EKT Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Context: My oldest daughter just turned 15 and will be taking her first AP exam this coming May. Are TIPICs (Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Cards - an Ohio driver's permit) an acceptable ID for an AP test? Do they have a photo? (I grew up in and learned to drive in NY state, so I don't know much about Ohio permits. In New York when I was a teenager, driving permits were just a yellow piece of paper; there were no photos or official cards.) Anyway, my issue: Awhile back, I asked here if students need a formal ID for AP testing. The consensus was that your student does need a photo ID. I went ahead and got both my daughters official Ohio state ID cards (oldest was still 14 at the time). I thought I was all set. But then today I was reading up on when she can get her driver's permit. The Ohio BMV says she can get one when she turns 15 and six months (this December), but that you have to surrender your Ohio ID card when you get one. So, I just went to all the trouble of getting the official ID card, but now it looks like she has to give it up in order to get her permit. So, she'll have a permit, but she won't yet have her official license before the AP test. Does anyone have experience with this? (Special thanks to any Ohio people who can clue me in!) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I’m going to let the Ohio people answer the Ohio part but NY learner’s permits now have pictures on them. Also, I know with the SAT you can use a notarized form with a picture on it as ID—so I’m sure that would work. Although none of my kids have actually ever been asked to show ID for their AP tests ( SAT yes.) You could probably google an image of the ID you are wondering about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKT Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, freesia said: I’m going to let the Ohio people answer the Ohio part but NY learner’s permits now have pictures on them. Also, I know with the SAT you can use a notarized form with a picture on it as ID—so I’m sure that would work. Although none of my kids have actually ever been asked to show ID for their AP tests ( SAT yes.) You could probably google an image of the ID you are wondering about. Thank you for chiming in! Appreciate the good ideas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 44 minutes ago, freesia said: You could probably google an image of the ID you are wondering about. I thought so too, but didn't have any luck. I'm in a neighboring state, but our permits look almost identical to a regular license, and needed the equivalent paperwork. I bet Ohio's are too. Maybe @cintinative knows 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Ohio Tipics have a photo. You no longer receive them same day, so there’s a paper copy until the ID comes in the mail. ETA: I just renewed my license and the old card was punched and returned to me with the paper copy of a new one. I’m supposed to carry both until new ID arrives. Edited August 9, 2022 by Acorn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malam Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 You can always use a passport as an ID for the AP test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKT Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Malam said: You can always use a passport as an ID for the AP test We don't happen to have passports, but I will keep it in mind as an option - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKT Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, Acorn said: Ohio Tipics have a photo. You no longer receive them same day, so there’s a paper copy until the ID comes in the mail. ETA: I just renewed my license and the old card was punched and returned to me with the paper copy of a new one. I’m supposed to carry both until new ID arrives. Oh, yay! Thank you so much for letting me know! Okay, that's so good to know. (She'll get her permit in December, so I'm sure the official ID will arrive in the mail by May. Well, I hope, lol!) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, EKT said: Are TIPICs (Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Cards - an Ohio driver's permit) an acceptable ID for an AP test? Do they have a photo? First question--I don't know. They look just like a driver's license, but they say driver's permit on them. Second question--Yes. I don't know why it won't work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKT Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, cintinative said: First question--I don't know. They look just like a driver's license, but they say driver's permit on them. Second question--Yes. I don't know why it won't work. Thank you for responding; I appreciate it! I feel better now; I think it should be fine. The CollegeBoard website says students who don't have a school ID need to bring a government-issued photo ID. The TIPIC, as far as I can tell, meets that criteria. (It is government-issued and I now know it has a photo, lol.) I was so concerned initially because I didn't think it had a photo. Thanks again! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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