SAT ID Requirements?

Hey! I recently registered for the SAT, and I heard that I need to bring an ID on test day. What type of ID is acceptable, and what should I do if I don't have one?

You're right—you'll need to bring an acceptable form of photo identification on test day. College Board, the organization that administers the SAT, has specific ID requirements to ensure security and fairness in the testing process. For in-depth details on SAT ID policies, check out their official site here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/id-requirements

Acceptable forms of photo identification include:

1. Government-issued driver's license

2. Government-issued ID card (such as a passport, U.S. green card, military ID, or national ID card)

3. Recent school ID card (with a clearly recognizable photo and your name)

Unacceptable forms of identification include:

1. Credit or debit cards

2. Birth certificates

3. Social Security cards

4. Employee or work IDs

5. Temporary identification

If you don't have an acceptable form of ID, you have a few options:

1. Try to obtain an acceptable form of government-issued or school ID before the test day. Please ensure that it contains a clear photo and your full name.

2. If you're unable to obtain an acceptable form of ID but are participating in the SAT School Day program, you may provide a notarized College Board Student ID Form with your photo and a school seal/stamp.

Remember to check the expiration date on your chosen ID, as it must be current (i.e., not expired) on test day. Make sure the name on your ID exactly matches the name you used when registering for the test. Minor variations in the name should be fine, but significant discrepancies might prevent you from taking the test.

It's best to familiarize yourself with these requirements and have your identification ready well in advance of test day to avoid any last-minute issues. Good luck on your SAT!