Madison Municipal Identification Card

id Madison LogoOn July 13, 2020 Mayor and Council approved Ordinance 20-2020, creating the Borough of Madison Municipal Identification Card Program. 

The Madison Municipal ID (MMID) Card Program is available for all Madison residents 14 years and older, and is provided for residents to gain access to various services, programs and discounts, to name a few. 

Application

Applications are now available for the Madison Municipal ID Card Program. Prior to completing the application, please view the benefits, fees, criteria and FAQs below. 

After completion of the application, please contact the Borough Clerk's Office at (973) 593-3041 to schedule an appointment to receive your Madison Municipal ID Card. Appointments are required at this time. Walk-ins will be asked to schedule an appointment for a future time. 

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Benefits

Your ID Madison card is a broadly accepted, Official form of identification with the Borough of Madison:

  • By Borough agencies to access many services and programs;
  • Serves as proof of identity and residency;
  • Serves as a form of identification to open a checking account at participating banks;
  • Provides discounts to select establishments;
  • Can be used to obtain a Madison Free Public Library card;
  • Allows residents to access services at hospitals, banks, municipal agencies, etc.
  • Serves as a guide to assist individuals facing barriers to needed serves in Madison regardless of their immigration status

Fees

  • New Applicant: $15 
  • New Applicant-Senior/Child/Veteran/Disabled: $7
  • Renewal: $15 
  • Card information change: $7
  • Card lost, stolen, damaged: $15

Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to apply for the Madison Municipal Identification Card:

  • Validation and verification process using a 6-point system (seen below):
    • At least four (4) points to prove identity;
    • At least two (2) points to prove residency in Madison, NJ;
  • Minimum age to apply is 14 years old 

All documents must be original copies.
*All proof must be from the past three months and include the applicant’s name and address.

Proof of Residency

  1. Two (2) Points
  2. One (1) Point

• State of N.J. Motor Vehicles Driver’s License or Identification;

• Card with photo and Madison address;

• Utility, cable, or phone bill*;

• Bank account statement*;

• Hospital or health care bill*;

• Current residential property lease;

• Current mortgage payment receipt;

• Juror summons, court order, or legal document issued by federal, state, or municipal court or agency*;

• Proof of a minor enrolled in school in Madison, NJ*

Proof of Identity

  1. Four (4) Points
  2. Three (3) Points
  3. Two (2) Points
  4. One (1) Point

• U.S. or Foreign Passport or citizenship papers;

• State of N.J. Motor Vehicles Driver’s License or Identification Card with photo;

• U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card;

• Madison ID (Applicants may rely on a current or expired municipal ID card to prove identity to obtain a new one)

  1. What is a Municipal ID?
  2. How many cities in New Jersey have a Municipal ID?
  3. Why is this card necessary?
  4. Where are Municipal IDs accepted?
  5. Do Municipal IDs grant immigrants access to benefits?
  6. Isn’t there a County ID program for this purpose?
  7. How is this better/different from a State-issued ID from motor vehicles?
  8. What benefits are associated with the Madison ID card?
  9. Can this card also be used as a Library Card?
  10. What services are provided through the Library card?
  11. Can you get the Madison ID if you already have a Library card?
  12. How can a municipality protect itself against fraud?
  13. How will the Borough of Madison protect the privacy of applicants to the ID program?
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