Which documents should one have when going to work?

• A. Birth certificate and passport
• B. Driver's license only
• C. Credit card only
• D. Social Security card and state-issued photo identification

Answer: (D)

When you start a job, you need documents that prove who you are and that you’re allowed to work. The rule is you can either present one document that proves both identity and work eligibility (a List A document), or, if you don’t have a List A document, present two documents: one that proves identity (a List B document) plus one that proves employment authorization (a List C document).

A state-issued photo ID serves as the identity piece, while a Social Security card provides proof of your work eligibility for payroll and tax purposes. Using both together covers the requirements for verifying your eligibility to work, which is why this pairing is the best choice.

The other options don’t reliably meet that combined requirement: a driver’s license alone proves identity but not employment eligibility; a credit card doesn’t establish identity or work authorization; and the first option mixes documents in a way that doesn’t consistently align with the accepted pairings for proof of work eligibility.