Dallas Residents and TOP members had a huge Win this year! The Dallas Enhanced Library is now available in all city of Dallas Libraries, (29 Locations Except B
The Dallas Immigration Justice Campaign invites you to get yours today!
The Enhanced Library Card is a Dallas Public Library card that has a person’s name, picture,
Date of birth and address. TOP members are working with the City of Dallas to get it to be used as a supplement with other documents to prove your identity. You will need to check with organizations/entities with which you would like to use the Enhanced Library Card as part of establishing your identity to determine if/how the Enhanced Library Card can be used for this purpose.
As of 04/26/23 it is accepted as a form of ID by the Dallas Court and The Dallas WIC office.
What do I need to bring with me to apply for a library card?
A photo ID is preferred, and physical address verification proving Dallas residency is required to receive a library card.
What if I do not have a photo ID, can I still apply for a card?
The Dallas Library accepts a letter from an agency or government entity that states that you do not have a photo ID. They ask that this letter is the original, be on a letterhead of the agency/government entity, provide your name and state that you do not have a photo ID, and to be signed by a staff member of the agency/government entity.
(Accepted agencies/government entities: shelters, caseworkers, any City of Dallas department, State of Texas agency, City Square, Our Calling and Stewpot).
| Accepted Forms of Picture ID: | Accepted Forms of Address Verification: |
| If your ID is expired, does not include an address, or does not have a current Dallas address, please provide one form of address verification. | A utility or residential service bill, current business mail, or bank statement dated within ninety (90) days of the date of application |
| Government-issued driver’s license or ID card | Mail or printed electronic statements from a federal, state, county or city government agency dated within ninety (90) days of the date of application |
| U.S. Permanent Residency card or Alien Registration Receipt card (Form I-551) | USPS change of address confirmation dated within the last thirty (30) days |
| U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (Forms N-560 or N-561) | Current rent or lease agreement |
| U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (Forms N-550, N-570, or N-568) | Voter registration card with current address |
| Verification of Release Form | Checks showing current address |
| Global Entry Card issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Current student registration |
| Employment Authorization Document or U.S. Work Permit | Current renter’s, homeowners or car insurance policy |
| Matricula Consular/Consular ID card | Current property tax statement |
| Passport | Paycheck with name and address imprinted |
| Work/School ID | Copy of medical record with name and address |
| Concealed handgun license | Letter on letterhead from shelter |
| Uniformed Services ID Card | Verification of Release Form |
| Inmate ID card with photo | Medical insurance card with current address |
| Online arrest record with photo | Selective services card with current address |
| Shelter ID card with photo | A pre-printed W-2, 1099, or 1098 tax form from an employer, government, or financial entity for the most recent tax year |
| Club membership card with photo | A valid, unexpired Texas motor vehicle registration or title |
| YMCA/gym membership card with photo | Current form DS2019 or a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Texas high school, college, or university report card or transcript for the current school year |