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Proper Identification
ISC2 requires two forms of identification (ID) to take your cybersecurity exam. You’ll be asked to provide a primary and a secondary ID when you check in at your test center. ISC2 also requires you to submit to a palm vein scan*. For more information on the ISC2 palm vein scan please review our Palm Vein Scan data sheet.
Accepted Primary ID (contains photograph and signature; not expired)
- Government issued driver's license or identification card
- U.S. Department of State driver’s license
- U.S. learner's permit (card only with photo and signature)
- National/state/country Identification card
- Passport
- Military ID
- Military ID for spouses and dependents
- Alien registration card (green card; permanent resident visa)
- Government issued local language ID (plastic card with photo and signature)
- Employee ID
- School ID
- Credit card*
Accepted Secondary ID (contains signature; not expired)
- U.S. Social Security card
- Debit/ATM card
- Credit card*
- Any form of ID on the primary ID list
* A credit card can be used as your primary ID only if it contains both your photo and a signature. It can’t be expired. Any credit card can be used as your secondary ID if your signature is on it and it isn’t expired. This includes major credit cards, as well as department store and gasoline credit cards.
Test Takers in India
Aadhaar IDs must be a physical PVC (plastic) card. Laminated paper IDs are not acceptable. Please review the Aadhaar ID Policy for Pearson VUE to avoid being turned away at the test center.
Minors of the Age of 16 or 17
A parent of guardian must accompany the minor candidate to the test center.
The minor candidate must present one form of valid ID that includes their name and a photo.
- The parent or guardian must present a valid, government-issued primary ID with a photo and signature.
- The parent or guardian must provide their signature next to the minor’s signature on the Minor-Guardian Log Sheet to verify the minor candidate’s identity. For more information, see the Minor-Guardian Log Sheet.
Note: You must be 16 years old to sit for an ISC2 examination.
Note: For minor candidates, a school ID is an acceptable form of primary ID.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Your IDs must be valid (not expired).
- They must be original documents (not photocopies or faxes).
- Your primary ID must include your photo and signature. (The photo needs to be permanently affixed to the document.)
- Documents lacking signatures must be legal, official forms of identification approved by local government.
- Your secondary ID must include your signature.
- Documents lacking signatures must be legal, official forms of identification approved by local government.
