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

[Ken D.]

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.