Okay so i plan on pre regging but i dont really have a real form of ID other than my expired passport. Would I still be able to pick up my badge with said expired passport or would i have to bring my birth certificate or something. Thanks in advance!
we hav to bring a form of id??!! i thot we just brought a reciept or sumthn like tht? ???
The passport may be expired for international travel, but it still says who you are legally. So that shouldn't be a problem. Bring an old or new school ID with it just as a security is my advice.
You only need the valid ID if you were the leader of a group pre-reg I thought... but just to be safe.
o ok cool. im not in a group but i'll bring it just in case! :D
Quote from: CommandantCat on January 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
The passport may be expired for international travel, but it still says who you are legally. So that shouldn't be a problem. Bring an old or new school ID with it just as a security is my advice.
You only need the valid ID if you were the leader of a group pre-reg I thought... but just to be safe.
Thanks, that's what I was thinking too but I didn't know if the employees were going to be a-holes and tell me it's expired so I can't pick up my badge.
Quote from: arod1017 on January 29, 2012, 09:32:12 PM
Quote from: CommandantCat on January 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
The passport may be expired for international travel, but it still says who you are legally. So that shouldn't be a problem. Bring an old or new school ID with it just as a security is my advice.
You only need the valid ID if you were the leader of a group pre-reg I thought... but just to be safe.
Thanks, that's what I was thinking too but I didn't know if the employees were going to be a-holes and tell me it's expired so I can't pick up my badge.
Actually that bit of information is wrong. You need the ID if you're the group leader, or if you're picking up a single pre/early registration membership. As for the passport, I'd email
[email protected] just to be safe and see what they say.
you should bring it just in case though. tht sounds like a smart idea :)
Quote from: SpiritOfKairi on January 29, 2012, 09:38:03 PM
Quote from: arod1017 on January 29, 2012, 09:32:12 PM
Quote from: CommandantCat on January 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
The passport may be expired for international travel, but it still says who you are legally. So that shouldn't be a problem. Bring an old or new school ID with it just as a security is my advice.
You only need the valid ID if you were the leader of a group pre-reg I thought... but just to be safe.
Thanks, that's what I was thinking too but I didn't know if the employees were going to be a-holes and tell me it's expired so I can't pick up my badge.
Actually that bit of information is wrong. You need the ID if you're the group leader, or if you're picking up a single pre/early registration membership. As for the passport, I'd email [email protected] just to be safe and see what they say.
Thank you, I will e-mail them and find out
Registration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
QuoteRegistration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
Just going to recognize how wrong I was, haha, don't take my horrible advice, be well prepared
Quote from: ewu on January 30, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
Registration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
This is what confuses me- it says on the website that you need a valid ID, but last year they were fine with just my school ID(since I'm only 14), but on the website it said that school ID doesn't count as a valid ida. So does this rule depend on the age of the person, or...?
Quote from: OtakuMcGreevy on March 04, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
Quote from: ewu on January 30, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
Registration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
This is what confuses me- it says on the website that you need a valid ID, but last year they were fine with just my school ID(since I'm only 14), but on the website it said that school ID doesn't count as a valid ida. So does this rule depend on the age of the person, or...?
My theory is that while they don't
officially accept school IDs, it sometimes happens because seriously, who's going to turn away some kid who's been standing in line for two hours?
But! I wouldn't rely on this, since they almost didn't accept mine in 2010 (I had to call over a staff member who knew me to verify) and you never know when they're going to actually start enforcing the rules more strictly.
Quote from: kookiekween99 on March 04, 2012, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: OtakuMcGreevy on March 04, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
Quote from: ewu on January 30, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
Registration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
This is what confuses me- it says on the website that you need a valid ID, but last year they were fine with just my school ID(since I'm only 14), but on the website it said that school ID doesn't count as a valid ida. So does this rule depend on the age of the person, or...?
