Primary definition
Means of proving a person's identity, especially in the form of official papers. Common examples include Driver's Licenses, Passports and other Government issued documents.
Also known asID · Identification Documents · Identity Verification · ID Documents · Proof of Identity · Identity Papers · Government ID · Official Identification
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Means of proving a person's identity, especially in the form of official papers. Common examples include Driver's Licenses, Passports and other Government issued documents.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Forms Of Identification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/forms-of-identification
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