An individual’s age is proven using his or her Social Security number in SDX. The CAO must ask for proof of age only if SDX and the individual’s application show different Social Security number ages. In that case, the CAO must ask for proof of age. Examples of acceptable proof include, but are not limited to, the following:
Birth certificates.
Adoption papers or records.
Hospital or clinic records.
Baptismal certificates.
Bureau of Vital Statistics records.
Naturalization records.
Family bible records.
Midwife's records of birth.
School records.
Census records.
Court support records.
Physician's statements.
Juvenile court records.
Insurance policies.
Clergyman's signed statements.
Military service records.
Driver's licenses.
Affidavits.
Church records.
The CAO must confirm that anyone under 21 who claims to be emancipated is telling the truth. Proof includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Bureau of Vital Statistics records.
Marriage licenses.
Church records.
Family bible records.
Income tax forms.
Clergyman's signed statements.
Court records.
Newspaper announcements.
Statements from a parent, other relative, caretaker, or legal guardian that an unmarried child under age 21 is emancipated
NOTE: If a birth certificate is required from an individual born in Puerto Rico, the CAO must only accept a birth certificate issued on or after July 1, 2010.
Updated November 4, 2016, Replacing February 14, 2012