Government items policy

The sale of transit or shipping company property or government-issued documentation or identification cards is restricted or prohibited on eBay.

What is the policy?

The following or similar items are not allowed:

• Government, private transit, or shipping company uniforms and accessories such as hats, pins and scarves 
  • Vintage or collectible uniforms and accessories may be listed if they meet all these requirements: 
    • The item is 10 years old or older 
    • It’s no longer in use 
    • It doesn’t look like a current uniform or accessory 

• Government, transit or shipping company property such as vehicles, license plates, keys for vehicles, mail bags, company decals and transit documents
• Fake documents, government-issued documents or official certificates or diplomas
• Government-issued IDs, passports, birth certificates or license plates
  • Collectible license plates are allowed as long as they are expired and at least 3 years old or as allowed by law
• Government-issued medals and certificates for medals
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates or rivets
• Signs or other items indicating use by a rideshare driver or delivery person

Activity that doesn't follow eBay policy could result in a range of actions including for example: administratively ending or cancelling listings, hiding or demoting all listings from search results, lowering seller rating, buying or selling restrictions, and account suspension. All fees paid or payable in relation to listings or accounts on which we take any action will not be refunded or otherwise credited to your account.

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Why does eBay have this policy?

This policy helps ensure that important government regulations are followed.