Library Municipal ID Card

An applicant must present a minimum of two of the following identity documents. At least one document, or two documents when taken together, must display a current photograph of the applicant and name, and must display the applicant’s date of birth. A document that demonstrates the applicant’s identity must be an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency. A document may be submitted if expired, but the document must substantiate or confirm the identity of the applicant.

• Driver’s license or identification card issued by any state in the U.S.;
• Tribal driver’s license or identification card;
• Consular identification cards;
• U.S. permanent resident card (commonly known as a “green card”);
• Birth certificate issued by any state, territory or possession of the U.S. excluding hospital records/certificates and abstracts of birth);
• U.S. certificate of birth abroad (FS-240, 545orDS-1350);
• U.S. passport or passport card;
• Minnesota identification card;
• Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth;
• Foreign passport;
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Employment Authorization Card (EAC);
• U.S. certificate of naturalization;
• U.S. certificate of citizenship;
• U.S. military DD-214;
• U.S. military identification card (active duty, reserve or retired);
• Released offender identification from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (with photo);
• Photo identification card issued by the federal government of a foreign country that meets all of the following requirements: 1. The issuing country authorizes the use of the card as an alternative to a passport for re-entry into the issuing country; and 2. The card has a photograph of the applicant and the applicant's date of birth;
• U.S. Social Security Administration card; 
• U.S. military dependent identification card;
• U.S. Armed Forces driver’s license;
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs card; 
• U.S. Department of Justice inmate identification card;
• U.S. Selective Service card;
• W-2 form issued by an employer in any state, territory or possession of the U.S.;
• Concealed carry permit issued by any state, territory or possession of the U.S.; 
• Medical insurance identification card;
• Professional license issued by any state, territory or possession of the U.S.;
• Bank card issued by a bank that does business in any state, territory or possession of the U.S.;
• Credit card issued by a bank that does business in any state, territory or possession of the U.S.;
• School identification (with photo) issued by a school in any state, territory or possession of the U.S.;
• Marriage license or certificate. 

To establish residency, an applicant must present one of the following documents, which must include both the applicant’s name and a residential address located within City corporate boundaries. An applicant may prove residency using documents bearing the name of a spouse if the applicant presents a certified copy of a marriage certificate. 

• Utility bill (e.g., cable, cellphone, gas, electric) dated within the last 30 days; 
• Written verification confirming a minimum of 30 days of residency within the last 30 days issued by a Minnesota licensed homeless shelter; 
• Written verification issued by a hospital, health clinic or Olmsted County social services agency confirming a minimum of 30 days of residency within the last 30 days; 
• Local property tax statement or mortgage payment receipt dated within the last 30 days; 
• Bank account statement dated within the last 30 days; 
• Proof of current enrollment in a school located within city corporate boundaries, which can be used to establish proof of residency for either student and/or parent of student; 
• Employment pay stub dated within the last 30 days; 
• Jury summons or court order issued by a State or Federal court dated within the last 30 days; 
• Federal or state income tax or refund statement dated within the last 30 days;  
• Insurance bill (homeowner’s, renter’s, health, life, or automobile insurance) dated within the last 30 days.

Anyone who lives within Rochester city limits and can provide the required proof of identity and proof of residency may obtain a Library Municipal ID Card. There are no fees to obtain a Library Municipal ID Card. 

The Library Municipal ID Card is an enhanced Rochester Public Library card. Your data is part of the Rochester Public Library’s patron database and is protected by the same laws that protect library patron data.

Besides being an enhanced library card, the Library Municipal ID Card provides you access to city programs and services. We are currently working with local organizations and businesses in the Rochester community that will accept the ID as well. We will continue to update the list above during the year.

You must live inside the Rochester city limits and be able to show proof identity and proof of residency by providing a document from each category above. 

The Library Municipal ID Card expires four years form the date of issuance. At that time you’ll need to apply for a new updated card.