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CCCApply Verify Your Identity
Required Before Your Application Is Processed
The California Community Colleges has partnered with CA DMV and ID.me to protect student identities. You can verify online with either partner, or in person at Glendale Community College.
What happens if I don't verify?
Three ways to verify
🕓 About 5 to 10 minutes
Under 18? Not required
Your Options CA DMV Wallet ID.me In Person Verify Later Privacy Get Help
When Do I Verify My Identity?
You'll be prompted to verify after you create your CCCApply account and begin your application. You can verify right then, or come back to it later. However your application will not be processed until verification is done.
Begin your Glendale Community College application through CCCApply.
Verify with the CA DMV Wallet or with ID.me while you're in the application, or select "Verify Later" and handle it afterward.
Your application will not be processed until your verification has been completed.
You can finish and submit whether or not you've verified yet.
If you selected "Verify Later," you can log back into your OpenCCC account and complete verification through the CA DMV Wallet, through ID.me, or in person at Admissions & Records in Sierra Vista Building, 3rd Floor if you are unable to use one of the other methods.
Choose How You'll Verify
All three methods satisfy the requirement equally. Choose the one that fits the documents and devices you have.
CA DMV Wallet
California's mobile Driver's License (mDL) is a free, secure digital ID in the CA DMV Wallet app. It verifies your identity from your phone while keeping your personal information on your device.
Best if you:
- Have a valid, easily readable California Driver's License or ID only
- Have a compatible smartphone (iPhone XS or later with iOS 17.5+, or Android 9+ with NFC)
- Have or can create a MyDMV account
Application processing time for this verification method is 24 - 48 business hours.
How It worksID.me
ID.me verifies your identity online by scanning an ID document and matching a selfie. It is used by more than 100 million people and hundreds of government and private organizations.
Best if you:
- Could not confirm your identity using CA DMV Wallet
- Do not have access to a mobile device
- Live outside of California
Application processing time for this verification method is 24 - 48 business hours.
How It WorksIn Person at GCC
If you are unable to complete one of the other two verification methods you can complete verification in person. Bring a government issued photo ID to Admissions & Records in Sierra Vista (SV), 3rd floor and a staff member will help with your verification. Verification can not be done by phone, zoom, or email.
Processing time is 3 - 5 business days with this option.
Best if you:
- Do not have the documents ID.me requires
- Do not have a California Driver's License or ID card
- Do not have a smartphone or reliable internet access
Application processing time for this verification method is 3 - 5 business days
CA DMV Wallet
How to Get Your mDL
The CA DMV Wallet is part of a free and voluntary pilot program. To enroll:
- Check your device compatibility
- iPhone XS or later with iOS 17.5 or later
- Android 9 or higher with NFC hardware
- Download the CA DMV Wallet app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Log in to your MyDMV account or create one. You may need your DL number and/or SSN to upgrade your account.
- Scan your physical California DL or ID card using the app
- Complete the verification process for CCCApply
Time to Complete
Roughly 5 to 10 minutes for initial enrollment and verification. Application processing time for this verification method is 24 - 48 business hours.
Don't Have the App Yet?
Download it from your app store before starting.
Video: Setting Up CA DMV Wallet
Good to Know
- Refresh every 30 days. Your mDL updates monthly for the best experience.
- Privacy protected. Usage is not tracked, and no data leaves your device without your consent.
ID.me
About ID.me
CCCApply has implemented ID.me as part of the online application. ID.me provides a trusted pathway for students to securely verify their identity in accordance with federal standards.
Trusted by Government Agencies
ID.me uses the same identity verification and fraud reduction technology currently in place across 37 state agencies and 15 federal agencies, including:
- California Employment Development Department
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Social Security Administration
Benefits to Students
- Protects student identities
- Streamlines enrollment and financial aid disbursements
- Helps prevent bad actors from stealing seats in classes
- Access to student discounts
Application processing time for this verification method is 24 - 48 business hours.
