# Candidate Identification & Authentication

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**NO CHANGES ARE PERMITTED TO THE VERIFIED NAME IN THE EXAM CHECKLIST ONCE YOU HAVE STARTED THE TAKE EXAM  PROCESS.**
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Candidates need to provide identification (ID) that meets the requirements outlined below: 

* All IDs must be a valid (unexpired) Government-issued original, physical document (not photocopied or electronic)
* IDs must include the candidate's name, photo, and signature\*
  * \*Government-issued biometric IDs that do not contain signature will be accepted
* The first and last name on the ID **must exactly match** [the verified name](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/lf-handbook2/exam-preparation-checklist#verify-name) entered on your exam checklist 
* Acceptable forms of ID: 
  * International travel passport 
  * Government-issued driver’s license/permit 
  * Government-Issued local language ID (with photo and signature) 
  * National identity card State or province-issued identity card
  * Alien registration card (green card or permanent resident/visa)
  * 住民基本台帳 (Basic Resident Register with photo) or マイナンバーカード(My Number Card)
* Minors, between the age of 16-18,  are permitted to take an online proctored exam with The Linux Foundation, provided they complete the following requirements:
  * A Parent/Guardian must complete the [Parental Release for Testing of Minors](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/parental-release-for-testing-of-minors/) form, and submit it to [trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org](https://trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org), at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the exam
  * At check in, the minor candidate must present a valid student ID as a form of identification<br>

## **Sanctioned Countries**

Persons who are subject to US sanctions prohibitions may not participate in LF Education programs. This section is presently being updated with more specific details.

If you need additional help, please login to [trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org](https://trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org) and use the search bar to find an answer to your question, or select your request type from the categories provided.


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