A photo identity card (or Photo Card) is an official, credit-card sized document with your photo, name, address, and date of birth, serving as proof of identity, age, and address, especially for those without a driver's license, featuring security features like a driver's license to prove who you are for various services. It's a government-issued credential, often used as an alternative to a driver's license for legal identification.
The most commonly accepted forms of photo ID are those issued by government authorities, such as driver's licenses, identity cards and passports, but special-purpose photo IDs may be also produced, such as internal security or access control cards.
Acceptable photo identification documents
current valid passport for any country. current biometric residence permit for the UK. current full or provisional photo card driving licence from the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands.
A NSW Photo Card is an easy way to show proof of age, proof of identity and proof of address for any resident over the age of 16.
If the identity document is a plastic card it is called an identity card (abbreviated as IC or ID card). When the identity document incorporates a photographic portrait, it is called a photo ID. In some countries, identity documents may be compulsory to have or carry.
Driver's License (U.S. state issued including U.S. Territories) Non-Driver Photo ID (U.S. state issued including U.S. Territories) U.S. Passport. U.S. Passport Card.
Your ID on your phone
Yoti is the free digital ID app that gives you a safe way to prove your identity or age to organisations using your phone. What you can do with your digital ID: prove your identity to businesses and individuals (not for alcohol / licenced premises)
Primary ID (submit one)
Here are documents commonly accepted as identification proof.
Yes, you can get photo ID services at the post office, but it depends on the country and service, with options like taking passport/ID photos, getting digital IDs (Australia Post Digital iD, UK Post Office EasyID), or verifying identity for other documents, but you generally don't get a new government-issued photo license directly from them, instead they help you get official ones like passports or digital alternatives.
Postal ID stands out as a highly accessible and expeditious route to obtaining government-issued identification. This section explores the streamlined process for acquiring a Postal ID.
Photographs are used to tell stories in many different ways. Sciences use photography to document new plants or to be able to study animals in more depth. Photos are used in text books to teach students about different places around the world. Family portraits hang on walls of almost every home.
How to make an ID card
Group 1: Primary Identity Documents
Aadhaar Card, issued by Unique Identification Authority of India. Voter ID Card issued by the Election Commission of India. Indian Passport, issued by Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India. PAN Card, issued by the Income Tax Department.
A valid government issued photo identification (ID) includes a driver's license, a state issued photo ID or a passport. If your driver's license has an extension sticker on the back, submit copy of both sides.
1. Aadhaar Card. The most widely accepted ID in India, containing biometrics, demographic details, and a unique number. Accepted for: banking, telecom, workplace onboarding, KYC, travel, and government services.
Where and When You Need Identification Documents
As personal identification
A United States passport card can be used as primary evidence of United States nationality, just like a passport book, and can be used as a valid proof of identity and nationality both inside and outside the United States.
GET YOUR ID CARD
CitizenCard is well-established as the UK's most widely-recognised photo identification card. Whether you are visiting a premises, going shopping or accessing services like transport, CitizenCard is there to help you prove your age and identity.
If you don't have accepted photo ID
You may not have an accepted form of photo ID or you may be unsure if the photo still looks like you. If so, you can apply for a free voter authority certificate (VAC) to use as photo ID at a polling station.
The "most valid" ID is typically a passport (Australian or foreign) or a government-issued photo driver's license, as these are universally accepted primary photo IDs for high-security needs like travel, banking, and significant transactions, often used in combination with other documents like a birth certificate for full proof of identity. While a driver's license is common, a passport usually holds higher validity due to international recognition and stringent issuance, though for local needs, a driver's license, proof-of-age card, or digital IDs (like myID) are also strong contenders.
Take a photo using a camera or smartphone. No need to worry about the background. You can select the size and background color to create your own ID photos (passport, visa, student card, etc.).
Store your details and prove who you are securely
Keep your personal details safely stored in the Post Office EasyID app, where only you can access them. When you need to prove your age, identity or other important details about yourself with a business or another person, share only the details you need to.
You can use Digital iD™ to prove your identity at Australia Post when picking up a parcel and applying for a mail redirection or hold. With Keypass in Digital iD™, you can prove you're over 18 when entering participating age-restricted venues and purchasing alcohol1.