Praxis Assessment: Identification (ID) Requirements

• Information for all Test Takers
  • When You Register
  • At the Test Center
• Acceptable Primary ID
  • Testing in India
  • Testing Within Your Country of Citizenship
  • Testing Outside Your Country of Citizenship
• Acceptable Supplemental ID
• Unacceptable Forms of ID

Information for ALL Test Takers - For Computer- and Paper-based Tests

All test takers must read the identification information and requirements on this page. This information applies to both computer- and paper-based tests.

• You must have acceptable and valid ID with name, signature and photograph to be admitted to a test center. ID requirements are strictly enforced.
• All documents must be original and current.
• Photo IDs must be original, current and recognizable.
• Without required identification, the test center staff will not admit you, which will forfeit your registration and test fees.
• No copies will be accepted.

When You Register

• When registering, use your name as it appears exactly on your primary ID that you present at the test center. If the name shown on your primary ID does not match your registration record, you will not be permitted to test. You will forfeit your registration and test fees.
• Provide your entire first name (given name) and entire last name (family name). Enter names exactly as they appear on your ID. If your identification contains two last names you must enter the names exactly as they appear on your identification.

At the Test Center

• Misspellings can be corrected at check-in; name changes will not be made.
• If your name has changed for any reason, including marriage, you must present primary ID in the name under which you registered for the test. Marriage certificates and divorce decrees will not be accepted to confirm name differences.
• If the first name on your primary ID contains only a first initial, a supplemental ID will be required.
• If your ID does not contain your signature, you must sign it or present a supplemental ID.
• If the test center personnel questions the ID, you will be required to present additional proof of identity. If positive confirmation cannot be made, you may be refused admission to the test center and you will forfeit your registration and test fees. You will have to submit a new registration and pay a new registration fee in order to test (at a later date).
• Test center personnel will check your photo identification before seat assignment and before and after testing breaks.
• Test centers are not required to reserve your seat if you leave the center to obtain ID.
• Cases of questionable identification are subject to review and approval by the ETS Office of Testing Integrity.

ACCEPTABLE PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Testing in India

• You must present a valid passport with name, photograph and signature as your primary ID document.
• No exceptions will be made.

Testing WITHIN Your Country of Citizenship

Only one form of primary ID is needed containing your name, photograph and a signature.

Acceptable primary ID include:

• Passport with name, photograph and signature
• Valid driver's license with name, photograph and signature
• State or province ID issued by a motor vehicle agency with name, photograph and signature
• National ID with name, photograph and signature
• Military ID with name, photograph and signature

Supplemental ID may be required if the test center administrator has concerns about the primary ID. If your primary ID does not contain your signature, sign the document or present an acceptable supplemental ID document.

See "Acceptable Supplemental Identification Documents" below.

Testing OUTSIDE Your Country of Citizenship

• You must present a valid passport as your primary ID document. If you do not meet this requirement, you may not be admitted to test.
• If your passport is not written in English, you must present an English-language supplemental ID with a clear, recent photo.
• If your passport does not contain your signature, either sign your passport or present a supplemental ID.
• U.S. military personnel may present their U.S. military ID cards for admission to test centers. If a military ID does not contain a signature, a supplemental ID is required.
• Diplomatic and embassy ID cards will not be accepted as primary ID in place of a passport.

The following documents are acceptable for admission outside your country of citizenship if combined with a supplemental ID:

• Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card
• Temporary Resident Card
• Employment Authorization Card
• Mexican Border Crosser Card (accepted at test centers within 25 miles of the Mexican border).

Testing in European Union/Schengen Zone Countries

• If testing in a European Union or Schengen Zone country outside of your country of residence, you may use a valid national or European identity card with recent, clear photo; date of birth and signature.
• ID document must be in the English language and legible to test administrators.

ACCEPTABLE SUPPLEMENTAL IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

If your primary ID is missing your photo or signature, you must present a current supplemental ID in addition to your primary ID. The supplemental ID must contain your name, a clear, recent photo and your signature.

Acceptable supplemental ID documents include:

• Government-issued ID including, but not limited to:
  • Passport
  • Driver's license
  • State/province ID card
  • National ID
  • Military ID
• Student ID
• Confirmation letter of identity from your educational institution. The letter must be typed on school letterhead with the name and signature of the school official. The school seal must overlap your photo and not be older than 1 year from testing date. It must also include:
  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Recent, clear photo
  • Your signature
  • Date of issue

UNACCEPTABLE ID DOCUMENTS

• Any expired ID
• International driver's license
• Draft classification card
• International student ID
• Credit/debit card of any kind
• Notary-prepared letter or document
• Social Security card
• Employee ID card
• Birth certificate
• Learner's permit or any temporary identification document
• Photocopied document

For general questions about acceptable ID, call:
 1-800-205-2626 (U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada)
 1-609-771-7393 (all other locations)

If you have been granted political asylum or refugee status, you must contact the ETS Office of Testing Integrity before you register to test. If you do not contact this office before you register and you are not admitted to the test, you will forfeit your registration and test fees.

ETS Office of Testing Integrity
Phone: 1-609-406-5430
Fax: 1-609-406-9709
E-mail: TSReturns@ets.org

It is your responsibility to ensure that your ID documents are up-to-date and available on the day of the test.