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Elizabeth Municipal ID (EMID)

Get your Elizabeth ID Card at our temporary ID Processing Center, located at the rear of the Elizabeth Public Library. The Elizabeth ID is also your Library Card!

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Appointments: Call (908) 797-2393
About the Elizabeth ID

To apply for an Elizabeth ID you must be at least 14 years old and provide proof of residency and identity.

Accepted As Identification At:

  • All City buildings and City-sponsored services
  • Elizabeth Public Schools
  • Select banks to open an account*
  • Elizabeth Police Department

*Banks endorsing the Elizabeth ID cannot guarantee the cardholder will be eligible to open an account. Independent banking regulations may apply.

Cardholders Receive:

  • Full EPL library card borrowing privileges
  • Access to free library services including internet
  • Books, DVDs, magazines, and streaming services
  • Benefits at local businesses and attractions

Is My Privacy Protected?

Yes! The Elizabeth ID program will not retain copies of your documents. You will not be asked about your immigration status. You may choose your gender identity on your card.

For more information visit www.elizabethnj.org

Programa de Identificación Municipal

Alcalde J. Christian Bollwage
Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos
Biblioteca Pública de Elizabeth

Solo Orden de Dinero — No Efectivo

  • Estudiante (14–17): $7
  • Adultos (18–61): $15
  • Adultos (más de 62 años): $7

Horas de Operación

Lunes – Viernes, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Para una cita llame al (908) 797-2393

Prueba de Identidad

Licencia de conducir de New Jersey · Pasaporte de Estados Unidos o del extranjero · Certificado de partida de nacimiento y tarjeta de seguro social · Tarjeta residente permanente / Tarjeta consular

Prueba de Residencia de Elizabeth

(Fecha en los últimos 90 días)

Factura de utilidad, cable, hospital · Contrato de vivienda · Estado de cuenta bancaria · Transcripción de escuela superior

Para más información:
Biblioteca Pública de Elizabeth, 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Teléfono: (908) 797-2393
www.elizabethnj.org/424/Municipal-ID-Program

Documentation Requirements

You need at least 4 points to prove identity and 2 points to prove residency in Elizabeth. This is a partial list — for the complete list visit www.elizabethnj.org or pick up an application at the library.

4 Points — Identity
  • U.S. or Foreign Passport
  • NJ Motor Vehicle Driver's License or ID with photo
  • U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
  • U.S. Employment Authorization Card
  • Prison Release Letter / Discharge Papers
3 Points — Identity
  • Foreign Consular ID Card with photograph
  • National ID card (must have photo, name, address, DOB, and expiration date)
  • U.S. Public Benefits Card
2 Points — Identity
  • U.S. or Foreign military ID card
  • U.S. high school / college transcript
  • Certified copy of U.S. or Foreign birth certificate
  • Proof of minor child enrolled in U.S. school
  • Non-NJ Driver's License