Kalamazoo County Identification Card

Program Information

The Kalamazoo County Identification Card is a photo identification (ID) available to Kalamazoo County residents age 11 and older.

The Kalamazoo County ID is intended to recognize all Kalamazoo County residents and enable them to connect with public safety, civic, and community services. 

Without a form of identification, a person is not recognized as a member of the community and not afforded the same opportunities as other community members. Having a form of credible identification enables people to become fully participating members of the community.

Where to Apply

All applicants must appear in-person at: 

Kalamazoo County Clerk / Register of Deeds Office
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

How to Apply

Proof of Identity & Residency Requirements

To receive an ID card, you must be able to show proof of residence in Kalamazoo County and provide proof of identity.

Applicants must produce documents totaling 300 – 400 points following the ID program's point system to qualify for a County ID. 

• Applicants ages 11-17 must provide 50% of the number of points required of adults.
• An applicant must provide proof of residence in the county by providing a document in category C and at least one identity credential that contains the date of birth.
• An applicant who is unable to prove residency in the county by providing a document with their own name may present a document with the name of a spouse or domestic partner—together with a certificate of marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership—or a child’s birth certificate.
• A maximum of two documents of one type may be used.

Documents: 

• Eligibility Criteria - English
• Eligibility Criteria - Spanish
• County ID Card Application - English
• County ID Card Application - Spanish

Application Fee

• $10 - New 
• $10 - Renewal 
• $3 - Replacement of lost, stolen, or destroyed card.

Payment method includes cash, check, credit/debit card, money order, or use of scholarship. 

Security

The ID has the following security features to thwart replication or counterfeiting:

• Embedded holographic foil stamp of county seal
• Variable florescent/UV print of county seal and cardholder name (viewable under black light)
• Magnetic stripe
• "Ghosted” photograph of cardholder

Benefits of the Program

• Prove your identity to law enforcement.
• Pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy.
• Present additional identity credentials to the State.
• Prove your identity when using credit cards.
• Prove your identity for merchant transactions.
• Present an additional identity credential to open financial accounts.
• Cash checks at participating financial institutions.

Mobile Unit Events

• October 31st at Ministry with Community - Click here for English flyer
• October 31st at Ministry with Community - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 2nd at Portage Zhang Senior Center - Click here for English flyer
• November 2nd at Portage Zhang Senior Center - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 14th at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy - Click here for English flyer
• November 14th at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 16th at El Concilio - Click here for English flyer
• November 16th at El Concilio - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 21st at Ministry with Community - Click here for English flyer
• November 21st at Ministry with Community - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 28th at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries - Click here for English flyer
• November 28th at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries - Click here for Spanish flyer
• November 29th at Kalamazoo Defender Office - Click here for English flyer
• November 29th at Kalamazoo Defender Office - Click here for Spanish flyer