topic Can a non-resident US citizen e-file a tax return without a US ID or driver license? in State tax filing

Can a non-resident US citizen e-file a tax return without a US ID or driver license?

fgeorge-woh-rr-com — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:39:16 GMT

I prepare my son's US tax return. He has been living in Japan for more then 20 years. He has a US passport but no ID issued by a US state. Can he e-file?

Re: Can a non-resident US citizen e-file a tax return without a US ID or driver license?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:28:27 GMT

The IRS does not require you to have a driver's license in order to e-file. Entering a driver's license is an optional thing that adds some security to an e-file, but that step can be skipped for a federal tax return. You cannot/do not need to add a passport. Some states are pretty picky about wanting a driver's license in order to e-file but it seems you are not filing a state return so that should not be an issue.

Re: Can a non-resident US citizen e-file a tax return without a US ID or driver license?

NCperson — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 21:15:46 GMT

just bypass the driver license screen - it is actually optional.