Document and Identity Verification Flashcards
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What is the significance of a star or gold star marking on a REAL ID-compliant driver's license?
Answer: It signifies the ID meets federal REAL ID standards
The gold star (or bear/star depending on state) in the upper right corner indicates the credential is REAL ID-compliant and federally accepted.
Which federal agency sets the standards that state MVDs must follow when issuing REAL ID cards?
Answer: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established and enforces REAL ID Act standards for state-issued identity documents.
A customer presents an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as proof of identity. Under what circumstance is this accepted at the MVD?
Answer: It is accepted as proof of identity and lawful presence for eligible non-citizens
A valid EAD (Form I-766) issued by USCIS is accepted as proof of both identity and lawful presence for non-citizen applicants.
Why might the MVD reject a birth certificate that appears genuine but lacks a raised seal or file stamp?
Answer: Because uncertified copies lack the security features required for identity verification
MVDs require certified copies of birth certificates, which include an embossed or raised seal and registrar signature; plain photocopies are not accepted.
What should an applicant do if their identity documents were destroyed in a natural disaster?
Answer: Contact issuing agencies (vital records, SSA) to obtain replacement documents
Applicants must obtain replacement documents from the original issuing agencies — the vital records office for birth certificates and SSA for Social Security cards.
When verifying an applicant's residency, which of the following combinations would typically satisfy the two-document requirement?
Answer: A utility bill and a bank statement, both showing the current address
A utility bill combined with a bank statement — each showing the applicant's name and current address — satisfies the two-document residency requirement.
A person applies for an ID using someone else's identity documents. What crime is this?
Answer: Identity fraud or identity theft
Using another person's identity documents to obtain a government-issued ID constitutes identity fraud, a serious criminal offense.