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Government items policy

Government, transit or shipping company property is not allowed.

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
  • Postage meters, voting machines or Library of Congress National Library of Service record players, digital talking book machines or any of their labeled accessories 
  • 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 on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.

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Why does eBay have this policy?

This policy helps ensure that important government regulations are followed.

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