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Why do you need a New York City ID? Because it’s another great thing about living in New York!
Your IDNYC card is a widely accepted, official form of identification. IDNYC is accepted:
- By City agencies to access many services and programs;
- By NYPD for the purposes of issuing summons or desk appearance tickets instead of arrest;
- For entry into public buildings, like schools;
- For taking the high school equivalency exam in New York City;
- By employers, when submitted with proof of work authorization.
Your IDNYC card also offers a wide variety of exciting benefits that make it more than just an ID card. Your card can help you experience everything New York has to offer.
IDNYC Benefits Guide
The IDNYC Benefits Guide is a multilingual brochure that provides an overview of the key benefits associated with the IDNYC card in English, Spanish (Español), Chinese (简化字), and Russian (Русский язык), as well as dozens more.
This link will lead you to NYC ID benefit providers. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about these benefits or if you have any questions about accessing them, please contact the organizations listed in the guide. IDNYC is not responsible for determining your access to these benefits.
Click a topic, or press the enter key on a topic, to reveal more information.
Museums and Cultural Institutions
IDNYC cardholders are now eligible for free one-year memberships at over 35 participating institutions in 2022. Visit the Museums and Cultural Institutions page to find out more about the Museums and Cultural Institutions.
Including free one-year memberships at:
The American Museum of Natural History
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Central Park Zoo
Museum of the City of New York
and many more…
Banks and Credit Unions
With your IDNYC Card, you can open a bank or credit union account at one of several financial institutions across New York City. Visit the Banks and Credit Unions page to find out more.
Libraries
You can use your IDNYC card at any public library in New York City. Visit the Libraries page to learn more about each library below.
- Brooklyn Public Library
- New York Public Library
- Queens Library
Housing
Your IDNYC is the only ID card you need for affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect. With IDNYC, you don’t need a driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate to be eligible for housing on Housing Connect. Visit the Housing page to learn more.
Other benefits include discounts on prescription medications, fitness, groceries, and New York City attractions.
