Do I need a valid passport to appear for the SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi,I am an international student from India. I recently registered for the October 10 2009 SAT on the collegeboard.com.I would turn 18 on 23 October 2009.But after paying for the registration , I came to know that for identification purposes I need to bring along a valid passport on the test day.As of today , I do not have a passport.Is it absolutely necessary to have a passport to take the SAT ?Are there no other means of photo-identification such as a school ID card? And if I really need a passport for the SAT, can I get it before October 10 2009 , if I apply tomorrow by the latest?</p>

<p>Besides, even if they allow me to take the test , will there be any risk of my scores being delayed or completely rejected due to lack of proper identification?
(I read one such post in this forum : someone's score was delayed as he used a university ID for identification instead of a passport.)</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.I would really appreciate any kind of help.</p>

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<p>School ID is usually good enough.
I brought my passport the first time and everyone stared.</p>

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<p>Are you taking the test in India?
At the bottom of this page it states:
[SAT:</a> Acceptable Photo ID](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools)
Students testing in India, Ghana, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan</p>

<h2>You must present your current and valid passport containing your signature and a current, recognizable photo. No other form of ID will be accepted.</h2>

<p>If you are not taking it there, the top of the page lists acceptable identification.</p>

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<p>Yes with a photo</p>