IDNYC

City ID Card | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

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IDNYC is a free government-issued photo ID for anyone ages 10 and up living in NYC. It opens doors to City services, housing programs, discounts, and more.

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Who is IDNYC for?Anyone living in NYC who is 10 or older can apply, regardless of immigration status, criminal record, or homelessness.What is IDNYC for?Use an IDNYC card to
  • Apply for SNAP, Cash Assistance, Section 8, and other benefits
  • Get health insurance through the NYS Health Insurance Marketplace
  • Qualify for affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect
  • Check out books from public libraries
  • Enter public buildings like schools and NYC Health + Hospital facilities
  • Open an account at certain banks
  • Take the high school equivalency exam in NYC
  • Access your family's immunization records
  • Prove your identity for employment or with NYPD
  • Get free and discounted memberships to NYC museums and theaters
  • Access discounts on food, shopping, fitness, transportation, entertainment, and more (https://www.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/benefits/benefits.page) Need to replace your IDNYC card? (https://a069-idnyconlineportal.nyc.gov/IOPWeb/#/ReplaceYourCard) Make an appointment at an IDNYC Enrollment Center to get a lost or stolen card replaced. Online replacement applications are currently unavailable.

    • Eligibility

    All New Yorkers ages 10 and up qualify.

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