The IDNYC is the new and free identification card for all New York City residents, which gives all of people the opportunity to show who they are.

This is a government-issued photo identification card. The IDNYC secures the peace of mind and access to City services that come from having recognized identification.

The IDNYC card is provides various benefits for every city resident, including the most vulnerable communities these are:
The homeless, youth, the elderly, undocumented immigrants, the formerly incarcerated and others who may have difficulty obtaining other government-issued ID.

The IDNYC card is a broadly accepted official form of identification. IDNYC is accepted:

By City agencies to access many services and programs;
By NYPD for the purposes of issuing summons or desk appearance tickets instead of arrest;
For entry into public buildings, like schools;
For taking the high school equivalency exam in New York City

Benefits of the IDNYC card:
Museums and Cultural Institutions
Libraries
Banks and Credit Unions
Entertainment Discounts
Prescription Drug Discounts
Fitness and Health Centers
Supermarket Discounts at Food Bazaar
Veteran Designation Benefits
Animal Care Centers of New York

Application documents are:

Letters for Survivors of Domestic Violence:
Letter from Domestic Violence Shelter where Applicant Resides
Letter from Organization serving Domestic Violence Survivors Where Applicant Receives Services but Does Not Reside
Letter from Organization serving Domestic Violence Survivors, with Permission to Use Care Of Address