Verify Your Identity

Understanding "Verify Later"

What happens if you don't verify

Your application will be held and will not be processed. Once your identity has been verified, your application will be processed within 3 to 5 business days and you will receive your student ID number and your registration appointment time.

Can’t use CA DMV Wallet or ID.me? Check with Admissions & Records to see if you should verify in person instead.

The Admissions & Records Office may be able to verify your identity in person. Please allow 2 business days for your Identity Verification to be processed. This is often the best option if you:

Do not have a permanent address
Do not have a smartphone or reliable internet access
Do not have a California Driver's License or ID card
Prefer not to use biometric verification methods
Tried an online option and it did not work

Visit Student Service Center with a government-issued photo ID, or call (714) 895-8306 first if you're not sure what to bring. See in-person verification details.

Applicants under 18 are not required to verify. If you are under 18 at the time you apply, your application will be processed without identity verification.

You can submit your application before you verify. It will be processed once you complete verification through CA DMV Wallet, ID.me, or an in-person visit.