How to Verify Census Workers in Your Area

 If you are visited by someone from the Census Bureau, and want to verify their identity and occupation, here are some tips to assure the validity of the field representative:

• Census takers must present an ID badge that includes a photograph of the field representative, a Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
• Follow this link and enter any field representative’s credentials.
• Note that census workers may be carrying a Census Bureau phone or a laptop as well as a bag with a Census Bureau logo.
• This link shows a map of locations where Census workers will be working.
• If you still have questions, call  800-991-2520 to speak with a Regional Census Bureau representative.

More information about Census Takers

We hope this is helpful and will pass along additional information as it becomes available.