Guides to ID documents and personal copies in the United States
Find practical help for identity documents in the United States, from replacing lost credentials to storing and sharing personal copies. Each guide names its sources and last review date.
Choose the IRS transcript type and tax year you need, then obtain it through Individual Online Account, the mail service or the appropriate request form.
Organize passport copies, tickets, hotel confirmations and insurance for an international trip. Build a trip folder and check it works without internet.
What someone can do with a picture of your ID, when sending one is normal and when it is a scam, how to send a copy safely, and what to do if you already sent it.
Lost your ID or wallet? Find the official US replacement steps for a driver's license, Social Security card, passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate.
Save a photo as a PDF with Preview or Files on iPhone, put several pictures in one PDF, and get a smaller file on a standard page, free and without an app.
Scan a driver’s license, state ID or passport with Files or Notes, find where the PDF is saved, then lock it and watermark or redact the copy you send.
Where Apple Wallet accepts a driver's license, state ID or passport in 2026, why the option is missing for UK, Canadian, Australian and other IDs, and what to do instead.
Three built-in iPhone locks for document photos: Hidden in Photos, locked Notes and Require Face ID. How to use them, their limits and where to keep your documents.
Where ID photos usually end up, what each place means for your privacy, and what a safe home for a passport, ID card or driver's license actually looks like.
My documents used to be all scattered through my gallery, I managed to organize them all. I personally like the watermark feature… I used it a lot while traveling, it makes sharing IDs much safer… it stamps a copy with the name of the company you are sharing with (say, an AirBnb or a car rental). It’s still a bit rough around the edges but it’s a new app and the dev seems to be working on it. Price is alright given it’s a one time payment.. one less subscription!
