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TOEFL iBT®

The premier test of academic English communication

Identification (ID) Requirements for the TOEFL iBT Test

The name you use when registering

When you create your ETS account and register for your test, it’s important to make sure that the name you use exactly matches the name on the identification (ID) information you plan to use on the day of your test. If this information doesn't match, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded. If you’re concerned about a discrepancy, contact TOEFL® Services before you register. TOEFL Services can also help if your name changes after you register.

 

Your ID requirements

Your ID requirements depend on where you plan to take the test and your citizenship. If testing at home, you’re required to present valid government-issued ID.

Review the general ID requirements below, then select the country/location where you plan to test to see specific ID requirements.

 

General ID document requirements

With few exceptions, ID documents must meet all of the following requirements. Each ID document must:

  • be an original document; photocopied documents are not acceptable
  • be a physical ID; a digital ID issued to a mobile phone or any other electronic device is not acceptable, except in the Republic of Korea, where some digital IDs are permitted
  • be a government-issued national/state/province identity card that is issued and recognized by the country where you are a citizen or resident
  • be valid; expired documents are not acceptable
  • include your full name and date of birth exactly matching the name and date of birth you used to register, excluding accents or diacritical marks
  • include a recent, recognizable photograph
  • include your signature (the name on the ID and the signature name must match)

ID requirements in the country/location where you plan to test

Select the country/location where you plan to take the test to see information about specific ID requirements.

Mexico

Mexico acceptable primary ID documents

Testing within your country of citizenship

The following government-issued ID documents are acceptable for admission to a test session within your country of citizenship:

  • Passport with name, photograph and signature
  • National ID with name, photograph and signature
  • Government-issued driver's license with name, photograph and signature (mobile driver's license is not acceptable)
  • State or Province ID card, including those issued by motor vehicle agencies with name, photograph and signature
  • Military ID with name, photograph and signature

If your primary ID does not contain a signature, you can present a supplemental ID with photo and signature or a supplemental government-issued ID with a photograph, as long as they are in the same name you used when you registered.
 

Testing outside your country of citizenship

If you are testing outside your country of citizenship:

  • You must present a valid passport with your name, photograph and signature as your primary ID.
  • If your passport is not written in English-language letters, you must also present at least one Supplemental ID Document. This document must also contain your name, a recent and recognizable photo and be in English.
  • Diplomatic and embassy IDs cannot be used as primary identification in place of passports.

Additional requirements and policies

Questions about ID documents

For general questions about acceptable ID, call TOEFL Services at:

  • 1-877-863-3546 (United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada)
  • 1-609-771-7100 (all other locations)