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State Identification Card

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Description

  1. Current Ohio Identification Card is Digitized.

  2. Header on the Identification Card is green if 21 years or older. The heading has the words: "Identification Card." The image appears on the left side.

  3. If under 21 years of age, the header on the Identification Card is red. The heading has the words: "Identification Card." The image appears on the left side, with "UNDER 21 UNTIL (date)" on the right.

Usage

  1. In Ohio, you can not hold an Ohio driver license and Identification Card at the same time.

  2. Ohio Identification Cards, are used for identification only. You can NOT use this card for driving privileges.

  3. Ohio Identification Cards are valid for four (4) years, expiring on the applicant's birthday.

  4. There is no minimum age for obtaining an Ohio Identification Card.

How to obtain an Ohio Identification (ID) Card

  1. Applicant must provide proof of name and date of birth, social security number (if assigned one), and proof of Ohio residence address. See Acceptable Documents.
     

  2. You may apply for an OHIO Identification Card at any local Deputy Registrar's office.

    State Identification Card Fee Information.

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