How can I get a valid Government Issued ID?

You may have been asked to obtain vital documents such as a valid government issued ID. What does this mean? 

In order to confirm your identify, whether you are applying for RAFT or are a new voucher holder, we are required to obtain valid government issued identification for all adult household members/RAFT applicants. 

What do you mean by valid?

Valid means the identification is:

• Government issued
• Not expired
• Not damaged
• Can be used for identification purposes: such as a temporary ID where it states it can not be used for identification purposes

What types of Photo identification can be accepted?

• Driver's license (from any state)
• Passport
• State issued ID (from any state)

What will not be accepted:

• Any of the above approved identifications but are damaged, unreadable, or expired. 
• A student ID
• A transportation ID
• A shelter ID

How do I obtain a photo ID?

To obtain a photo ID, you will need to go to the nearest Registry of Motor Vehicles: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles