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Can I collect passport numbers from participants in Louisiana? What are the requirements?

Collecting Passport Numbers in Louisiana

If you are collecting passport numbers for identification purposes, it is important to note that the provisions of Chapter 19 of Part III of Title 55 of the Louisiana Administrative Code do not apply to a location of business in the state of Louisiana where a physical copy of an individual’s current driver’s license, valid passport, or visa issued by the federal government or another country or nation, or other card of identity is held in compliance with state or federal law [1.1].

If you are collecting passport numbers from refugees, they must have Form I-94 issued by the federal government and after one year, they should apply for a Resident Alien Card (Form I-551). The refugee applicant should possess a new I-94 with his/her picture and a stamp indicating “processed for I-551.” The I-94 must be accompanied by at least two secondary documents or lease/rent agreement showing residence in Louisiana [2.6].

If you are collecting passport numbers for any other purpose, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

The Louisiana Administrative Code provides an exclusive list of acceptable primary and secondary documents for purposes of identification [2.1]. Passport is considered a primary document if it is accompanied by proper immigration documents (I-94, I-151, I-551) [2.1].

Additional Identification Requirements for Minors

Minor applicants applying for a first-time special identification card or a duplicate special identification card, shall be accompanied by a parent, a custodial parent if the parents are divorced or legally separated, or legal guardian if a person other than one of the parents has legal custody of the minor. The signature of a parent, a custodial parent if the parents are divorced or legally separated, or legal guardian if a person other than one of the parents has legal custody of the minor shall be required for the issuance of a special identification card. Proper identification shall be presented by both the minor and parent or guardian [2.5].

Documents Which Are Not Acceptable Forms of Identification

The following items are not acceptable forms of identification: immigration documents with a picture of an individual under age 14, hospital-issued birth certificate, baptism certificate, any photographic image of any official document, unless the document is certified by the official or his deputy having custody of the original document, expired or altered military identification card, expired student identification card, birth certificate without the official “raised” seal of the Bureau of Vital Records, union card, old, expired Louisiana identification cards beginning with letter “X”, and credit cards [2.7].

Therefore, if you are collecting passport numbers for identification purposes, you may do so if the passport is accompanied by proper immigration documents. However, if you are collecting passport numbers for any other purpose, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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