GSA Guidelines

To qualify for government single-occupancy per diem rates, guests must present a valid form of identification at check-in. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Official Government/Military Travel Orders/Proof of Official Duty Status (some hotels may require travel orders in addition to another form of ID)
• Official Travel orders on original state or local government letterhead

In addition, a valid form of government identification must be presented at check-in. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Personnel badge or ID card issued to U.S. Federal Government civilian employees
• U.S. Military ID card issued to U.S. Military Personnel on Official Travel
• Common Access Card (CAC) issued to U.S. Federal Government civilian employees and U.S. Military Personnel on Official Travel (excludes CAC cards issued to contractors and retired military)
• U.S. Federal Government issued Visa, MasterCard or American Express Card.
• Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) identification card
• Native American Tribal Government ID card
• Canadian government or active-duty military issued ID or credit card
• State or local government issued personnel badge or ID card