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IDNYC – New York City identification card
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About this service
Issues the free municipal photo ID for New York City residents aged 10 and over, regardless of immigration status (free for applications through 31 December 2026). Apply in person at an Enrollment Center by appointment, or at walk-in hours at selected locations, with 3 points of identity and 1 point of residency documents. Book online or by calling 311.
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Sources
Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- City of New York (IDNYC)Official sourceIDNYC – Frequently Asked Questions
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