Is a digital driver's license accepted?

No. Only original physical documents are accepted at this time.

What if my name has changed?

Ask your host or administrator to update your registration to match your ID before you visit.

Is a digital driver's license accepted?

No. Only original physical documents are accepted at this time.

What if my name has changed?

Ask your host or administrator to update your registration to match your ID before you visit.

VISITORS — IDENTIFICATION

Acceptable identification.

Every visitor presents valid, original photo identification. The same list applies to guests, tenants, vendors, and office visitors.

Guest Access Requirements Acceptable ID

REQUIREMENTS

What every visitor must do.

An ID is accepted only when it meets all five conditions.

Step 1
Current and valid
The document must be valid and not expired.
Step 2
Photo of the individual
The document must include a photo of the person presenting it.
Step 3
Undamaged and scannable
The document cannot be damaged or altered and must scan successfully.
Step 4
Original document
Copies, photos, and digital images of an ID are not accepted.
Step 5
Name matches
The name on the ID must match the name registered for your visit.

ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS

Forms of identification we accept.

Any one document from these categories is sufficient, provided it meets every requirement above.

U.S. government issued

U.S. passport
U.S. passport card
Permanent resident card
U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
USCIS Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
HSPD-12 PIV card
Veterans Health Administration (VA) ID

State and local

Driver's license or state photo ID issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
State-issued Enhanced Driver's License
Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID

Trusted traveler and border

DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
Border crossing card
Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card

Transportation and maritime

Transportation Worker Identification Credential
U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

Foreign government

Foreign government-issued passport

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Before you arrive, and once you are inside.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Check your ID's expiration date before you travel.
Make sure your registered name matches your ID exactly.
Bring a second accepted ID if your primary ID is worn.

WHILE ON SITE

Present your ID at the security desk on every visit.
Office and NOC locations may retain your ID during the visit.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

OTHER VISITOR TYPES

Requirements for everyone else.

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Acceptable identification.

What every visitor must do.

Current and valid

Photo of the individual

Undamaged and scannable

Original document

Name matches

Forms of identification we accept.

U.S. government issued

State and local

Trusted traveler and border

Transportation and maritime

Foreign government

Before you arrive, and once you are inside.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

WHILE ON SITE

Frequently asked questions

Is a digital driver's license accepted?

What if my name has changed?

Requirements for everyone else.

Planning a visit to a GridColo site?

Acceptable identification.

What every visitor must do.

Current and valid

Photo of the individual

Undamaged and scannable

Original document

Name matches

Forms of identification we accept.

U.S. government issued

State and local

Trusted traveler and border

Transportation and maritime

Foreign government

Before you arrive, and once you are inside.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

WHILE ON SITE

Frequently asked questions

Is a digital driver's license accepted?

What if my name has changed?

Requirements for everyone else.

Planning a visit to a GridColo site?