My theory is that while they don't officially accept school IDs, it sometimes happens because seriously, who's going to turn away some kid who's been standing in line for two hours?
But! I wouldn't rely on this, since they almost didn't accept mine in 2010 (I had to call over a staff member who knew me to verify) and you never know when they're going to actually start enforcing the rules more strictly.
Far as I know the only circumstance in which they will accept a school ID is if you're with a parent/guardian who can present their government ID along with your student ID. Student IDs are unfortunately much easier to forge and fake than government IDs, which is one of the (likely many) reasons why the con doesn't accept them easily. At any rate, if there's any chance you can get a government ID of some sort before the con (driver's license, state ID, passport) I'd highly suggest you do it.
Quote from: SpiritOfKairi on March 04, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on March 04, 2012, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: OtakuMcGreevy on March 04, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
Quote from: ewu on January 30, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
Registration is looking for VALID ID, and an expired passport is no longer valid. It is still a good 3 months from con, so you have quite a bit of options open to you such as a state ID. Feel free to look at the forum or email registration.
This is what confuses me- it says on the website that you need a valid ID, but last year they were fine with just my school ID(since I'm only 14), but on the website it said that school ID doesn't count as a valid ida. So does this rule depend on the age of the person, or...?
My theory is that while they don't officially accept school IDs, it sometimes happens because seriously, who's going to turn away some kid who's been standing in line for two hours?
But! I wouldn't rely on this, since they almost didn't accept mine in 2010 (I had to call over a staff member who knew me to verify) and you never know when they're going to actually start enforcing the rules more strictly.
Far as I know the only circumstance in which they will accept a school ID is if you're with a parent/guardian who can present their government ID along with your student ID. Student IDs are unfortunately much easier to forge and fake than government IDs, which is one of the (likely many) reasons why the con doesn't accept them easily. At any rate, if there's any chance you can get a government ID of some sort before the con (driver's license, state ID, passport) I'd highly suggest you do it.
I had to nag our group leader to get a new ID because he didn't mention that he'd lost it before he volunteered to pick up everyone's badges. It only took two weeks to come in the mail so if you need one definitely get on it soon even though there's still quite a bit of time left before the con happens.
Since we have an ID thread open, I'll ask here. I have to use my passport to pick up my ID, but is it required for ID checks for the rest of the con? I'm not comfortable carrying it around everywhere, since losing it means I'd have problems getting back into my own country...
Quote from: Jeimizu on March 05, 2012, 07:47:18 PM
Since we have an ID thread open, I'll ask here. I have to use my passport to pick up my ID, but is it required for ID checks for the rest of the con? I'm not comfortable carrying it around everywhere, since losing it means I'd have problems getting back into my own country...
I think the only other thing you need an ID for is to prove your age if you want to get in the Hentai Room or 18+ panels.
Quote from: Jeimizu on March 05, 2012, 07:47:18 PM
Since we have an ID thread open, I'll ask here. I have to use my passport to pick up my ID, but is it required for ID checks for the rest of the con? I'm not comfortable carrying it around everywhere, since losing it means I'd have problems getting back into my own country...
There is a chance that we may need to confirm that the badge does belong to you. A copy of your passport should be good enough. With a copy, that should be godo enough for you to go retrieve your original if that situation comes up.
Quote from: kookiekween99 on March 05, 2012, 07:56:42 PM
I think the only other thing you need an ID for is to prove your age if you want to get in the Hentai Room or 18+ panels.
So... do I need the actual passport for that?
Quote from: ewu on March 05, 2012, 10:39:22 PM
There is a chance that we may need to confirm that the badge does belong to you. A copy of your passport should be good enough. With a copy, that should be godo enough for you to go retrieve your original if that situation comes up.
So... would a copy of my passport with another piece of federal ID be okay? ...and I'm not staying in the hotel but at a friend's place, so going to retrieve it isn't super-easy.
yes to passport for the 18+ rooms.
