Documents laminated by someone other than the issuing Agency have a potential to be
fraudulent. Many documents have raised seals and other security features in which
lamination hampers the visual review, see RM 10210.210., Reviewing Age, Identity, Citizenship and Lawful Alien Status Evidence for an SSN
Card. Interviewers should pay close attention to any laminated documents, especially
those that have been laminated by an applicant. Request another acceptable document,
or verify the document with the issuing Agency/custodian of record if:
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the document appears altered,
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there is any question on the authenticity of the document, or
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the security features are not visible.