Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
It's useful to use as an official photo ID that, unlike a driver's license, doesn't include your home address. For this purpose, it's probably better to use the passport card when possible rather than the regular passport book. GE cards unfortunately aren't always recognized as official government ID.
I didn't realize that it doesn't have your address on it. It would be nice to have a photo ID that doesn't. Traveling domestically comes to mind--most of the time I don't drive when I travel, so I could use the passport card in place of my DL. I will consider adding one when I renew.