An ID card, or identity card, is a physical or digital document used to prove a person’s identity and can include a photo for a “photo ID”. Depending on the country, having or carrying an identity document may be mandatory. Examples include a National Identity Card (NID) in Nepal, which serves as a unique identity number for citizens, or a Phil
ippine Identification System (PhilSys) card.
Purpose: An ID card is used to verify a person’s identity.
Common types:
A standard identity document.
A photo ID, which is an identity document that includes a photographic portrait.
National identity cards, which are often issued by governments and may contain unique identification numbers.
Legal status: In some countries, it is a legal requirement to carry an ID card.
Examples:
National Identity Card (Nepal): A federal-level ID with a unique number based on biometric and demographic data.
Philippine Identification System (PhilSys): The national ID system for the Philippines, which requires registration at designated centers.