Acceptable Documents for Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Naturalized U.S. Citizenship, and Resident Alien Status

At the time of badging you will be required to present NASA approved identification (a list follows). Foreign Nationals may present their Foreign Passport as NASA approved identification.

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE ONE ACCEPTABLE FORM OF DOCUMENTATION TO CERTIFY CITIZENSHIP AND ONE DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY. THE LIST BELOW IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS A VALID FORM OF US CITIZENSHIP. THANK YOU.

Documents Acceptable to Establish Identity * Driver's license or ID card provided it contains a photograph, name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address. * Photo ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities providing it contains name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address. * School ID card with a photograph. * US Military card or draft record. * Native American tribal document.

Documents Acceptable for Proof of US Born Citizenship * Birth Certificate - A birth certificate indicating the individual was BORN IN THE UNITED STATES. Acceptable certificates must show the birth record was filed shortly after birth and it must be CERTIFIED with the REGISTRAR'S SIGNATURE. * Current or expired U.S. Passport * Record of Military Processing - If Military service, please provide a copy of DD214. * Native American Tribal Document

Documents Acceptable for Proof of Naturalized Citizenship * Current or expired U.S. Passport * Naturalization Certificate - A certificate of Naturalization is acceptable of the individual claims citizenship by naturalization.

Documents Acceptable for Proof of Resident Alien status * Resident Alien (green) card * Unexpired foreign passport with stamp from INS stating temporary authorization for lawful permanent residency.

Documents Acceptable for Proof of Foreign National status * Foreign Nationals may present their unexpired Foreign Passport as NASA approved identification.

Exceptions

If primary evidence of U.S. Citizenship cannot be obtained, a hospital birth record and a notice from the Registrar stating that no birth record exists OR a receipt from the Registrar proving a recent prior purchase of a certified copy of the original birth certificate will be acceptable as an alternative form of proof of citizenship.

Questions

Questions concerning acceptable documents should be directed to the JPL Badging Office at (818) 354-5050.