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What are the different types of identity documents?
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In the United States, identity documents are typically the regional state-issued driver's license or identity card, while also the Social Security card (or just the Social Security number) and the United States Passport Card may serve as national identification.
An identity document (also called ID or colloquially as papers) is any document that may be used to prove a person's identity. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card (IC, ID card, citizen card), or passport card.
Learn about the REAL ID Act, which sets security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. Find out how to get a REAL ID, when it is required, and what alternatives are available.
Primary documents prove your identity with information like your name, photo, and date of birth. Common examples include driver's licenses, passports, passport cards, and state IDs. Frequently used primary documents. Below are primary documents that most ID.me members use to verify their identity.
Provide a photo identification document (ID) when applying in person if you are: Over age 18. A parent or guardian applying with your child. The ID must: Be a physical document. Include your photo. Be issued by the government. Bring the ID and a photocopy of the ID when you apply.
REAL ID is a new identity document that meets federal standards for boarding domestic flights and accessing certain federal facilities. Learn how to get REAL ID by May 7, 2025 and find out if your state or territory is ready.
REAL ID is a law that sets higher security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. Learn why you need it, how to get it, and what other ID options you can use for air travel and federal facilities.
