Can I stay in a hotel if my ID card expires?

You can't stay in a hotel if your ID card expires.

An expired ID card usually cannot be used for hotel check-in; However, if you carry other valid documents, such as temporary id card, police officer's card, passport, driver's license, social security card, residence permit, military officer's card or soldier's card, you can use them as substitute documents. If you don't have these documents, you can go to the police station in the jurisdiction where the hotel is located to verify your identity and register as the basis for staying in the hotel. The management of high-star hotels may be stricter. It is recommended to contact the hotel in advance to confirm whether to accept other documents or verify identity.

Importance of ID card:

1. Proof of legal status: ID card is a legal document for citizens to prove their personal identity in law;

2. Necessary for daily life: used for opening an account, seeking medical treatment, purchasing train tickets, air tickets, etc.

3. Administrative management tools: government departments manage population information through ID cards to maintain social order;

4. Information security: the information on the ID card helps to protect personal information security and prevent identity theft;

5. Access to social services: The ID card is an important document for access to social services and public resources.

To sum up, you can't stay in the hotel if your ID card expires, but you can use other valid documents or go to the police station to check in. For high-star hotels, it is recommended to contact in advance to confirm the check-in method.

Legal basis:

Measures for the administration of public security in hotel industry

Article 6

Hotels must register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items. To receive accommodation from overseas tourists, an accommodation registration form shall also be submitted to the local public security organ within 24 hours. Ninth hotel staff found criminals, suspicious persons and criminals wanted by public security organs, should immediately report to the local public security organs, and shall not conceal or cover up.