If you have another piece of federal ID, you would not need the passport. you need 1) valid 2) state issued, 3) picture ID.
If you have questions, feel free to email registration - registrationATfanimeDOTcom
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Quote from: Private Fandango on March 18, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Nope.
Quote from: Jeimizu on March 18, 2012, 04:39:41 PM
Quote from: Private Fandango on March 18, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Nope.
I answered this earlier on in the thread, but I'll copy and paste the information again: (as far as I know) the only circumstance in which they will accept a school ID is if you're with a parent/guardian who can present their government ID along with your student ID. Student IDs are unfortunately much easier to forge and fake than government IDs, which is one of the (likely many) reasons why the con doesn't accept them easily. At any rate, if there's any chance you can get a government ID of some sort before the con (driver's license, state ID, passport) I'd highly suggest you do it.
Since you're only 13, though, a driver's license isn't an option. Still, I'd look into either a state ID or passport if you won't be accompanied by an adult and want to do pre-reg.
Thanks for the info. :) I think I will be able to get an ID so it will be fine.
Quote from: Private Fandango on March 18, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Glad someone answered this :)
Quote from: Private Fandango on March 18, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Quote from: ewu on March 05, 2012, 11:14:37 PM
If you have questions, feel free to email registration - registrationATfanimeDOTcom
Last year i gave them my expired passport. She just gave me a weird look because i was like 10 at the time (18 now) but we had a laugh afterwards. i dont know if the power outage had anything to do with that, maybe she just didnt care and wanted to get through everyone after being there for over 6 hours but she didnt even give it a second thought and told me it was ok.
Quote from: Jeimizu on March 18, 2012, 04:39:41 PM
Quote from: Private Fandango on March 18, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
I'm 13 the only ID I have is a student ID it does have my Name and photo on it. Can I use this to pick up my passes?
Nope.
Sorry-- this year we
are accepting student IDs. Guys, the FAQ gets changed around every year and this year we've changed quite a few things concerning Registration.
Quote from: Reg FAQQ: Who can pick up the collective group's badges? What does the leader need to pick up the badges?
A: Only the group leader can pick up the group's badges. To prevent theft, no one else may pick up the group's badges. The group leader must have either a current student ID or a valid government-issued photo ID during pick-up, otherwise no one in the group can pick up their badges. FanimeCon is not responsible for the distribution of the badges to the group members. Any lost badges will result in a reprinting fee.
Quote from: SOawesomeness on February 27, 2013, 05:30:16 PM
Sorry-- this year we are accepting student IDs. Guys, the FAQ gets changed around every year and this year we've changed quite a few things concerning Registration.
Just curious, why has this decision been changed?
Quote from: Lucifargundam on February 28, 2013, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: SOawesomeness on February 27, 2013, 05:30:16 PM
Sorry-- this year we are accepting student IDs. Guys, the FAQ gets changed around every year and this year we've changed quite a few things concerning Registration.
Just curious, why has this decision been changed?
Years of feedback from our attendees as well as hours of discussion with various staff/non-staff. :)
So i paid for the pre-registration via paypal, is there anything else i need when i go pick up my badge aside from my ID? will they just have it ready for me as i show my id? or do i need some sort of reciept?
Quote from: XexiledX on April 21, 2013, 03:38:32 PM
So i paid for the pre-registration via paypal, is there anything else i need when i go pick up my badge aside from my ID? will they just have it ready for me as i show my id? or do i need some sort of reciept?
You don't need a receipt, but there is a document you will need in addition to your ID. A few days before the con, Fanime will load e-postcards to the accounts those who registered early. You will need to print this out and bring it with you. To access it, simply log in to your registration account (you had to create one to buy the pass), and it should be there. Note though, that Fanime usually doesn't upload them until a couple days beforehand, so it will still be a little while before you can see it and print it out.
OKAY thanks a lot, i was worried for a while.