### Question
What is the definition of false identification document?


### Answer
The definition of **false identification document** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 1028*:

> a document of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purposes of identification of individuals that—


(A) is not issued by or under the authority of a governmental entity or was issued under the authority of a governmental entity but was subsequently altered for purposes of deceit

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1028*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

