A fake ID card is an illicit form of identification. This typically refers to one of two types: a legitimate government-issued document, such as a driver's license or passport, that is being used by an imposter who is not the true owner. It can also be a real document that has been physically tampered with to change key details like the holder's name or date of birth. In some instances, a genuine ID can be acquired through deception, such as by submitting false information on an official application. This results in a real but fraudulently obtained document. The term also applies to completely counterfeit documents that are unauthorized replicas of official IDs. These are fabricated fake driver's licenses or passports, and it is illegal to either create or own them. Most counterfeits of this kind are low-quality and are easily identified as fakes.