Municipal ID Cards

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.