So you need to see like a license or state ID card as proof of identity?
as proof of identity Social Security must see your U.S. driver 's license, state - issued non - driver identification card or U.S. passport .
What if I don't have any of those with me?
If you do not have one of these specific documents or you can not get a replacement for one of them within 10 days , we will ask to see other documents. Any documents submitted , including the following , must be current not expired and show your name , identifying information, date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph. Documents such as Employee identification card, school identification card, health insurance card not a Medicare card , or U.S. military identification card are accepted.