1. The Promise of Municipal ID Programs
Hosted by the Center for Popular Democracy
and Local Progress

2. Emily Tucker Senior Staff Attorney for Immigrant Rights
Center for Popular Democracy

4. Supervisor
Eric Mar
San Francisco, CA

5. SAN FRANCISCO CITY ID CARD
Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs

6. WHAT IS THE SF CITY ID CARD?
A gender-neutral, photo ID card that serves as valid proof of identification and residency in the City and County of San Francisco.

7. WHY DO WE HAVE A CITY ID CARD?
It’s the law- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance  on November 20, 2007 authorizing the County Clerk's Office to issue the City ID Cards.
Valid ID- City Departments and entities that receive city funding must accept the City ID card as a valid form of identification and proof of San Francisco residency.
Since the City ID Card was launched on January 15, 2009, over 20,000 cards have been issued.

8. WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A CITY ID?
Proof of Identity
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A CITY ID?
MULTIPLE USES: AN ALL-IN-ONE CARD
Serve as proof of identity and residency
Can include information about medical conditions or
allergies
List an emergency contact
Check out books from the library
Use Department of Recreation and Parks facilities
Get discounts at local attractions, shops, and restaurants
Open up a bank account
Access city services, like Healthy SF
Serve as a form of identification to open a checking account at participating banks

9. WHAT ARE FUTURE USES OF THE CARD?
Proof of Identity
WHAT ARE FUTURE USES OF THE CARD?
Access public transportation
Add time to parking meter
Get additional senior discounts
Store money
Access public benefits for which you qualify
More to come…

10. HOW DO I OBTAIN A CITY ID CARD?
Proof of Identity
HOW DO I OBTAIN A CITY ID CARD?
1. Make a reservation for an appointment
Online at
By calling 3-1-1
In person at the County Clerk’s main office
2. Go to your appointment (arrive ten minutes early)
3. Complete the application, present the proper documentation, and pay the fee* (cash only)
$15 (14 yrs old & older)
$5 (13 yrs old & younger, seniors)
4. Have your photo taken, and receive your card at the end of your appointment
5. Full appointment lasts about 20 minutes
*Fee waivers for low income individuals available with income verification

11. APPLICATION Application Available in 3 languages: English, Spanish,
Chinese
Will ask for:
 Full name
 Date of birth
 Signature
Additional information for youth
(e.g. allergy info, emergency contact)
Requires proof of identity and SF residency

12. PROOF OF IDENTITY 14 AND OLDER
ONE of the following documents:
Passport: US or Foreign
US Driver's License
US State ID
US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Consular Identification (CID)
Photo ID Card issued by another Country to its citizens or nationals that meets the requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code 95.1(a)
OR TWO of the following documents:
Birth certificate (certified copy)
Social Security Card
National ID card with photo, name, address, date of birth, and expiration date
Foreign Driver's License
Military Identification Card, Foreign or US
Current Visa issued by a government
agency
US Individual Taxpayer Identification
Number (ITIN) authorization letter accompanied by an identification with a photograph
California Student ID Card
At least one document must display applicant’s photo & date of birth. All documents must be valid and current- expired documents are not acceptable.

13. PROOF OF IDENTITY 13 AND YOUNGER
ONE of the following documents:
Certified Copy of US or Foreign Birth Certificate
Passport: US or Foreign
US Driver's License
US State ID
US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Consular Identification (CID)
Photo ID Card issued by another Country to its citizens or nationals that meets the requirements of San Francisco Administrative Code 95.1(a)
OR TWO of the following documents:
Social Security Card
National ID card with photo, name, address, date of birth, & expiration date
Foreign Driver's License
Military Identification Card, Foreign or US
Current Visa issued by a government agency
US Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) authorization letter accompanied by an identification with a photograph
California Student ID Card
Official medical record
Official school record
At least one document must display applicant’s photo & date of birth. All documents must be valid and current- expired documents are not acceptable.

