Free 18 U.S.C. 2257 performer record form

Under 18 U.S.C. 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75, producers of sexually explicit content in the United States must keep records showing every performer was an adult, and must be able to find those records by legal name, stage name and title.

This form gathers everything a 2257 record needs in one place: legal name, every other name used, date of birth, ID type and number, a copy of the ID, production date, where the content is published, the performer's certification and the verifier's sign-off. One form per performer per production.

How to fill this out

One form per performer, per production

Start a new form for every person who appears in each production.

Record the performer and ID

Write the legal name exactly as on the ID, every other name used, the date of birth and the ID details.

Attach the ID copy

Attach a legible copy of the photo ID and, ideally, a photo of the performer holding it.

Add production details

Fill in the title or ID, the production date and where the content is published.

Sign and index

The performer certifies, the person who checked the ID signs, and the record is indexed by legal name, stage name and title.

Full template (free to read)

18 U.S.C. 2257 Performer Record Form

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How to use this form: Producers of sexually explicit content in the United States must keep age and identity records for every performer under 18 U.S.C. 2257 and 28 C.F.R. Part 75. Fill in one form per performer per production. Attach a legible copy of the performer's photo ID and keep the form with your other records. Replace every item in [BRACKETS].

Part 1: Producer


Producer legal name	[PRODUCER LEGAL NAME]
Producer type	[PRIMARY PRODUCER / SECONDARY PRODUCER]
Custodian of records	[CUSTODIAN NAME], [CUSTODIAN ADDRESS]

Part 2: Performer


Legal name (as shown on ID)	[PERFORMER LEGAL NAME]
Date of birth	[DATE OF BIRTH]
Every other name used: stage names, aliases, nicknames, maiden names, professional names	[STAGE NAME(S)]
Age on the date of production	[AGE]

Part 3: Identification document


Type of ID (for example: passport, driver's license, state ID card)	[ID TYPE]
Issuing government or authority	[ID ISSUER]
ID number	[ID NUMBER]
Expiry date	[ID EXPIRY DATE]
Valid on the date of production?	[YES / NO]
Copy of ID attached?	[YES / NO]
Photo of performer holding ID attached? (recommended)	[YES / NO]

The ID must be a current government-issued picture ID. For a production in the United States, this generally means a U.S. federal or state ID. A foreign passport or foreign government ID may be acceptable in some cases, such as when the performer is a foreign citizen. Check the current rules with your attorney.

Part 4: Production and content


Title or identifying number of the work	[TITLE OR PRODUCTION ID]
Date of production	[DATE OF PRODUCTION]
Location of production (city and state or country)	[PRODUCTION LOCATION]
Co-performers (stage names)	[CO-PERFORMER STAGE NAMES]
Where the content is published (URLs or platforms)	[PLATFORMS OR URLS]
Date first published	[DATE FIRST PUBLISHED]
Copy or URL of each depiction kept?	[YES / NO]

Part 5: Performer certification

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information above is true, that I was at least 18 years old on the date of production, and that the ID I presented is genuine and mine.

Performer signature: ______________________ Date: ______________

Part 6: Producer verification

I examined the original ID in person, matched it to the performer, confirmed the performer was at least 18 on the date of production, and made the copy attached to this form.

Name of person who checked the ID: [VERIFIER NAME]

Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________

Part 7: Indexing (records keeper)

Index field	Entry
Indexed under legal name	[ ]
Indexed under every stage name and alias	[ ]
Indexed under title or production ID	[ ]
Date this record was created	[DATE RECORD CREATED]
Date of last update	[DATE LAST UPDATED]
Keep until (at least 7 years from creation or last update, or longer if required)	[KEEP UNTIL DATE]

Record-keeping reminders

Keep records at the custodian's street address, not a P.O. box.
Keep records organized so they can be retrieved by legal name, stage name and title.
Keep records secure and private. Limit access to the custodian.
Keep them for at least seven years from creation or last amendment, and check the rules that apply if you stop doing business.
Every depiction must also carry or link to a custodian of records statement. See the Custodian of Records Statement template.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 2257 form?

It is the record a producer keeps to show that every performer in sexually explicit content was at least 18. It includes the performer's legal name, other names used, date of birth, a copy of a government photo ID, and production details.

Do OnlyFans creators need 2257 records?

Platforms verify their creators and co-performers, but a creator who produces content may still have their own record-keeping duties under US law. The answer depends on your role, so have an attorney review your setup.

How long must 2257 records be kept?

Generally at least seven years from the date the record was created or last changed, with separate rules if the producer stops doing business. Confirm the current period with an attorney.

What ID is acceptable for 2257?

A current, valid government-issued picture ID. For US productions this is usually a US federal or state ID. A foreign passport or government ID may be acceptable in some situations. Check the regulation and with counsel.