The PHL City ID is an optional, valid, government-issued identification card that is accepted by all City services and City-funded programs. The card is for anyone who lives in Philadelphia and is age 13 or older.
These forms will help you prepare to apply for a PHL City ID.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL City ID Applicant Document Guide July 2020 (English) PDF | This document guide explains the program requirements for applying for a PHL City ID. It includes an explanation of the four-point system, as well as photo and date of birth requirements. It also includes a full list of documents accepted by the City when applying for PHL City ID. | August 10, 2020 | |
| PHL City ID Applicant Document Guide July 2020 (Español) PDF | Esta guía explica los requisitos del programa para solicitar el PHL City ID. Esto incluye una explicación del sistema de cuatro puntos, y los requisitos de mostrar documentos con foto y fecha de nacimiento. También incluye una lista completa de los documentos aceptados por la Ciudad para aquellos que solicitan el PHL City ID. También incluye una lista completa de los documentos aceptados por la Ciudad al solicitar el PHL City ID. | August 10, 2020 | |
| PHL City ID Application July 2020 (English) PDF | Use this application to apply for a PHL City ID. Updated July 2020 | August 10, 2020 | |
| PHL City ID Application July 2020 (Español) PDF | Utilice esta aplicación para solicitar el PHL City ID. Actualizado Julio 2020 | August 10, 2020 | |
| PHL City ID for City Employee Request Form December 2019 PDF | City of Philadelphia employees should use this application to obtain their new PHL City IDs. | August 10, 2020 | |
| PHL City ID applicant document guide (English) PDF | This document guide explains the program requirements for applying for a PHL City ID. It includes an explanation of the four-point system, as well as photo and date of birth requirements. It also includes a full list of documents accepted by the City when applying for PHL City ID. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID applicant document guide (Español) PDF | Esta guía de documentacion explica los requisitos del programa para solicitar la PHL City ID. Esto incluye una explicación del sistema de cuatro puntos, y los requisitos de mostrar documentos con foto y fecha de nacimiento. También incluye una lista completa de los documentos aceptados por la Ciudad para aquellos que solicitan la PHL City ID. También incluye una lista completa de los documentos aceptados por la Ciudad al solicitar la PHL City ID. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID application (English) PDF | Use this application to apply for a PHL City ID. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID application (Español) PDF | Utilice esta aplicación para solicitar el PHL City ID. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID application for City employees PDF | City of Philadelphia employees should use this application to obtain their new PHL City IDs. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID nonprofit residence letter docx | This template is available for any hospital, health clinic, domestic violence shelter, homeless shelter, or other social services agency located within the City of Philadelphia. It can be used to confirm residence for people applying for the PHL City ID when no other accepted proof of residence document is available. | July 17, 2019 | |
| PHL City ID benefit partner list PDF | PHL City ID cardholders have access to benefits, discounts, and memberships through City partnerships with cultural institutions, entertainment venues, healthcare providers, local businesses, local sports teams, museums, and more. For detailed information about these benefits, see this list. | July 24, 2019 |