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What is a Miami-Dade Community ID?

The Miami-Dade Community ID is a local photo identification card available to all residents of Miami-Dade County. It may help individuals access essential services and identify themselves to law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies. 

What are the limitations of the Miami-Dade Community ID?

  • It is not a federal or state ID (and clearly notes this on the back of the card).
  • It is not a driver’s license.
  • It cannot be used to vote or board an airplane.
  • Does not entitle cardholder to any government benefits.
  • Does not have any impact on an individual’s immigration status.

Who can apply for a Miami Community ID?

Any resident of Miami-Dade County can apply for a Community ID card. This ID is especially useful to formerly incarcerated persons, foster youth, the homeless, or anyone who might face difficulties obtaining a state-issued ID.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Branches is committed to protecting the privacy of all Miami-Dade Community ID applicants. Your information is protected and won’t be share with any other organization or government institution.

Community ID Acceptable Documents

Acceptable Proof of ID

One from this list:
  • Florida driver’s license (expired accepted)
  • Passport from any Country (expired accepted)
  • Consular ID Card
  • Elector card (Mexico only)
  • US Military Service ID
  • US State Issued ID
  • US Tribal ID Card


OR

Two from this list:
  • DD214, DD1300 for Gold Star Parent or VIC/VHIC – Veterans Affairs or Hospital
  • Identification Card
  • Social Security Card
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  • US voter Registration Card
  • Naturalized Certificate
  • Employment pay stub
  • Insurance Bill (homeowner’s, renter’s, health, life or automobile insurance)
  • Income tax or refund statement

Unacceptable Proof of ID

  • Foreign national driver’s license
  • Old, worn, or deteriorated documents where the name and/or picture is not clear
  • Copies of documents

PLUS

Acceptable Proof of Residence

One from this List:
  • Deed or lease with the applicant’s name
  • Vehicle registration
  • Utility bill (no older than 3 months and MUST include the name of the applicant)
  • Statement from financial institution
  • Medical bill
  • Employment pay stub
  • Income tax or refund statement.

Unacceptable Proof of Residence

Copies of documents

Applicant who does not have a stable home address, or who is a survivor of domestic violence, may prove residency by providing a letter from a County or City agency, nonprofit organization, religious institution, hospital, or health clinic, establishing that they live in Miami-Dade County. If an applicant uses one of these letters, he or she will be eligible for an ID card, but no address will appear on it. Alternatively, a nonprofit organization or religious institution may provide a letter permitting an applicant to use the organization’s address as your “care-of” address, which will appear on the applicant’s card.

Cost & Accepted forms of payment

  • $15.00
  • Credit
  • Debit
  • Money order
  • ID’s are FREE for the months of June 2025 & July 2025

Getting your Miami-Dade Community ID

Pre-registration is required to attend one of our Miami-Dade Community ID Events taking place periodically in different Miami-Dade County locations and Branches’ offices.

You must book an appointment to apply for an ID at our community events or office locations

What to expect at Miami-Dade Community ID events and in office appointments

  • Orientation explaining benefits and limitations of ID card.
  • A photograph will be taken for your ID.
  • Personal information will be reviewed for the ID.
  • Small fee for ID via Credit Card, Debit Card, Zelle, or Money Order.
  • ID can be picked up from the Branches office or mailed to your address.
  • ID is valid for 3 years
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