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Government IDs and Licences

Government IDs and licences, or items that claim to be, or that look similar to, government identification documents are not permitted on eBay. Since the unauthorised use or sale of official government IDs and licences are prohibited in Singapore, eBay does not allow the listing of such items on eBay. Please see section on ‘Additional Information’

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Loss of eBay fees

  • Limits placed on account privileges

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

  • Account suspension

Some Examples

The following items may not be listed on eBay:

  • Birth certificates, identity cards, driver’s licences or passports. Further, completed applications for such documents containing personal information may not be listed.

  • Current vehicle licence plates, or plates that claim to resemble such current licences. Current vehicle licence plates, or plates that claim to resemble such current licences. Collectable vehicle licence plates that are at least 5 years old may be listed. This must be clearly stated within the listing. Government vehicle licence plates may not be listed at any time.

  • Any item that is primarily used to alter identification documents, licences, or plates.

  • Fake identification cards, or any items that are designed for the manufacturer of such cards.

Additional Information

Forging of false government documents is prohibited in Singapore. Permitting anyone to have possession of an official government document that is issued for your use alone or having in your possession any official document that is issued for the use of some other person is an offence in Singapore. Further, anyone who, without lawful authority, sells such government identification or document will be guilty of an offence in Singapore.

For more information please see the National Registration Act (Cap 201), Official Secrets Act (Cap 213).

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of many government IDs and licences are prohibited by law, regulated, or may cause harm to eBay or its members, sellers may not list them on eBay.

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