How do you qualify for a Kohl's charge account?

To qualify for a Kohl's charge account, an applicant must provide a Social Security number, date of birth, valid photo identification and a major credit card, states Kohl's. The information is used to verify the applicant's identity and process the application. Applications can be made online or in the store.

An applicant must be a resident of the United States or the District of Columbia to apply for a Kohl’s charge online. A resident of a U.S.Territory or Canada must mail his application or take it to a Kohl’s store for processing.

If the application is instantly approved, the applicant receives a temporary credit card number for immediate shopping. If the application is not instantly approved, the company mails a response within 30 days.