Michigan - Apply for Children State Identification (ID) Card

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Procedure

Applying for a Standard State ID Card

1. Visit anySecretary of State office.
2. Provide proof of the child's validSocial Security number. All Social Security information will be verified. If the child is ineligible for a Social Security number, you must present a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration.
3. Provide proof ofidentity, U.S. citizenship or legal presence and residencyfor the child. Residency can be confirmed through documents in the parent's name if the family relationship can be established by other forms of documented proof.
4. Sign the application on behalf of an infant or child who is unable to do so.
5. Have the child's photograph taken.
6. Pay thestandard state ID card feeif not exempt.

Residents under age 21 will have "Under 21" printed above their photo.

Applying for an Enhanced State ID Card

Please note that federal law doesn't require an enhanced ID, passport or passport card for children at border crossings until they are age 16.

To apply:

• Visit anySecretary of State office. Make sure you bring documentation of:
  • A validSocial Security number(for example, the child's Social Security card). All Social Security information will be verified.
  • U.S. citizenship (for example, a certified copy of the child's birth certificate with a raised seal, must be issued by a governmental unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory)
  • Identity (for example, a current Michigan photo ID card. If the child does not have acceptable photo ID, a parent or guardian must present their driver's license or ID and sign for their child.)
  • Residency (for example, a current Michigan photo ID card) Residency can be confirmed through documents in the parent's name if the family relationship can be established by other forms of documented proof

Please refer to theDocuments Required for an Enhanced License or ID formfor a complete list of acceptable documentation.

• Sign the application on behalf of an infant or child who is unable to do so
• Have the child's photograph taken
• Pay theenhanced state ID card fee
  

Enhanced state ID cards issued to applicants under age 21 have "UNDER 21" printed on the card, below their photo.
All documentation is subject to Department of State approval. In some cases, document approval may not occur in the same day and may require an additional visit.
Your child's enhanced state ID card is valid for up to four years and should arrive in the mail within two to three weeks.

Apply Online

To Apply follow the link below: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627_8668_53359_53361-213203--,00.html

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Required Documents

1. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
2. Proof of identity.
3. Proof of residency
4. Child's photograph
   

Follow the link below for the required documents details: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/SOS-428_275188_7.pdf

Office Locations & Contacts

To locate your nearest branch office, follow the link below : http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html

Eligibility

1. The child must be a U.S. citizen and a Michigan resident

Fees

First (up to age 65) : $10
First (65+, blind ) free
Renewal (up to age 65) $10
Renewal (65+, blind) free
Duplicate $10
Correction $10

Validity

Your standard or enhanced state ID card is valid for up to four years. You will receive a renewal notice about 45 days before your standard or enhanced state ID card expires.

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Instructions

Complete the following steps to obtain a state ID card.

1. Visit aSecretary of State office
2. Present proof of a validSocial Security numberor a letter of ineligibility from the Social Security Administration
3. Present proof ofidentity, U.S. citizenship or legal presence and residency
4. Pay thestandard state ID card feeif not exempt

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

The Department of State offers a state identification card for children in a standard and enhanced version. The enhanced ID card is an attractive alternative to the standard card because it allows you tore-enter the U.S.by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean without the need to show additional identity or citizenship documents at the border.
The standard or enhanced state ID card is available for any child or infant at the parent or legal guardian's request.

Information which might help

All Secretary of State offices issue the enhanced driver's license and state ID card. Branch offices will also process license and state ID card renewals, address, name or date of birth changes and duplicates - if your card is lost, damaged or stolen.

The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office also issues enhanced licenses and ID cards.

To find the branch office nearest you, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html

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For online services visit: https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS
To Contact the Secretary of State visit: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-13162-25634--,00.html
To find the branch office nearest you, please visit:

http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html