OHIO IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR CHILDREN
There is no minimum age for an Ohio ID card. You may apply for an Ohio ID card for your child at any deputy registrar location.
- Ohio ID cards are used for identification purposes only.
- Ohio photo ID cards for children may assist police if a child is reported missing.
What do I need bring?
You must provide proof of your child’s:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number (if ever assigned)
- Legal presence
- Ohio residency
Any child under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with an Ohio driver license or ID card. If the parent or guardian does not have an Ohio driver license or ID card, then they must also provide proof of:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number (if assigned)
- Legal presence
- Ohio residency
Go to our Acceptable Documents page for a full list of identity documents and links to use our interactive process to assist you with what to bring to a deputy registrar agency.
How much does an Ohio ID cost?
$10.00
Don’t forget to include a listing for your child’s Next of Kin in connection with his or her state ID. It will help police get in touch with parents or guardians.
What is a Legal Presence? I have my two grandchildren living with me. They have been with me and my husband ever since their mom, dad is deceased, went into a series of jail and prison and secure living facilities. The grandson will be 18 in august, and the granddaughter will be 17 in October. I do not have custody, that isn’t one of the listed necessities for getting the state ID. The mom is released but the grandchildren does not want to be in her presence. I have all the necessary documents to get them their state ID, the grandson will need his to open a bank account when he turns 18.
For most kids applying for a standard Ohio ID, the child’s own certified U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport is what covers legal presence — it does double duty as proof of identity/DOB and legal presence in one document.
Also required alongside it for a minor: