A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to documentation establishing proof of identity and proof of residency for a New York city identity card

Summary

This bill would amend Section 3-115 of the Administrative Code to add documentation and verifications to the list of acceptable documents for proof of identity needed to apply for an IDNYC card. The bill includes documents issued by federal immigration authorities, electronic verification through the department of correction, and a released offender verification card. This bill would also amend the documents accepted for proof of residency to include written verification from emergency housing deemed appropriate by the agency.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council