CompTIA and Pearson VUE strictly follow identification (ID) requirements to ensure exam security and prevent fraud. For complete details, please visit CompTIA's Candidate ID Policy page.
General ID Requirements:
To take your exam, you must present two forms of original, valid (unexpired) IDs:
- Primary ID: Must be government-issued and include your name, a recent recognizable photo, and your signature.
- Secondary ID: Must include at least your name and signature, or your name and a recent recognizable photo.
- The first and last name on your IDs must exactly match the name you used to register for the exam.
- All IDs must be issued by the country where you are testing. If you don’t have a qualifying primary ID from the country where you’re testing, you’ll need an International Travel Passport from your country of citizenship, along with a secondary ID.
- Expired IDs are not accepted.
At an In-Person Test Center:
When you arrive at the test center, you must present a valid, current photo ID that meets the requirements above. Additionally:
- Your photograph will be taken.
- You’ll be asked to provide your signature to help prevent exam fraud.
All Pearson VUE test centers are equipped with webcams and electronic signature pads to ensure a secure testing environment.
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For OnVUE Online Testing
Due to legal restrictions, certain IDs cannot be photocopied, digitized, or captured on camera. As a result, Pearson VUE is unable to accept restricted IDs, such as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) or other secure access IDs, for online testing. This means U.S. military-issued IDs cannot be used for ID verification with Pearson’s OnVUE online testing service under any circumstances.
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ID Exceptions for Minors/Students (17 Years of Age and Under):
- Pertains to minors/students who only have one form of photo ID, including those who can meet the standard ID requirements (school ID is permitted)
- Minor/Student needs to be accompanied at the testing center by a parent or legal guardian who has proper government-issued ID.
- The parent or legal guardian needs to sign next to the minor/student on the log in sheet to verify the student's identity.
- The minor/student must have parent or legal guardian authorization for each testing event.
If you have any questions about the ID requirements for your exam, please contact Pearson VUE customer service at www.pearsonvue.com/contact. Any exceptions to the ID policy must be pre-approved by Pearson VUE at least three business days before your scheduled exam appointment.