Proof of Age Instructions

The acceptable proofs of your age are listed below in two groups. Group I is more convincing, so you should submit a copy of a document in this category if you have it. If you do not have a document from the Group I classification, submit copies of two of the proofs listed in Group II.

We will request additional proof of age if the documents you submit do not constitute convincing proof of your age.

 

GROUP I

    1. A birth certificate
    2. A baptismal certificate or a statement as to the date of birth shown by a church record, certified by the custodian of such record
    3. Notification of registration of birth in a public registry of vital statistics. Certification of record of age by the U.S. Census Bureau
    4. Hospital birth records, certified by the custodian of such record
    5. Document showing approval of Social Security Pension
    6. A foreign church or government record
    7. A signed statement by the Physician or midwife who was in attendance at birth as to date the birth as shown on their records.
    8. Naturalization record
    9. Immigration papers

GROUP II

    1. Military record
    2. Passport
    3. School records, certified by the custodian of such record
    4. Vaccination record certified by the custodian of such record.
    5. An insurance policy which shows the age or date of birth
    6. Other evidence such as signed statements from persons who have knowledge of the date of birth