written identification
[/ˈrɪtn̩ aɪdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: written identifications
identificação escrita
1. A document or form of proof that establishes a person's identity through written or printed means
The security guard requested written identification before allowing entry to the building.
O guarda de segurança solicitou identificação escrita antes de permitir a entrada no prédio.
2. Official documentation such as a driver's license, passport, or ID card that proves who someone is
She provided written identification to verify her age at the airport.
Ela forneceu identificação escrita para verificar sua idade no aeroporto.
3. Any written or documented proof of identity used for verification purposes
The bank required written identification for opening a new account.
O banco exigiu identificação escrita para abrir uma nova conta.
In Brazil, written identification typically refers to official government-issued documents such as the RG (Registro Geral/General Registry), CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas/Individual Taxpayer Registry), or passport. In the USA, this commonly refers to a driver's license or passport. Both cultures require written identification for banking, travel, and age verification. The concept is particularly important in formal bureaucratic processes in both countries.
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