identification card
Proves who you're
An identification card is a document, usually wallet-sized and laminated, that verifies who you are.
Most adults carry several: a driver's license, work badge, or student ID.
Government-issued IDs like passports and state IDs serve as official proof of identity for voting, banking, or air travel.
Often shortened to ID card or just ID: Can I see some ID?
Capable of being molded
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- photoCaptured still image
- laminateBond thin layers together
- nameIdentifying word for someone
date of birth · signature · expiration · issue date · address · barcode · magnetic stripe · smart chip
Official driving permit
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- national IDState-issued citizen document
- green cardU.S. residency document
- social security cardDocument proving benefit eligibility
voter ID · student ID · work permit · resident card · birth certificate
Evidence of qualification or identity
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
federal · state · seal · emblem · insignia · certified · notarized · apostille
plastic
Capable of being molded
name · date of birth · signature · expiration · issue date · address · barcode · magnetic stripe · smart chip · hologram
driver's license
Official driving permit
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- national IDState-issued citizen document
- green cardU.S. residency document
social security card · voter ID · student ID · work permit · resident card · birth certificate
credentials
Evidence of qualification or identity
embassy · federal · state · seal · emblem · insignia · certified · notarized · apostille
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
proof · verify · certify · legitimate · accredit · approve · attest · inspect · scan · present
keycard
Electronic entry credential
turnstile · scanner · checkpoint · gate · reader · proximity · magnetic · chip · tap · lanyard
- official documentsbirth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, passport, driver's license
- mugshotsbooking photo, front view, side view, profile shot, lineup photo
- maritime documentsboat registration, cargo manifest, bill of lading, title certificate, safety certificate
- service dogsguide dog, seeing eye dog, guide dog trainer, guide dog training, golden retriever
identification cardunidentified
Not yet recognized
anonymity · undocumented status · anonymous · disguise · statelessness
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