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ID cards in Indiana

Indiana offers a non-driver identification card for residents who are unwilling or unable to obtain a driver's license. You should consider applying for an IN state identification (ID) card if you are an Indiana resident without a driver's license but need identification to prove your age, identity or residency.

Indiana ID Card Eligibility Requirements

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) issuesID REALfor residents who do not wish to carry a driver's license. There isNOTMinimum age requirement to obtain an Indiana ID card.

You guyscan nothave an Indiana ID card and driver's licenseat the same time.

If you are interested in applying for an Indiana driver's license, please read our pages onapply for an adult driver's license,apply for a teen driver's license, and takingdriver education.

Applying for an Indiana ID Card

You must visit oneEM Subsidiary BMVto request yourIndiana REAL ID. You guyscan notapply for an IN state ID cardin line,for phoneomail. All new customers and non-citizen applicants applying for an Indiana ID card for the first time will berequiredto request a REAL ID.

O AND BMV phasesNOTaccept appointments for original Indiana id card orders. You will have to wait in line, so check theSuggested times to visit the BMV.

When applying for an ID card in Indiana, you must show proof of:

• Identity(1 document), such as:
  • US birth certificate.
  • WE.Passport.
• Social Security number(1 document), including:
  • Social security card.
  • W-2 form.
  • Form SSA-1099 or No. SSA-1099.
• Status legal(1 document), such as:
  • Birth certificate (originalocertified copyon file with a US office of vital statistics).
    • If you were born in Puerto Rico, you must present a birth certificate issued on or after July 1, 2010.
  • Valid US passport or US passport card
  • Naturalization document issued by the United States.
• residence in americana(2 documents), such as:
  • Current insurance policy (auto, life or liability).
  • Indiana Certificate of Title.
  • Computer-generated utility bill (electricity, phone, cable, etc.).
    • USE: If it's low18 years old andcan notprovide proof of residency, you must bring someone to:
      • Sign a residence declaration.
      • Show a valid IN driver's license or ID card.
      • To provide:
        • 2 documents that prove your identity.
        • 2 documents to prove Indiana residency.
• I payfor the registration fee. See the "IN state ID card fees" below for information on accepted fees and payment methods.

IN BMV provides complete lists of acceptable documents to prove youridentity,Social Security number,Status legal, youresidence.

USE: IN BMV only accepts documents that areoriginalocertified copies. If you are having difficulty getting your documents together, please contact the IN BMV directly for further assistance.

IN BMV will issue a provisional credential in person. Your new Indiana REAL ID card will be mailed to you within 14 days.

The foreigners

The Indiana ID card application process is the same for foreign nationals. The Indiana BMV requires you to bring specific informationoriginaldocuments to a local BMV branch to apply for an Indiana ID card.

For information aboutacceptable documents for foreign citizens, visite aSite do Indiana BMV.

IN state ID card fees

BMV Indiana ID Card Fees (novo,renovated,updated,replacement) vary depending on your age and eligibility to vote.

• $ 9.
• An ID card showing you are eligible to vote in the next election – free.

Indiana BMV branches accept the following payment methods for transactions madein person:

• Cash.
• Visa or MasterCard (credit or debit cards).
• Checks (nominal to “BMV”):
  • Personal (single-party).
  • Payment orders.
  • Administrative checks.
  • certified box.
  • Corporate company.

Foronline transactions, IN BMV accepts payment from:

• Electronic check.
• Visa or MasterCard (credit or debit cards).

Renew your Indiana ID card

Your Indiana ID card is valid for 6 years at a time.

You May Be Eligible to Renew Your Indiana ID Cardin lineoin personin youlocal BMV office. If you have already obtained your Indiana REAL ID card, you will not need to bring all of your original documents with you when you renew.

USE: BMV IN allows you to renew your state identity card up to 2 years before it expires. Whoever is in a legal situation (temporary or definitive) may renew up to 30 days before its expiration date.

Online Indiana ID Card Renewal

To be eligible to renew your IN state ID card online,you must meet the following requirements:

• Are you a U.S. citizen.
• It has beenno changein your name, address, etc.
• Your ID card isless than180 days after expiration.
• Your renewal date isno more than2 years away
• IN BMV has his previous photograph on file.
• Your BMV registration does notnothave 3, 7 or 9 constraints.
• You donotplans to change from onedefault id to a REAL id.
  • You MUST apply for a REAL ID in person.

After determining your eligibility, visit theBMV online renewal portal. During this process, be prepared to enter your:

• Full name.
• Date of birth.
• Indiana home address.
• Social Security number.

renewal in person

When you renew your Indiana IDin personin youlocal BMV office, you will be asked to apply for an Indiana REAL ID card.