14. Proof of Residency PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Most documents need to be dated w/i 30 days of appointment:
Utility bill (no cell phone bills)
Local property tax statement or mortgage payment
receipt
Bank account statement
Proof of a minor currently enrolled in a San Francisco
public school
Employment pay stub
Written ruling, order or notice from the Residential Rent
Stabilization and Arbitration Board
Jury summons or court order
Federal or state income tax or refund statement
Insurance bill
Written verification issued by a homeless shelter that
receives City funding
Written verification issued by a hospital, health clinic or
social services agency that receives City funding
Notes:
Parent or legal guardian may verify the residence of a youth 13 & under as long as the parent or legal guardian is also eligible for a City ID Card.
 If a certified copy of a marriage certificate is presented at the time of application, an applicant may prove residency using documents bearing the name of his/her spouse.

15. PROOF OF IDENTITY AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS11
On the date and time of appointment, Proof of Identity Documents MUST:
Be on the list
Display expiration date
Not be expired
Not be voter registration card
Not be check cashing card
Be English or Bi-lingual English-Foreign Language
Resemble person holding card
Absolutely no exceptions
On the date and time of appointment, Proof of Residency Documents MUST:
Be dated within past 30 days
Display applicant name and residential address
Not be mobile/cellular phone bill

16. LOST & EXPIRED CARDS Expiration Lost or Stolen Cards12
Expiration
All City ID Cards expire two years after being issued
To get a renewed card, complete the same process for obtaining the original card
If you get a new card BEFORE the expiration date of the current City ID Card, you do not need to provide additional proof of identification
You will be provided with a new card, while retaining the same identification number assigned to your original card
Lost or Stolen Cards
Since no records of personal documents or files are kept by the County Clerk’s Office, the application process must be repeated in full, including the processing appointment, application, and providing required documentation

17. ISSUING CARDS Capacity to issue 40-50 cards per day Challenges:
Bringing correct documents
Limited resources to meet high demand
Other community concerns
Opportunities:
Working with public and community
partners on outreach & education to
ensure individuals who need a card have
access
Potential to expand benefits

18. FOR MORE INFORMATION Go to the Website - www.sfgov.org/countyclerk
Call 3-1-1
Contact the Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs

19. New York Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Commissioner
Nisha Agarwal
New York Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

20. Presented by Commissioner Agarwal on July 13, 2015
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City.
Municipal ID in NYC
Presented by Commissioner Agarwal on July 13, 2015

21. Why Municipal ID?
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
Immigration reform in Washington DC is stalled but that is not stopping cities from taking the lead on this issue nationwide.
Municipal ID is a powerful tool for bringing people out of the shadows and making cities more accessible
Mayor de Blasio made a municipal ID one of his priorities in the first year of the administration
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

22. Why Municipal ID?
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
For too long, many residents were apprehensive to do what so many of us take for granted, like check in at the security desk of a building, enter a hospital or report a crime.
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

23. What is IDNYC? At least three points from the proof of identity list
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
In order to ensure the IDNYC initiative is both broadly accepted as valid identification and accessible to every resident of New York City, the IDNYC initiative is similar to the DMV point system but with a much greater range of documents excepted.
Applicants for the IDNYC must demonstrate proof of identification and proof of residency that generate an aggregate of four points:
At least three points from the proof of identity list
At least one point from the proof of residency list
To establish Proof of Identity the following criteria must be met:
One document submitted must be a photo ID
Date of birth must be captured on at least one document
Approval of documentation is conditional upon IDNYC staff review
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

24. What is IDNYC?
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

25. How we did it Project Plan & Implementation Timeline Budget & Funding
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
Project Plan & Implementation Timeline
Budget & Funding
Engaging Stakeholders
Technology
Training
Confidentiality & Security
Outreach & Marketing
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

26. IDNYC
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.
The program has been particularly well-received by immigrant communities. For many foreign-born individuals, the IDNYC card has become the tangible representation of being welcomed, accepted and recognized as New Yorkers.
We believe it is playing a crucial role in not only deepening the relationship between police and community, but also preventing unnecessary arrests of New Yorkers who were previously unable to show valid forms of identification.
Promoting the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic,
and cultural life of the City.

27. Rachel Louis
Administrative Manager at the Newark Mayor’s Office of International Relations and Diaspora Affairs

28. Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)
Tomas Robles
Executive Director
Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)

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