Information about the IDNYC
Anyone 10 years of age or older and living in New York City can apply for the card. Currently, you must make an appointment at specific centers located in the five boroughs of New York City. Appointment reservations are available every Friday (for the following week). You must fill out a questionnaire and prepare the appropriate documents, which are scored on a scale of 1-4.
Details are below:
Appointments are now required at all IDNYC locations. We will not see walk-ins. Appointments are released each week on Friday, for the following Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 311 to make an appointment. Do not book more than one appointment per person. If you cannot make it to your scheduled appointment, please cancel, and reschedule for a later date or time.
Please arrive on time for your appointment.
You can fill out and submit your application at an Enrollment Center:
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- Confirm you have the correct documents to apply. The IDNYC program uses a point system to determine if applicants are able to prove identity and residency in New York City. You will need three (3) points worth of documents to prove your identity and a one (1) point document to prove your residency. All applicants applying on their own must provide photo identification and a document with their date of birth. Use the IDNYC Document Calculator to see what documents you can give us.
If you are also applying for the IDNYC U.S. Veteran Designation, you will need one more document to prove your veteran status. The IDNYC Veteran Designation is available to all veterans who served in the active military service of the United States and who have been released from their service, unless by dishonorable discharge. View the list of documents that IDNYC accepts.
- Applications are available at the Enrollment Centers. Applications are available in more than 25 languages and can be printed here.
- Find an Enrollment Center near you. There are Enrollment Centers in each borough. See the full list of Enrollment Centers. You must have an appointment to apply at an Enrollment Center. IDNYC will not accept any applications by mail. IDNYC will not be responsible for any documentation submitted by mail.
- The Enrollment Process: When you visit an Enrollment Center, you will be asked to submit your application and documents proving identity and residency. Your photo will be taken and will be included on the card. All your original documents will be returned to you immediately when the enrollment process is complete. If you are approved, your IDNYC card will be mailed to your home in 10-14 business days. If you do not have an address or have security concerns about an address appearing on your IDNYC card, you will be able to pick up your card at the Enrollment Center where you applied, after 15 business days.
Appointments are now required at all IDNYC locations. We will not see walk-ins. Appointments are released each week on Friday, for the following Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment click here or call 311 to make an appointment. Do not book more than one appointment per person. If you cannot make it to your scheduled appointment, please cancel, and reschedule for a later date or time.
Appointments will last approximately 20 minutes. Please click on the Book Now button below and follow these easy steps to make an appointment, reschedule your appointment, or cancel your appointment.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an American Sign Language interpreter during your appointment, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Select “Make an Appoinment”
- Schedule an Appointment – If you do not have an existing appointment select “Schedule an Appointment.”
- Manage your Appointment – If you would like to reschedule or cancel an existing appointment select “Manage your Appointment.” You can look up your appointment using your first and last name, and your confirmation number.
- Select a Date – Select a date from the calendar. Only available dates will appear. If a date does not appear to be available, IDNYC may be closed on that date or all of the appointments for that date are already taken.
- Select a Time – Select the exact time for which you want an appointment or select the part of the day (morning, afternoon, or evening) that works best for you.
- Select Borough(s) – select the borough(s) that are most convenient for you.
- Select a Center – Choose the enrollment center(s) that appear for each borough you selected. You can use our Locations page to find the Enrollment Center closest to you.
- Click Search – Click “Search” to find appointments at the Enrollment Center(s) you selected. Select the appointment that works best for you.
You must meet the following criteria to apply for an IDNYC card:
1) At least four (4) points of documents with:
– At least three (3) points of documents proving identity
– At least one (1) point of documents proving residency
2) At least one (1) of the documents submitted must have a photo of the applicant, unless the applicant is accompanied by a caretaker who can demonstrate proof of relationship.
3) At least one (1) of the documents submitted has the applicant’s date of birth.
No expired documents will be accepted unless explicitly mentioned below. Only original documents and copies certified by the issuing agency will be accepted.
Age Requirement: The minimum age to apply for an IDNYC card is 10. Applicants age 10-13 must apply with a Caretaker. Applicants age 14 and older may apply on their own with a photo ID.
Identity and Residency Documents
If you have one of the following documents, you are not required to bring any further proof of identity or residency:
Identity
Residency
Application Materials
On this page you can find:
- IDNYC Card Application
- IDNYC Applicant Document Guide
- U.S. Veteran Designation
- Proof of Residency for Applicants who are Homeless or Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Proof of Residency for Students and their Parents or Guardians
- Residency Attestation Form for a Spouse or Domestic Partner
- Caretaker Residency Attestation Forms for Applicants age 10-21
- Letters to Prove Residency and Caretaker Relationship for Applicants with Disabilities
- IDNYC Brochures and Benefit Guide
- IDNYC Middle School Card Application
IDNYC Applications for Applicants 14 Years and Older
In order to apply for your IDNYC card, you must have an IDNYC application. Applications are available at the IDNYC Enrollment Centers or you can print one out here. You cannot sign the application electronically. You must sign the application in handwriting.
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Locations

To get an IDNYC card you must schedule an appointment to enter an Enrollment Center listed below.
Schedule an appointment online here. Appointments are released each week on Friday, for the following Monday through Friday. Do not book more than one appointment per person. If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment, please cancel, and reschedule for a later date or time. Check daily for appointment availability.
Please arrive on time for your appointment. Applicants with appointments are given a 15-minute grace period on their appointment time, based on the Enrollment Center capacity.
Enrollment Centers by Borough
Bronx
Bronx Business Center – DOF
3030 Third Avenue
2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10455
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
IDNYC Bronx Monterey Center
1910 Monterey Ave
5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10457
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Public Library Central
10 Grand Army Plaza (Entrance at Flatbush Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm every day for lunch
Downtown Brooklyn Center
88 3rd Avenue
1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Coney Island Benefit Access Center
1912 Mermaid Avenue
1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm every day for lunch
Manhattan
Manhattan Business Center – DOF
66 John Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm every day for lunch
IDNYC Union Square
109 East 16th Street
1st Floor
New York, NY 10003
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
East Harlem Health Center
158 East 115th Street
Room 108
New York, NY 10029
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm every day for lunch
Queens
Jamaica Branch Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
1st Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Mon-Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Queens Business Center – DOF
144-06 94th Avenue
1st Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed from 1:00 – 2:00pm every day for lunch
Staten Island
Staten Island Department of Finance – DOF
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed from 1:00pm – 2:00pm every day for lunch