Passport ID instead of State ID

friendlysmile · Jul 5, 2012

I got this from the information that they sent us with our ATT but I would double check before your appointment.

"Acceptable Identification:

When you arrive at the test center, you will be required to present your ATT and one form of acceptable

identification. The printed first and last names on your identification must match exactly the printed first

and last names on your ATT. Your identification must be printed in English language letters, must be

valid and unexpired (clearly stated), and have a recent photograph and a signature signed in English.

The only acceptable forms of identification at test centers located in the United States, American Samoa,

Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Virgin Islands are U.S. drivers license (not temporary or learners

permit), U.S. state identification, and passport. The only acceptable identification for international test

centers and Puerto Rico is a passport. No other identification, including learner permits, is acceptable for

admittance to the NCLEX examination.

Please note - Identification from embargoed countries will not be accepted at the test centers. For further

information please contact Pearson VUE at one of the phone numbers listed in the NCLEX Candidate

Bulletin or at www.pearsonvue.com/nclex."

DanaNP · Jul 5, 2012

A passport trumps any other form of ID. The only issue may be your address. I don't believe my passport even HAS my address on it.

WorldTravelingYogi · Jul 15, 2012

I still don't understand why they require a passport in Puerto Rico to take NCLEX?!?!

Many of my classmates had to get a passport just so they could take the exam. It makes no sense. They stated that in other territories like American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands you can your a drivers license or state ID.

It is so odd to me that it is required in Puerto Rico.

I lost my CA drivers license and had to whip out my Puerto Rican license the other day when I was stopped. It was no big deal. Yes different scenario but I still don't get the passport in PR.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 16, 2012

as per the ncsbn website

the only acceptable forms of identification in test centers in the u.s.* are:

u.s. driver's license (department of motor vehicle-issued)(if expired, a renewal slip including a photograph and a signature must be presented in order to be admitted)
u.s. state identification (department of motor vehicle-issued)
passport
u.s. military identification

the only identification acceptable in test centers outside the u.s.* is:

passport

all identification must be valid (not expired) with signature and photograph. all identification must be in english and signed in english.driver's/learner's permits or temporary identification are not accepted. only the identifications listed above will be accepted.

https://www.ncsbn.org/1221.htm

WorldTravelingYogi · Jul 16, 2012

my side question was about puerto rico. on ncsbn.org on "the 8 steps of the nclex" they list all us territories except puerto rico.

the link is here:

https://www.ncsbn.org/eight_steps_of_nclex.pdf

and below is the verbage where they don't mention puerto rico but they mention all the other us territories. i just don't get it.

7. arrive for exam appointment and present your att letter

and acceptable identification (id):

• in u.s., american samoa, guam, northern mariana islands and u.s.

virgin islands test centers, the only acceptable forms of id are:

n u.s. drivers license (department of motor vehicle-issued)

(if expired, a renewal slip that includes a photograph and a

signature must be presented as well)

n u.s. state identification (department of motor vehicle-issued)

n u.s. military identification

n passport

• in international test centers, only a passport is acceptable.

as per the ncsbn website
the only acceptable forms of identification in test centers in the u.s.* are:
u.s. driver's license (department of motor vehicle-issued)(if expired, a renewal slip including a photograph and a signature must be presented in order to be admitted)
u.s. state identification (department of motor vehicle-issued)
passport
u.s. military identification
the only identification acceptable in test centers outside the u.s.* is:
passport
all identification must be valid (not expired) with signature and photograph. all identification must be in english and signed in english.driver's/learner's permits or temporary identification are not accepted. only the identifications listed above will be accepted.
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https://www.ncsbn.org/1221.htm

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 16, 2012

and I was only quoting for the OP. I have no idea why PR is seperate