Municipal ID Program
The City of Elizabeth has resumed processing EMID cards at the Elizabeth Public Library from 10:00 am to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-5pm on Wednesday and Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturdays. One patron will be allowed in the building at a time for this program. A face covering must be worn and social distancing rules apply. All EMID applications are by appointment only.
Please call 908-820-4731 to make an appointment. Please click on the application below for more information.
For additional information, please contact the City of Elizabeth Office of Public Health at 908-820-4731 or via email at wanda.cohen@elizabethnj.org.
The Municipal ID Program provides residents with the opportunity of obtaining a valid photo ID without needing to visit a NJ Motor Vehicles Commission.
All applicants must meet the following criteria to apply for the Elizabeth Municipal Card
- Validation and verification process using the 6-point system
- At least 4 points to prove identity and 2 points to prove residency in Elizabeth, NJ
- Minimum age to apply is 14 years old
Four (4) Points - Identity
- U.S. or Foreign Passport or citizenship papers
- State of N.J. Motor Vehicles Driver's License or Identification Card with photo
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
- Elizabeth ID (Applicants may rely on a current or expired municipal ID card to prove identity to obtain a new one.)
One (1) Point - Identity
- U.S. Individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) authorization letter
- Certificate of marriage or dissolution/divorce of, domestic partnership
- Written verification issued by a family member, church, hospital, health care, social service, or homeless shelter
Three (3) Points - Identity
- Foreign Consular ID Card with photograph
- National Identification Card (Must have photo, name, address, DOB, and expiration date)
- U.S. Public Benefits card (EBT, Medicaid, SNAP, etc.)
- Release Letter from Prison / Discharge papers
Two (2) Points - Proof of Residency in Elizabeth, NJ
- State of N.J. Motor Vehicles Driver's License or Identification Card with photo and Elizabeth address
- Utility, cable, or phone bill*
- Bank account statement*
- Hospital or health care bill*
- Current residential property lease
- Current mortgage payment receipt
- Juror summons, court order, or legal document issued by federal, state, or municipal court or agency*
- Proof of a minor enrolled in school in Elizabeth, NJ*
Two (2) Points - Identity
- U.S. or Foreign military identification card
- Photo ID issued by an accredited U.S. educational institution
- U.S. school transcript from high school or post-secondary school
- Certified Copy of U.S. or Foreign Birth Certificate
- Proof of a minor enrolled in U.S. public or private school
- U.S. Employee-Union Identification Card
- Non-N.J. Driver's License
- U.S. Social Security Card
- Medicare Card
One (1) Point - Proof of Residency in Elizabeth, NJ
- Insurance bill*
- Employment pay stub*
- Local property tax statement (dated within one year of submission)
- Tax Returns from most immediate tax year
- Written verification from an Elizabeth hospital, clinic, social service agency, city funded shelter or family member attesting applicant has been an Elizabeth resident for at least 15 days*