For specific instructions on how to apply for an IN state identification card, please read the "Applying for an Indiana ID Card"previous section.

if you lost yourindiana id cardand you do not have it with you when you renew in person, you will need to provide proof of identity of thelist of acceptable identification documents.

For information on how much it will cost to renew your Indiana ID, see the "IN ID card fees"previous section.

US military and veterans identification

US Veteran Designation

Indiana BMV allows you to add a veteran indicator to your IN state identification card during new applications or renewal transactions. You will need to visit yourfilial local do Indiana BMVybring proof of discharge or separation(dishonorable dismissals are not accepted).

This service is free for US military veterans. However, there is a $9 fee to add the veteran indicator if your Indiana ID card isvalidynot yet eligible for renewal.

US Military ID Renewal/Replacement

If your Indiana ID card expires while you are stationed out of state, you may qualify forreneworeplace it online. This also applies to military spouses and/or dependents.

Online Renewal/Replacement

If your name and address haveno changes(and completed your last renewal in person), you canrenewoto replaceyour Indiana ID card online.

• First, you will need to create amyBMV online account.
• The online system will ask for yourIndiana ID Card Number, aPostal Codeof their legal domicile and, finally,4 digits of your Social Security number.

USE: You can also apply for a 30-day extension or provisional credential. Just fill out aProvisional/extended license application(Form 54580) and return it to the address specified on the form.

On-site renewal/replacement

Upon returning to Indiana, you can apply for a renewal or replacementin personat a local Indiana BMV office and submit the following:

• a chainmilitary identity(relieves you of any delinquent charges).
• identity proof.
  • The BMV offers a completelist of acceptable identification documentsyou may need to provide.
• Testdischargeopost-implementation.
• Required payment.
• See the "IN ID card fees"previous section.

USE: If you are in the military, your Indiana ID card will remain valid for 90 days after you are discharged from duty. If you arenoteligible for online Indiana ID card renewal, you can print amilitary extension letterto load with your expired IN state identification card.

Replace Your Indiana ID Card

You can apply for a replacement Indiana ID cardin lineoin personin youBMV local subsidiaryoffice. If you are replacing a standard ID card WITHOUT switching to a REAL ID, youmust renew in person.

online replacement

To be eligible to replace your Indiana ID card online, you will need tovisit the myBMV portaland meet the following requirements:

• Be an American citizen.
• Fullno changein your name, address, etc.
• Your ID card isnotTime's up.
• IN BMV has his previous photograph on file.
• Your BMV registration does notnothave 3, 7 or 9 constraints.
• You donotplans to switch from a standard ID card to a REAL ID.

The IN BMV website will ask you to create a new myBMV account.

Be prepared to provide yourIndiana ID Card Number, aPostal Codeof your legal address and the last 4 digits of yourSocial Security number.

For more information, you can visit ourReplacing a Lost License in Indianapage.

On-site replacement

If you have a standard Indiana ID card, you can apply for a replacementin personon aFilial local do BMV. However, the IN BMV will encourage you toapply for an Indiana REAL ID card.

To apply for a replacement Indiana ID card, you will need to provide proof of identity from the list ofacceptable identification documents, in addition to all other documentation required in the application process described above. Be sure to bring originals or certified copies of your documents.

For information on how much it will cost to replace your Indiana ID card, see the "IN ID card fees"previous section.

Change the name/address on your ID card

Change your name in Indiana

You must notify yourFilial local do BMV in personwithin 30 days of the name change. You guyscan notchange your name on your Indiana ID cardin lineoby post.

USE: You will first need to change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) as the BMV checks Social Security records.

To change your name on your IN state identification card, go to your local BMV office with your existing ID andteach youryoulegal proofof your name change:

• Wedding certificate.
• Divorce certificate.
• Court order.
• Modified birth certificate (gender change).
• Signed and dated statement from your physician indicating a sex change.

For more information, read our page onChange your name in Indiana.

Change your IN address

The Indiana BMV requires that you notify them of your change of legal residence or mailing address within 30 days of the change. You can notify the Indiana BMV of your new addressin lineono persona. You maynotchange your addressby post.

USE:Notify IN BMV of your change of addresschange your records only with the IN BMV. If you would like a replacement IN identification card that shows your new address, you will need to apply for a replacement. See the "Replace Your Indiana ID Card" above for more information.

In line

To change your IndianaShipping Addressonline, visit the IN state BMVonline address change system. You mayONLYupdate yourlegal home addressin person.

You will need to provide your:

• Full name.
• Date of birth.
• Indiana home address.
• Social Security number.

In person

To change your IndianalegaloShipping Addressin person at the local BMV branch,you must provide:

• Your Social Security number.
• 2 documents proving residency in Indiana.
  • For a complete list of acceptable residency documents,visite o site da Indiana BMV.

For more information, read our page onChange your address in Indiana.