Mayor Elorza launches Providence ID Card Program for residents

By: Sarah E. Rooney

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced Tuesday the launch of IDPVD, a new program offered in conjunction with the Department of Vital Records that will offer municipal identification cards for Providence residents.

IDPVD is a program that allows Providence residents aged 14 and over to sign up for an identification card. The card can be used to engage with city departments and get discounts and benefits from local participating business. The cards can also serve as proof of identity for many city departments, public officials, and law enforcement.

“Most of us take having a form of identification for granted until we realize how hard it is to carry out everyday activities without one,” said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. “IDPVD is easily accessible and shows every resident that they are part of the Providence community. In a time when the forces that pull us apart seem stronger than ever, we’re thrilled to announce programs like this that promotes acceptance. I encourage everyone to get a city identification.”

The City of Providence has reached out to the Secretary of State for assistance on how to retain documents used to establish eligibility for the card program. Until a formal rule is established, documents provided in the application process will be retained in the same manner that Vital Records retains documents for other programs.

For residents between the ages of 14 to 17, residents aged 65 for older, and low-income applicants, IDPVD will cost $5. For every other resident, the cost will be $15.

To find out more about the new program, visit www.providenceri.gov/IDPVD

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