identification papers
[/ˌaɪdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈpeɪpərz/]
nounpl: identification papers
documentos de identificação
1. Official documents that prove a person's identity, such as passports, driver's licenses, national ID cards, or birth certificates
You will need to bring your identification papers to the airport for international travel.
Você precisará trazer seus documentos de identificação ao aeroporto para viagens internacionais.
2. Legal proof of identity required for official transactions, employment, or legal proceedings
The bank asked for identification papers before opening a new account.
O banco pediu documentos de identificação antes de abrir uma nova conta.
In Brazil, carrying proper identification papers is legally required and expected in many situations. The most common form of ID is the 'RG' (Registro Geral/General Registry) or newer 'CNH' (driver's license). In the USA and Brazil alike, police may legally request identification papers during traffic stops or official inquiries. The phrase is formal and used in legal, administrative, and travel contexts.
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