valid document

[/ˈvælɪd ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
noun phrasepl: valid documents
documento válido
1. A document that is legally or officially recognized as authentic, current, and acceptable for official purposes
A valid document is required to board the airplane.
Um documento válido é necessário para embarcar no avião.
2. An official paper or certificate that has not expired and meets legal requirements
Your passport must be a valid document to enter the country.
Seu passaporte deve ser um documento válido para entrar no país.
3. Any officially issued credential that serves as proof of identity, authorization, or status
A driver's license is a valid document for identification purposes.
Uma carteira de motorista é um documento válido para fins de identificação.
In both Brazil and the USA, valid documents are essential for everyday activities including banking, employment, travel, and legal transactions. Brazilian government services and establishments strictly require valid documents (documento de identificação) for verification purposes. In the USA, valid documents include state IDs, passports, and driver's licenses, particularly for air travel post-9/11 security measures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official documentlegitimate documentauthorized documentrecognized document
Antonyms / Antônimos
invalid documentexpired documentforged documentfalsified document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento válido
Standard term used throughout Brazil for official documents that are current and legally accepted
São Paulo
documento válido
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
documento válido
Used in tourism and immigration contexts
Portugal
documento válido
Same usage as Brazil; also commonly called 'documento de identificação válido' in official contexts

Related Words

identificationcredentialsauthenticationcertificationverificationpassportlicense

Related Idioms & Phrases

present a valid document
provide valid documentation
valid document holder
carry a valid document
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