No change: Drivers must carry original documents despite digital shift
Drivers are still required to present the original copy of their passport or ID card to traffic officers, even after July 1, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Traffic Safety Department.

The department clarified that the government resolution adopted earlier this year and effective as of July 1 does not exempt drivers from the obligation to provide original documents to traffic officers.
The resolution introduced the electronic format of 17 types of official documents, which can now be accessed via the my.gov.uz website, as well as the MyGov and “Ijtimoiy karta” mobile applications. Starting from July 1, these digital versions are to be recognized as legally equivalent to paper documents at banks, notary offices, railway and airport check-ins for domestic travel, government and corporate service providers, and in official interactions involving citizen registration or service delivery.
This procedure is also valid at the Traffic Safety Department’s public service centers, including registration and examination offices.
However, Article 135, Clause 4 of the Administrative Offences Code states that while operating a vehicle, drivers are legally required to present the original biometric passport or ID card to a traffic inspector. Once the original ID is provided, the officer is not authorized to request the driver’s license or any other documents.
Earlier reports had confirmed that, under this resolution, digital passports would be accepted for check-in procedures at domestic airports starting July 1.
Recommended
List of streets and intersections being repaired in Tashkent published
SOCIETY | 19:12 / 16.05.2024
Uzbekistan's flag flies high on Oceania's tallest volcano
SOCIETY | 17:54 / 15.05.2024
New tariffs to be introduced in Tashkent public transport
SOCIETY | 14:55 / 05.05.2023
Onix and Tracker cars withdrawn from sale
BUSINESS | 10:20 / 05.05.2023
Latest news
-
Uzbekistan’s permanent population nears 38 million
SOCIETY | 20:08
-
Mirziyoyev and Putin discuss further strengthening trade and economic ties
POLITICS | 20:05
-
Uzbekistan showcases digital progress and media reform at WSIS+20
SOCIETY | 19:13
-
IELTS in Uzbekistan temporarily shifts to computer-only format after suspected answer leaks in paper-based tests
SOCIETY | 19:11
Related News

12:06 / 07.07.2025
Over 100 violations forgiven: Fergana traffic police chief fired after scandal involving his wife’s vehicle

16:02 / 05.07.2025
Dozens of violations, zero accountability: Fergana police cancel fines for chief’s wife’s car

14:57 / 03.07.2025
Uzbekistan to enable paid government services via banking and payment apps

16:50 / 02.07.2025