federal ID
Official identity document
A federal ID is an identification document issued by a national government, as opposed to state or local authorities.
In the United States, this typically means a passport, military ID, or documents like a green card or Social Security card.
The term often arises in contexts requiring official identification: They asked for a federal ID at the checkpoint.
A Real ID–compliant driver's license, though state-issued, meets federal identification standards.
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- social securityPublic financial protection programs
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- driver's licenseOfficial driving permit
- photo IDImage-bearing identity document
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