On February 1, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s plan to launch a Community ID program in Miami-Dade County. Branches is honored to have been selected to lead this program for our community. The Miami Community ID is an identification card that helps Miami-Dade residents identify themselves to law enforcement, schools, banks, health centers, city departments, and social service agencies, and participate in the cultural and business life of the county when an ID is required. Other Counties like Broward, West Palm Beach and Alachua have approved similar programs. To read the Miami-Dade County’s formal press release, please click here.

Bringing light to many of Miami-Dade’s residents

Many residents, including citizens, do not meet the necessary requirements to receive a driver’s license or state-issued identification, which makes proving their identity for numerous day-to-day activities a challenge. The Miami-Dade Community ID makes it easier for them to identify themselves to law enforcement, schools, health centers, city departments, and social service agencies.

Using your Miami-Dade Community ID

Where can I use my card?

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What are the limitations of my card?

  • 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 cardholders to any social welfare 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, transgender persons, the homeless, new immigrants, refugees, or anyone who might face difficulties obtaining a state-issued ID.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Branches is wholly committed to protecting the privacy of all Miami-Dade Community ID applicants. Applicants will not be asked about their immigration status for purposes of obtaining the card. You can learn more about how your information will be protected by visiting the privacy and confidentiality page.

Confirm you have the correct documents to apply

Acceptable proof of Identity

  • Passport of your Country (expired or current)
  • Driver’s license or ID card with visible hologram (expired or current)
  • Foreign national ID cards or “voter ID cards” (from home country)
  • Consular or embassy ID
  • Previously issued Branches’ Miami ID Card
  • Military ID cards, either from the US or from an individual’s home country

Acceptable proof of Residence

  • Utility bill (cable, water, electricity, gas, internet, phone)
  • Rental agreement (if it is currently valid)
  • Receipt for rent payment (only if they have the address)
  • Bank statements
  • Medical bill
  • Credit Card Bill

 Cost & Accepted forms of payment

  • Cash
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  • Money order
  • $15.00
*All proof of address documents must be within the past 3 months and include individuals’ name

Getting Your Miami-Dade Community ID

Pre-registration (insert Appointment Plus link here TBA) is required to attend one of our Miami-Dade Community ID Events taking place periodically in different Miami-Dade County locations.

Office appointments will also be available at:
  • Branches Lakeview-11500 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33168
  • Branches Florida City-125 SW 5th Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034
  • Walk-ins will not be permitted at any of our community events or office locations.

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

  • Mandatory orientation explaining benefits and limitations of ID card
  • Present required documents to be reviewed
  • We will take your picture and review the information that will be printed on your ID
  • Your ID will be mailed to the address you provided within 2 weeks

Register Here (TBA)

Community ID Events