### Question
How is the "identification document" defined?


### Answer
The term **identification document** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1738* as follows -

> a document which is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identification of individuals and which is not issued by or under the authority of a government

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1738*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 83-POSTAL SERVICE**

