TOEFL iBT®
The premier test of academic English communication
TOEFL iBT®
The premier test of academic English communication
When you create your ETS account and register for your test, it’s important to make sure that the name you use exactly matches the name on the identification (ID) information you plan to use on the day of your test. If this information doesn't match, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded. If you’re concerned about a discrepancy, contact TOEFL® Services before you register. TOEFL Services can also help if your name changes after you register.
If you already have an ETS account, confirm that the name on your ID still matches the name that appears in your account (excluding accents). If they don’t, contact TOEFL Services.
Your ID requirements depend on where you plan to take the test and your citizenship. If testing at home, you’re required to present valid government-issued ID.
Review the general ID requirements below, then select the country/location where you plan to test to see specific ID requirements.
With few exceptions, ID documents must meet all of the following requirements. Each ID document must:
If you are age 15 or younger when you take the test, we suggest that you be accompanied by a parent or other authorized adult age 18 or older, who will be required to complete and sign a release form at the test center.
Both you and the parent or authorized adult must present valid, acceptable ID, or you will not be able to take the test. If you are unable to meet the ID requirements, contact the Office of Testing Integrity (OTI) before you register for the test.
Select the country/location where you plan to take the test to see information about specific ID requirements.
The following documents are not acceptable as primary or supplemental ID under any circumstances:
If your ID document is not written in English-language letters and the test center administrator cannot read it, you may not be able to take the test, and your test fee will not be refunded.
You might have to provide a supplemental ID document if:
You can't use supplemental ID documents to resolve last-name discrepancies; you’ll need to contact TOEFL Services before test day to resolve.
If you can't provide acceptable supplemental ID (see below) that includes your signature, you can present two government-issued IDs with photographs, as long as they use the same name you used when you registered.
The following ID documents are generally acceptable as supplemental ID:
If you have been granted political asylum, have refugee status or are otherwise unable to meet the ID requirements, you must contact the ETS Office of Testing Integrity (OTI) at least 7 days before you register. You must receive approval from OTI before you register. Be prepared to submit any requested documents for review. If you don't contact OTI and as a result you can't take the test or your scores are held or cancelled, your test fee will not be refunded.
ETS Office of Testing Integrity (OTI)
Email: | Office of Testing Integrity (OTI) |
Phone: | 1-609-406-5430 (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time, except U.S. holidays) |
Fax: | 1-609-406-9709 |
For general questions about acceptable ID, call TOEFL Services at: