abstract:An identity document (also called a piece of identification or ID, or colloquially as one's 'papers') is any document which may be used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity. If issued in the form of a small, mostly standard-sized card, it is usually called an identity card (IC).
The UK driving licence has taken on more importance as an identitydocument and, in addition to driving, can be used to take a domestic flight, open a bank account, prove age or gain credit.