GLOSSARY

Original-Document
An original document is a genuine document that is one of a kind or rather the very first. An original document should be signed and stamped or bearing a seal proving that it is official and genuine. It can, however, exist as two or even more copies which ought to be marked “original” and possessing equal legal force.

Breeder Document
A breeder document is a document that is used for accessing other kinds of legitimate identification like a driver’s license. This is done to identify a false identity. For instance, a consular identification card (CID card) that is given out by the Mexican government to all their citizens who live in foreign countries. 

Passport
A passport is an official document that is issued by a government which certifies the identity and citizenship of the holder and permits them to travel under its protection from and to foreign countries. Having a passport does not, however, grant any rights like consulate of the country issuing it although it might indicate that the holder owns such rights.

Driver License
A driver license is an official document that allows a specific person to operate one or more types of vehicles that are motorized for example a car, bus, motorcycle or truck on a public road. A driver license can be used as a proof of identity in countries that do not have national identification cards like Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States among others.

Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is a vital record that documents a child’s birth and also identifies the child by name, date, place of birth and parentage. The birth certificate might or might not have verification of events like a doctor or midwife depending on the jurisdiction. A birth certificate can either refer to the original document that certifies the situation of birth or a copy of representation that is accredited.

Visa
A visa is a stamp marked on the passport of the applicant or a certificate that is issued by the immigration authorities of a specific country which indicates that the credentials of the applicant are verified, and she or he has been approved to enter into the country temporarily within a specified time.      

National Identity Cards
A national identity card is a document that is portable, typically plasticized card containing digitally embedded information that a person is encouraged or required to carry as a way of confirming their identity. A national identity card can be used to distinguish between the law abiding-population and terrorists.

Social Security Card and Number
A social security number is a security number with nine digits that stays to be the first and continuous connection with social security. A social security number and card assist us to record our self-employment earnings or covered wages correctly. It is also used to monitor an individual’s record when they start receiving benefits.

Military ID Cards
A military ID card is also known as a dependent card, and it is capable of unlocking a variety of important benefits like health care by TRICARE, education benefits and even access to base facilities including MWR centers, commissary, and other agencies of support.

Identity documents in the United States
The only photo identity documents in the United States of America are passport card and passport which are given out to American citizens upon voluntary application. The driver’s license in the United States acts as the national identity card because of the ubiquity of driving in the country.

Mexican Voters ID
Mexican citizens are supposed to have photo ID cards issued by the government to vote in the federal elections. The Mexican voter’s ID is a government-issued photo identity card, credentials that are required to have at the polling station to vote. The National Electoral Institute issues the voting cards.