What is the validity period of an identification card?

The period of time that an identification card is valid varies depending on the state that issued the card in question. For example, Alabama identification cards are valid for 4 years, while those issued by New Mexico may be valid for either 4 or 8 years.

Driver's licenses are often valid for the same period of time as an equivalent identification card, though this varies from state to state as well. Different states may also have different requirements for documents required to renew an identification card, such as the requirement to provide a passport, birth certificate or other proof of legal citizenship when renewing an identification card in Oregon.