• One of the standard forms to fill out to obtain an ID card.id form image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
  
  Being able to verify your identity is a standard part of living in contemporary society. Proof of ID is required for a variety of activities, from passing through airport security to gaining entry into public and private establishments. There are a number of different types and styles of identification cards a person can obtain. The following are among the most common.
  
  

Driver's License

• A driver's license is a state-issued identification card that is used as proof of a person's legal right to drive. Driver's licences also contain other identifying information such as a photo and signature, as well as age, height, weight and hair and eye color. A driver's license also verifies what type of vehicle a person is certified to drive, such as a car, motorcycle or commercial vehicle. Driver's licenses are issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state of the driver's residence. To obtain a license, a person be at least 16 years old and pass written and driving tests. Minors may also need to pass a driver-education course.
  
  

Passport

• A passport is a document issued by a person's national government of residence. It verifies the identity and nationality of the holder. Passports are issued for the purpose of international travel, but also can be used domestically to verify identity. A passport contains a photo, signature, date of birth and other identifying features, such as height, weight and hair color. Passports do not guarantee the holder the right to enter a foreign country, but they typically do grant the person the right to reenter his or her country of origin. In the United States, passports can be obtained at some post offices, courthouses and official passport offices.
  
  

State ID card

• State-issued ID cards are similar to driver's licenses and can be used to verify identity and state residence. State ID cards are typically issued to minors or people who do not have the ability to drive, but can be granted to any person who would like an additional form of identification. State IDs carry all the same personal information as a driver's license, but do not grant the holder the right to drive.