do I have to show my identification to law enforcement officers?
918129
Unless you want to go to jail I would suggest that you show it to them.
786474
Congratulations on your steak dinner! As a police officer I can tell you; If you are operating a government vehicle in your official capacity as a government employee you do not need a state issued license. Below I included a portion of our states statute. Each state's statute will obviously be worded differently with different section numbers however; each state has a provision for the operation of government vehicles. The requirement for you to have a license depends on the government agency you work for. If they require that you have a license in addition to your identification then yes, you must have a license while operating a government vehicle. If they don't require a state license then you don't need one.\nIf you wish to drive your private vehicle then yes, you need a state issued license.\n\n31-7-107. Persons exempted.\n\n(a) The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirement under this act:\n\n(i) Any employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United States government and being operated on official business unless the employee is required by the United States government or any agency thereof to have a state driver's license;
237507
now adays you probably will need your government ID security badge to obtain any of that info.
773603
You can remain anonymous but it's out of your hands after that.  Tell the cops you are scared of him and you refuse to give your name.  If they demand it, then leave/hang up.  \n\nI found this:\nIn another case, we concluded that a stop comported with the Fourth Amendment when the police department received an anonymous tip identifying the location of a suspended driver who was operating a motor vehicle and verified the suspension, after which an officer observed the suspended driver's vehicle on a public way and stopped the vehicle.  State v. Lawton, 581 A.2d 793, 793-95 (Me. 1990).
340159
The best person to ask is your local law enforcement agency. You may want to take down the officer's name and badge number, so you will have back up in case anyone challenges you, as it is very common not to know this information. Good luck!
699056
Yes. Bring your photo ID, voter registration card, and proof of name change (marriage certificate) and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
248414
There are a few activities other than driving that require identification, but just to hang out or walk down the street, no identification is required. But you may have to identify yourself if you are stoped by the police.\n\nThere is an interesting case out of Nevada called, "Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada, 542 U.S. 177 (2004)" that was appealed to the US Supreme Court that basically says that you are not required to carry ID. \nQuoting:\nThe Hiibel case does not compel a person to show identification to a police officer upon demand. As of 2005, Americans are not compelled to carry identification (unless they are driving a car or performing another action that requires a license in that state).\n\nThe Hiibel case does not create a federal law that requires a person to give his or her name to a police officer upon request; it merely rules that states may issue such a law, and such a law is not unconstitutional. If a state does not have such a law, then people in that state are not required to give their names.\n\nThe Hiibel case only applies when a person is detained due to a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. If no such reasonable suspicion exists, the person is not required to provide his or her name.
600488
Just call up the PD and ask them, they will tell you!
823960
Unfortunately, no. I think it is ridiculous. All they asked for what my birthday and address, which anyone who knows me or who has seen my driver's license would know. \n\nI think the Republicans were talking about making a new law about having to show ID when voting but I don't know what happened with it.
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You can usually get an identification card from the local dept. of motor vehicle
960919
Well, I would think banks want your drivers license as a form of ID, but Im pretty sure if you asked a bank, you could use your passport as a form of ID
1177085
If you're in some sort of law enforcement position, isn't this a question better addressed by your supervisors or your training?\n\nIf you're not in law enforcement, why do you need to know?  What do you expect to do about it?
607235
No. They will verify your identity and check your license status in the state you came from.
807239
No, the license bureau won't call the police.  The reinstatement bureau will!  Anyway, if you get a state identification card, it cancels out your driver's license.  If you don't have a license go for it...but also, as stated above, just get someone else to cash it for you.
365040
No. You have to go into the SS office and show 2 forms of ID. It makes sure no-one gets a card that shouldn't have one.
650201
Sadly, the tv and film version of someone walking up to you, asking your name and placing it in your hand "you've been served" is no longer required in many states.\n\nThe Sheriff is probably going by the address the company provided or by address you are registered to vote.\n\nA new one will probably be issued and some attempt to track you down.  If it is left on your door (or registered mail) you are probably notified under that state law.  Don't sign for any letters in the near future.
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The most common answer I've heard from people who don't have a form of ID is that it's just the "government's way to keep track of you."  To be quite honest, that's a pretty lame excuse to me.  You don't need to have an ID to be able to be found and kept track of.  I understand the need for an ID when voting, or for anything rather.  It protects your identity and doesn't allow others to do things in your name.  When showing an ID before voting, it ensures the people there that no one else is using your name to cast a ballot (i.e., people who want to vote more than once or people who aren't registered at all).  \n\nIDs are pretty necessary to do much of anything lately...open bank accounts, fly somewhere, even accepting new job positions in a lot of cases.  Most think of "Drivers License" when they hear ID, but you can have a state ID as well, which don't require tests or anything.  With so much identity theft going on in the world today, it's better to have an ID than to go without.