Obligation_of_identification
Obligation of identification describes the requirement to be in possession of a valid identity card and to produce this on demand when requested by authorities.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Europe and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (May 2019) |
Many countries do have an obligation of identification for their own citizens within their borders, such as many European countries.
When a person is entering or exiting a country or state, an obligation of identification is often required, e.g., passport control.