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IDNYC
A free City ID card
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What this program is
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.
Who can get it
All New Yorkers ages 10 and up qualify.
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- Who is IDNYC for?
- 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?
- Make an appointment (https://a069-idnyconlineportal.nyc.gov/IOPWeb/#/ReplaceYourCard) at an IDNYC Enrollment Center to get a lost or stolen card replaced. Online replacement applications are currently unavailable.
How to apply
In person
Walk-ins welcome at these locations:
- Tuesdays: IDNYC East New York (2400 Fulton St, 5th floor)
- Wednesdays: Bronx Monterey HRA Center (1910 Monterey Ave, 5th floor)
- Thursdays: IDNYC Union Square (109 E 16th St, 1st floor)
- Fridays: Queens Public Library, Jamaica Branch (89-11 Merrick Blvd, 1st floor)
All other locations require an appointment. New slots open every Friday for the following week. Find an enrollment center near you and book online.
Bring your documents to your visit.
Get help
Visit the website
Get more information on the IDNYC website (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page).
Call 311
Ask about IDNYC.
Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
- Updated
- Source: May 20, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026
How we verified this
Source record ID: P032en · S2R032
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