What is a government-issued ID?
A government-issued ID is an identification card issued by a state or federal government agency to serve as an official personal identification. Government-issued IDs are, in many cases, the only accepted form of personal identification.TypesDriver’s licenses, driver’s permits and identification cards issued by a state Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable forms of government-issued ID. Others include passports and government-issued military ID cards.UsesID cards are used to prove a person’s true identity. Police officers, U.S. Transportation Security Administration officials, and store clerks requiring verification of a purchaser’s right to legally buy alcohol or tobacco all require a government-issued ID card for identity and age verification.ConsiderationsA school-issued ID card is not considered a government-issued ID card and will not be accepted as identification when boarding a flight or as verification of identity by a police officer or voting poll worker.WarningsIt is il
