What identification is necessary to apply for the Z-51 Certificate of Fitness?

To apply for the Z-51 Certificate of Fitness, a government-issued photo ID is necessary because it serves to confirm your identity in an official capacity. This type of identification is trusted and widely accepted for various official processes, including those with the FDNY. A government-issued photo ID could include options such as a driver's license, a state ID, or a passport—so long as it visibly affirms your identity and is issued by an authoritative body.

Other forms of identification like a driver's license specifically or a Social Security card may not suffice on their own; a driver's license can serve as a government-issued photo ID, but limiting identification to just a driver's license does not embrace the broader requirement. Similarly, a Social Security card lacks a photo and therefore does not meet the identification requirement for applying for the certificate.