Question about ID for a 16 year old

[lanejudy]

Can you use a Social Security card?

No, a Social Security card cannot be used as ID. I believe it states that directly on the card; besides it doesn’t have a photo so doesn’t really prove you are the person named.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

No, a Social Security card cannot be used as ID. I believe it states that directly on the card; besides it doesn’t have a photo so doesn’t really prove you are the person named.

 

[ChanMom]

Late driver here: I wish I had just gotten a state ID before I left for college. Bringing a passport to 18+/21+ places was obnoxious.

I had a passport first because of international travel in high school, but they aren't convenient to carry.

If you get the passport card with the book it's only an extra $30. I got it because I thought using the book when flying domestically would be obnoxious.

 

[msmama]

If your child can't get a drivers license soon, I'd get them some kind of ID, ASAP, not just for travel.

My 16 year old needed his ID for the SATs over the weekend, and needs them it in a few days for AP exams. Once they hit that age, it seems like everybody wants ID!! We use his passport because we have it, but it's always a bit nerve wracking carrying it around.