### Question
Can you define what sufficient proof of identification means?


### Answer
**Sufficient proof of identification** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 1681c*:

> information or documentation that identifies a protected consumer and a protected consumer's representative and includes—


(i) a social security number or a copy of a social security card issued by the Social Security Administration

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1681c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER III-CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES**

