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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.

Select your language: The IDNYC online portal can be translated into English, Español (Spanish), 简化字 (Chinese), Русский язык (Russian), Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole), 한국어 (Korean), বাংলা (Bengali), Polski (Polish), and (Arabic) لعربية.
Select the type of application you are submitting
1. New application
2. Updating the information on your card
3. Replacing a lost/stolen/damaged card
4. Reapplying because your previous application was not approved
Read up on our application instructions including, eligibility and document requirements.
Fill out the online application form.
Use the new IDNYC Document List to select the documents you are going to bring to the enrollment center. The IDNYC Document List will let you know when you have met the identity and residency document requirements.
Schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment for an enrollment center using our new scheduling page.
Review the information, provide an electronic signature, and submit your application.
You will receive a confirmation receipt with a confirmation number and your appointment information. Please make sure to print this receipt and bring it with you to your appointment.