How To Apply

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How to Apply

To better serve New Yorkers and limit extended wait times, walk-ins are now welcome on a limited basis. However, appointments are still highly recommended. Walk-in applicants will be reviewed by IDNYC staff. Based on staff discretion, if there is not enough room to process applicants on the date of their walk-in, they will be given a convenient appointment for another date. To schedule an appointment, click here. More appointments will be added as they become available. 

IDNYC card

You can now start your IDNYC application online! This will make your appointment even faster and easier!

With the IDNYC online portal you can:

  1. Select your language: English, Español (Spanish), 简化字 (Chinese), Русский язык (Russian), Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole), 한국어 (Korean), বাংলা (Bengali), Polski (Polish) and لعربية (Arabic).
  2. Read our application instructions including, eligibility and document requirements.
  3. Fill out and submit our application form online, so you won’t have to complete any paper work when you come to the enrollment center for your appointment.
  4. Select the documents you are going to bring to the enrollment center on the day of your appointment.
  5. Schedule or reschedule an appointment for an enrollment center.
  6. Check your application status.
  7. Send IDNYC a message if you never received your card in the mail.

You can still fill out and submit your application at an enrollment center:

  1. 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 independently must provide photo identification and a document with your date of birth listed. To determine what documents you can submit, use the IDNYC Document Calculator. 

    If you are also applying for the IDNYC U.S. Veteran Designation, you will need one additional document to prove your veteran status. Consistent with the City of New York’s definition of veteran status, the IDNYC Veteran Designation is  available to all veterans who have served in the active military service of the United States and who have been released from such service otherwise than by dishonorable discharge. View the list of documents that IDNYC accepts.
  2. Applications will be available at the Enrollment Centers. Applications are available in more than 25 languages.
  3. Find an enrollment center near you. There are enrollment centers across the City. See the full list of enrollment centers or go to the IDNYC map in order to find directions to the nearest enrollment center. You must apply for your card at an enrollment center with an appointment. HRA will not accept any applications by mail and HRA will not be responsible for any documentation submitted by mail.
  4. 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 of your original documents will be returned to you immediately when the enrollment process is complete. 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 15 business days later.