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Am I asking for too much identification when dealing with co-signers?

Ken D.
  • Minneapolis, MN
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Is it crucial to have a copy of the cosigner's social security card and/or a federal issued photo ID such as a drivers license, passport, etc.? I've always asked for these two forms of identification and have never had a problem getting them. Recently a group of people that want to move into my 4 bedroom apartment are giving me a hard time like I'm asking for too much identification. Am I asking for too much identification? Or is this pretty standard? I feel like I'm protecting myself and by giving me such a hard time I should just move on to more cooperating tenants to be.

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Bill Gulley#3 Guru, Book, & Course Reviews Contributor
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No photo ID, no lease! Copy it too. Copy of last tax return will give you income and the SSN. Also the last or one of the last real addresses. You'll need this info for an eviction and suit for judgments. If they give you flak over that they aren't people you want to deal with! (Like why, don't they have more fake IDs? LOL) :)

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