No papers .  Just ID if you want to buy a six pack , fly on an airplane , cash a check OR vote . If your a real American and  / or allowed to do those things , it should be no problem at all.  The ID can easily fit where you keep your cash and or credit cards.  If your in America illegally , are a felon , are under age---it may be a problem for you. If those apply---good.  How often do we vote in federal , state , and muni elections ?  Once a year or less ?  Unless your cheating , it shouldn't be a problem at all to carry ID at those times. And if you died , it's time to stop voting as well---though many don't.  Ask Washington state---they can tell you all about it .  Many keep collecting checks after the person who's name on the check has passed.  Demanding proper ID may stop that too.