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.
NYC Slang
ID docs, papers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
identity documentsidentification documentsID paperscredential documents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documentos de identificação
Most common and formal term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
documentos de identidade
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Rio and surrounding areas
São Paulo
documentos de identificação
Standard usage in São Paulo business and official contexts
Portugal
documentos de identificação
Same as Brazil; also commonly refers to 'Cartão de Cidadão' (Citizen Card)

Related Words

passportdriver's licensenational ID cardbirth certificatevisacredentials

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry your papers
show your papers
check identification papers
valid identification papers
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