Video: How Verification Works
ID.me uses strong encryption and retains biometric data only temporarily, from 24 hours up to 36 months depending on the credential. See the Privacy & Security section for details on your rights.
To verify with ID.me you'll need one of the below documents.
- State identification (ID) card
- Driver's license
- Permanent Resident Card
- Employment Authorization Document
See the full list of primary and secondary identification documents
In-Person Verification
Verify at Admissions & Records
If you were unable to verify with ID.Me or DMV, you can verify your identity in person. This is a good choice if you don't have the documents ID.me requires, or a California driver's license (DL) /ID.
What to Bring
- A government issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport, permanent resident card, consular ID, or other ID
- Your CCCApply confirmation number or Student ID number, if you have one
Where to Go
Admissions & Records Office, Sierra Vista Building, 3rd Floor. Check our Hours & Services page for current hours.
Time to Complete
A few minutes once you're at the counter. No appointment needed. Application processing time for this verification method is 3 - 5 business days.
Please note: Identity verification must be completed in person, through ID.me, or through the CA DMV Wallet. It cannot be completed over Zoom, by phone, or by email.
Understanding "Verify Later"
You Can Apply First and Verify After
Identity verification is required, but you don't have to do it while you're applying. Selecting "Verify Later" lets you submit your application right away and come back to verification when you're ready.
What happens if you don't verify
Your application will be held and will not be processed. Once your identity has been verified, your application will be processed within 24-48 hours and you will receive your student ID number.
Can't use CA DMV Wallet or ID.me? Verify in person instead.
The Admissions & Records Office can verify your identity at the counter. This is often the best option if you:
- Do not have valid identity documentation from your country of origin
- Do not have a permanent address
- Do not have a smartphone or reliable internet access
- Do not have a California Driver's License or ID card
- Tried an online option and it did not work
Visit the Admissions and Records Office in the Sierra Vista Building (SV), third floor with a government issued photo ID, or email ardocs@glendale.edu first if you're not sure what to bring.
Applicants under 18 are not required to verify. If you are under 18 at the time you apply, your application will be processed without identity verification.
You can submit your application before you verify. It will be processed once you complete verification through CA DMV Wallet, ID.me, or an in-person visit.
Your Privacy & Security
Both online options are built around keeping you in control of your own information.
CA DMV Wallet Privacy
The CA DMV Wallet is designed with privacy as a top priority:
- Usage is not tracked, and no data leaves your device without your consent
- You control what information you share and when
- The mDL provides accurate, secure proof of identity
- Lowers the potential for fraud and identity theft
- Your personal information stays on your device
- You don't have to hand over your physical card
Security features
- Data is encrypted and protected on your device
- Requires device authentication such as a PIN, fingerprint, or face ID
- You maintain control over your personal information
ID.me: Your Right to Privacy
ID.me built security and privacy requirements into their technology from inception and is committed to supporting your rights:
- You are solely in control of your own data
- You must provide consent before information is shared
- You can see all authorized apps and shared data elements in your My Account portal
- You can revoke access to your data for any authorized app at any time
- You may destroy your ID.me credential and associated data at any time
ID.me: Secure Digital Identity Network
ID.me provides a secure digital identity network that:
- Increases access rates to critical services in government and the private sector
- Empowers individuals to control their own data to streamline access
- Eliminates the need to create multiple passwords and share credentials frequently
- Voluntarily upholds leading privacy rights, including those mandated by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Is certified against leading federal standards including NIST 800-63-3 and FedRAMP Moderate ATO
- Is interoperable with leading industry standards
Need Help?
Support for identity verification is available from each partner and from our office.
CA DMV Wallet: CA DMV Wallet Help Center
ID.me: ID.me Help Center or CCCHelp.info
In-person verification: Admissions and Records in the Sierra Vista Building, third flood, or email ardocs@glendale.edu
Questions about Glendale Community College admissions?
Contact Admissions & Records