identification card vs identity card

Both 'identification card' and 'identity card' are correct phrases used to refer to a document that proves a person's identity. They are interchangeable and widely used in English.

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identification card

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a document that proves a person's identity.

This phrase is used to describe a card that contains personal information and serves as proof of identity.

Examples:

I lost my identification card and had to get a new one from the government office.
Please make sure to carry your identification card with you at all times.
The identification card is required for entry into the building.
She showed her identification card to the security guard at the entrance.
The identification card must be renewed every two years.

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The relevant authority shall determine when a permanent airport identification card shall be issued to frequent visitors.
The airport identification card shall carry a name and photograph of the bearer.
55130 (Afghan national identification card (tazkira)).
1136 (Afghan national identification card (tazkira)).
The relevant authorities of the Host State shall be provided with a specimen of an EU SSR Guinea-Bissau identification card.
The AMM shall provide a specimen of an AMM identification card to the relevant authorities of GoI.
Ex-serviceman's identification card no: 4302.
The airport identification card shall be worn in a visible place, at all times while on duty.
55130 (Afghan national identification card (tazkira)). Address:
The relevant authorities of the Host Party shall be provided with a specimen of a EUJUST THEMIS identification card.
National identification no.: 44323 (Afghan national identification card (tazkira)).
National identification no.: 4414 (Afghan identification card (tazkira)).
Commission inspectors shall carry an identity card authorising inspections on behalf of the Commission and an airport identification card allowing access to all areas required for inspection purposes.
3. Commission inspectors shall carry an identity card authorising inspections on behalf of the Commission and an airport identification card allowing access to all areas required for inspection purposes.
EU SSR Guinea-Bissau personnel shall be provided with and identified by an EU SSR Guinea-Bissau identification card, which they shall be obliged to carry with them at all times.
The AMM personnel shall be provided with and identified by the AMM identification card, which they shall be obliged to carry with them at all times.
EUJUST THEMIS personnel shall be provided with and identified by a EUJUST THEMIS identification card, which they shall be obliged to carry with them at all times.
upon termination or change of employment status, an employee's airport identification card shall be returned to the airport authority and destroyed;
National identification no: 077513 (National identification card (tazkira) issued in Paghman District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan).
National identification no.: 4156 (National identification card (tazkira) issued on 13 August 1996).

Alternatives:

identity card
ID card
ID
personal identification card
proof of identity card

identity card