Learn About All the Benefits You an Get With Your IDNYC Card

Launched in 2015, IDNYC is a card for all New Yorkers, from all backgrounds, and from all five boroughs. The free, municipal identification card for New York City residents, ages 10 and up, provides access to a wide variety of services and programs offered by the City. IDNYC cardholders enjoy benefits and discounts offered by businesses and cultural institutions across the five boroughs.

How to Get IDNYC

You can schedule an appointment through IDNYC’s Online Portal to apply for an IDNYC in person at an IDNYC Enrollment Center or an IDNYC Pop-Up Enrollment Center. During your appointment, you will fill out an application and present proof of identity and New York City residency. Many types of documents are accepted, all of which are listed on the Document Calculator. After you submit your application, upon approval, your card will arrive by mail.

The IDNYC card is free for all New Yorkers. For cardholders 16 and older, cards are valid for five years from the date the application was approved. For cardholders under the age of 16, cards are valid for two years from the date the application was approved. The application process is accessible to people with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities. The application materials and Benefits Guide are available in multiple languages.

If you have an expiring IDNYC, learn how to renew your card today.

IDNYC Benefits

The IDNYC card can be used for a variety of services in NYC and is recognized as an official form of identification. But it also provides some valuable benefits that often go overlooked. So even if you might not need another ID, it’s worth taking a look at the IDNYC card if you value any of the perks.