Can I use temporary id card for my health certificate?

You can apply for a health certificate with temporary id card.

When discussing whether temporary id card can be used to apply for a health certificate, we need to know the legal status and purpose of temporary id card. Temporary id card is a temporary id card document issued by the public security organ for citizens who have not obtained official identity cards for various reasons. According to the relevant provisions of the Measures for the Administration of Temporary Resident Identity Cards in People's Republic of China (PRC), temporary resident identity cards have the legal effect of proving citizenship and have the same legal effect as official resident identity cards within the validity period.

So when you need to apply for a health certificate, if you don't get a formal ID card for various reasons, you can apply for it with a valid temporary id card. A health certificate is a valid certificate to prove a person's physical health, and a valid identity certificate is required when handling it. Temporary id card, as one of the legal identity documents, can naturally be used to apply for a health certificate.

It should be noted that the validity period of temporary id card is generally short, usually three months. Therefore, when you apply for a health certificate, please ensure that your temporary id card is within the validity period, so as to avoid invalidation due to the expired certificate. In addition, the requirements for handling health certificates in different regions may be different. It is recommended that you consult the relevant local departments about the specific processing procedures and required materials before handling.

To sum up:

You can apply for a health certificate with temporary id card. Temporary id card, as one of the legal identity documents, has the same legal effect as the official identity card within the validity period, and can be used to apply for a health certificate. However, please pay attention to ensure that temporary id card is within the validity period and know the local handling requirements and procedures in advance.

Legal basis:

Measures of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Temporary Resident Identity Cards

Article 2 provides that:

China citizens living in People's Republic of China (PRC) may apply for temporary identity cards if they are in urgent need during the period of applying for replacement or renewal of their identity cards.

Article 3 provides that:

Temporary id card has the legal effect of proving citizenship.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Identity Card Law

Article 14 stipulates:

When changing the registered items of permanent residence, handling military service registration, marriage registration, adoption registration, and going through exit formalities, citizens shall show their resident identity cards to prove their identity, which is required by other laws and administrative regulations. The relevant units and their staff shall not refuse.