Why am I being asked to provide a photo ID?

During onboarding or before starting an exam or interview, Talview may require a photo ID for identity verification. Having an accepted photo ID ready helps prevent delays, verification failures, or interruptions during your session. Read below to understand which photo IDs are accepted, what to do if you don’t have one, and how to prepare your ID correctly.

✅Accepted Types of Photo ID

The following photo IDs are commonly accepted for verification. Acceptance may vary based on your exam or interview sponsor.

Type of ID	Description
Government-issued Photo ID	Includes passports, national identity cards, voter IDs, PAN cards, Aadhaar cards (India), and driver’s licenses that display your photo and name.
Student ID Card	Issued by an educational institution and must clearly show your name, photo, and identifying details.
Residency Card	Permanent or temporary residency cards that clearly display your identity information.
Employee ID Card	Employer-issued ID that includes your name and photograph.
Military ID	Photo identification issued to active or retired military personnel.

Note: Government-issued photo IDs are the most widely accepted and recommended for faster verification.

🛠Common Troubleshooting Steps

What might be wrong	What to Do
Lost or Misplaced ID	Contact your exam administrator immediately. They may allow a temporary or alternative ID, or guide you on rescheduling your session.
Expired ID	Renew your ID before the exam if possible. Some organizers may temporarily accept expired IDs with proof of renewal—confirm this first.
Never Had a Photo ID	You’ll need to obtain one before your exam. Most organizations accept only verified government-issued IDs.
Name Mismatch (ID vs Registration)	Inform your recruiter or Talview Support before the exam and provide supporting proof (e.g., name change document).

🪪Before You Submit Your ID

Make sure your photo ID:

Is valid and not expired.
Clearly displays your photo, full name, and ID number.
Matches the name used during exam or interview registration.
Is original and undamaged (digital copies or screenshots may not be accepted).

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Why am I being asked to provide a photo ID?

✅Accepted Types of Photo ID

🛠Common Troubleshooting Steps

🪪Before You Submit Your ID

​✅Accepted Types of Photo ID

​🛠Common Troubleshooting Steps

​🪪Before You Submit Your ID

✅Accepted Types of Photo ID

🛠Common Troubleshooting Steps

🪪Before You Submit Your ID