: a card bearing identifying data (such as age or organizational membership) about the individual whose name appears thereon
called also identification card, identity card
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The state has issued 60 free ID cards as of February, according to his office; 98% of voters vote with an ID card.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. require a permit, ID card or safety certificate for some ammo purchases.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Jonathan Limehouse Stein: ‘Grab your photo ID’ North Carolina
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein had some sage advice for voters flocking to the polls on Tuesday: bring a photo ID card.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
But that data didn't account for people who might have gained citizenship since getting their ID card.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2024
To get an ID card from the local Board of Elections, call 704-336-2133, email Vote@MeckNC.gov, or visit the board’s office, 741 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 202.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024
Customers can apply for or renew driver’s licenses or ID cards, including out-of-state transfers.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2023
Johnny Taylor went to get the keys and Stuart hollered after him, telling him to bring the company laptop, cellphone and ID card, too.
—Danelle Morton, ProPublica, 18 Nov. 2023
The Ultimate Organizer Leather Wallet from Lo & Sons, which made our list of the best travel wallets, combines style and function to give its owner a perfect place to store money, ID cards, credit cards and more.
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 19 Sep. 2023
Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. require a permit, ID card or safety certificate for some ammo purchases.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Jonathan Limehouse Stein: ‘Grab your photo ID’ North Carolina
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein had some sage advice for voters flocking to the polls on Tuesday: bring a photo ID card.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
But that data didn't account for people who might have gained citizenship since getting their ID card.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2024
To get an ID card from the local Board of Elections, call 704-336-2133, email Vote@MeckNC.gov, or visit the board’s office, 741 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 202.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024
Customers can apply for or renew driver’s licenses or ID cards, including out-of-state transfers.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2023
Johnny Taylor went to get the keys and Stuart hollered after him, telling him to bring the company laptop, cellphone and ID card, too.
—Danelle Morton, ProPublica, 18 Nov. 2023
The Ultimate Organizer Leather Wallet from Lo & Sons, which made our list of the best travel wallets, combines style and function to give its owner a perfect place to store money, ID cards, credit cards and more.
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 19 Sep. 2023
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ID%20card. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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