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

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

Documents Acceptable for Proof of U.S. Citizenship [two required; one must include a photograph]

  • 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.
  • U.S. Passport
  • Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 1966) is acceptable proof of citizenship.
  • A Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the USA - Form FS-240, Form FS-545, or Form DS-1350 are acceptable if citizenship was acquired by birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents.
  • Driver's license or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address
  • ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address
  • U.S. Military card or draft record
  • Native American Tribal Document

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.

Documents Acceptable for Proof of Naturalized U.S. Citizenship [either one is acceptable]

  • U.S. Passport
  • Naturalization Certificate - A certificate of naturalization is acceptable if the individual claims citizenship by naturalization.

Documents Acceptable for Proof of Resident Alien Status [either one is acceptable]

  • Resident Alien (green) card  (must be original)
  • 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 Foreign Passport as NASA approved identification.





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