration or naturalization papers
• U.S. Armed Services ID card
• U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ID
• I-571 U.S. Refugee Travel Document
• US alien registration card
• I-327 U.S. Permit to Re-Enter Travel Document
• NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST border crossing card
• U.S. Merchant Mariner's card
• U.S. B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150)
OR
At least two alternative documents (must contain matching first and last names and
addresses, or in combination contains full name, date of birth, and photograph):
• Any of the government issued identity documents listed above, if expired more
than 60 days or does not contain a photograph
• Adoption court order or decree
• Auto insurance policy
• Business mail from state or federal agency dated within 2 months
• Company identification card
• Current student body card (high school students only)
• DSHS benefits letter indicating unexpired benefits (medical, food, etc.)
• Home utility bill for Washington address (gas, electric, water, garbage, sewer,
landline phone, TV, internet, ISTA) dated within the past 2 months
• Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) letter from Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)
Acceptable Proofs of Identity Documentation Continued
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• Letter attesting residence in alternative housing (e.g. assisted living, college
campus, shelter, mission, senior housing, or retirement home) on company letter
head with a phone number that could be used in verification of the facility
• Letter from a government agency that you're an employee of and that we have
an agreement with (contact your supervising agency and have them send us
the letter)
• Letter from DCYF Children's Administration for foster youth
• Medical or hospital card of identification
• Medicare card (not a DSHS medical card)
• Monthly bank account statement (Document must be no more than 30 days
old)
• Official corrections department or parole papers
• Official papers issued by courts of record which include date of birth
• Paycheck or pay stub with the employer's name and phone number or address
• Personalized check or savings account passbook
• Police employee card issued by Washington city or county
• Pre or post-natal care records
• Proof of home ownership (mortgage documents, property tax documents, deed,
title, insurance policy, etc.)
• Proof of mooring a boat (moorage documents - bill, contract, etc.)
• School transcript or records, or Forms I-20 or DS-2019 for foreign exchange
students
• School yearbook or copy certified by the school with recognizable photo (high
school students only)
• Social Security card
• State hunting or fishing license
• State or Federal government employee badge with photo
• Tax statements – W-2 forms, 1099, etc.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Tribal membership or enrollment ID card from a federally recognized Indian tribe
(without photo)
• U.S. military document issued within one (1) year, selective service card, or
military discharge paper
• Unexpired concealed weapons permit issued by federal, state, or municipal
government
• Unexpired professional license (nurse, physician, engineer, pilot, etc.)
• Union membership card
• Valid food stamp, welfare, or unemployment identification
• Veteran Administration Identification
• Voter registration card issued by a county elections department
• Ward of the Court decree/Order of Dependency
• Washington vehicle registration or title (a quick title isn't acceptable)
