New York City residents are now able to sign up for IDNYC – a government-issued identification card that is available to all City residents age 14 and older. Immigration status does not matter.
IDNYC is accepted by:
Benefits of the card
To apply, you must show proof of identification and proof of your city address. Click here for more information on applying.
IDNYC is accepted by:
- By City agencies to access many services and programs;
- By NYPD for the purposes of issuing summons or desk appearance tickets instead of arrest;
- For entry into public buildings, like schools;
- For taking the high school equivalency exam in New York City.
Benefits of the card
- One year free membership to 33 performing arts centers, concert halls, botanical gardens, and zoos in all five boroughs.
- IDNCY can be used at any public library and can be integrated with your account at the Brooklyn, Queens, and New York Public Library Systems.
- IDCNY can be used to open a bank account at more than a dozen financial institutions across the city.
- Exclusive discounts on movie tickets, Broadway shows, sporting events, theme parks, and more.
- Discounts on prescription medication.
- Discounts and trials at various fitness and health center.
- Supermarket discounts at Food Bazaar
- Discount on New York City attractions with New York Pass
To apply, you must show proof of identification and proof of your city address. Click here for more information on applying.