Identity document
Other forms of officially accepted identification include the driver's license and the birth certificate. However, these are accepted only in limited circumstances and cannot take the place of the ID Card in most cases. The ID Card is mandatory for dealing with government institutions, banks or currency exchange shops. A valid passport may also be accepted, but usually only for foreigners.
Cédula de identidad
In many countries in Central and South America a Cédula de Identidad also known as "cédula de ciudadanía" or "Documento de identidad (DNI)" is a national identity document. In certain countries, such as Costa Rica, a "cédula de identidad" is the only valid identity document for many purposes; for example, a driving license or passport is not valid to open a bank account. The term "cédula" may also colloquially refer to the number on the identity document.