Per the USPS Regulations, all documents must be in English or English-translated, valid/not expired, and two types of identification are required:
For SSN Holders (US Customers)
Acceptable Photo IDs are:
- US State ID Card
- US Driver’s License
- Passport (from the United States or another country) or Passport card
- U.S. Permanent Record Card/US Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of Naturalization
- US Military ID Card
- U.S. university ID Card
- Tribal Identification Card
Acceptable Address ID/documents are:
- Driver’s License (if not used as primary ID)
- Voter registration card
- Vehicle registration card
- Vehicle insurance policy (must have the policy number and the current policy period)
- Home insurance policy
- Lease
- Mortgage
- Deed of Trust
Please note: Social Security cards, bank statements, utility bills, credit cards, and birth certificates are unacceptable as identification. A photocopy of your identification may be retained by PostScan Mail for verification.
For Non-SSN Holders (Non-US/International Customers)
Acceptable Photo IDs are:
- Non-US Passport: This includes foreign passports not issued by the United States.
- Matricula Consular (Mexico): A Matricula Consular card is an identification card issued by the Government of Mexico through its consulate offices to Mexican nationals residing outside Mexico.
- NEXUS (Canada): NEXUS is a joint Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs, and Border Protection operated trusted traveler and expedited border control program. Customers may provide a NEXUS card as a form of identification for money orders. To be accepted, the NEXUS card must contain an identification number.
Acceptable Address ID/documents are:
- Lease
- Mortgage
- Deed of trust
- Voter Registration Card (The word “VOTER” must be indicated on the card)
- Vehicle Registration Card
- Home Insurance Policy
- Vehicle Insurance Policy (must have the policy number and the current policy period)
Please note: Foreign driver’s licenses, national ID cards, foreign university ID cards, etc., are not acceptable. Only the documents listed above are acceptable as per regulations. A photocopy of your identification may be retained by PostScan Mail for verification.