Proof of citizenship only
- U.S. birth certificate
- Certification of birth. (Issued by DHS Form DS-1350)
- A report of birth abroad of a U.S. citizen (Form FS-240)
- A certification of birth abroad (Form FS -545)
- A U.S. citizen identification card (DHS Form I-197 or I-179)
- Military records showing U.S. place of birth (DD-214 or similar official document)
- Final Adoption Decree. Must show the child’s name and U.S. place of birth.
- Or evidence of meeting the automatic criteria of U.S. citizenship outlined in the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 for a biological or adopted child born outside the U.S.
Proof of identity only
- PA or out-of-state driver’s license with the individual’s picture or containing other identifying information
- PA or out-of-state identity card bearing the individual’s picture or containing other identifying information
- School identification card that includes the individual’s picture
- U.S. military identification card or draft record (active duty, dependent, retired, reserve or National Guard)
- Military dependents identification card
- Identification card issued by the federal, state or local government
- An affidavit can be used as acceptable proof of identity only if the individual is unable to provide acceptable documents listed above as proof of identity
Proof of citizenship and identity
- U.S. Passport (current or expired)
- Certificate of Naturalization (Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form N-550 or N-570)
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship (DHS Forms N-560 or N-561)
- Tribal documents from a Federally recognized Indian tribe