How can i get an id for my child

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Parents can obtain ID cards for their children under age 15 at any DMV customer service center. The cost of a child ID card is $2 per year (minimum $10; maximum $16).

In addition to serving as an identity document, the childs photograph is stored in DMVs database. If the child becomes missing, DMV can retrieve the image from the database and transmit it to law enforcement anywhere in the U. S.

Child ID cards will expire on the last day of the customer’s month of birth in a year when they reach an age divisible by 5 (such as 5, 10, 15,) unless the child is authorized to be in the US for a limited duration period. Child ID cards issued to children age 13 or 14 will expire on their 16 birthday.

Applicants for a Child ID Card must appear in-person at a DMV customer service center (for both originals and replacements).

Obtaining a Child ID Card

Child ID cards:

Require one identity document for the child, such as a birth certificate or unexpired U. S. passport, along with proof of the child’s social security number, if one has been issued.
The parent must certify the child's identity and residency using the Identification Card Application for Minors (DL5).
If the child's name appears on the parent's legal presence document, that document governs the expiration date of the child's legal presence.

To find out more about the requirements and the application process for an ID card, refer to Obtaining an Identification Card.

What Is Displayed On a Child ID Card

The child ID card contains the following:

Customer number
Date of birth, height and sex
Expiration date and issue date
Full legal name and address
Full-face photograph
Statement "Not a license to operate a motor vehicle"
Statement "Organ donor information"

Medical Indicators on Child ID Cards

A parent or legal guardian submitting a signed physician statement may voluntarily request indicators be placed on their child’s ID card as a means of identifying their disability to law enforcement personnel. A “9” will display in the restriction field on the face of the ID card and will be decoded on the back as follows:

Insulin-dependent diabetic
Speech impairment
Intellectual disability (IntD will display)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD will display)
Blind or vision impaired

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ID Cards - California DMV

Identification (ID) cards are used to prove your identity or age (like driver’s licenses) but they do not allow you to operate a motor vehicle.

In California, DMV may issue an ID card to a person of any age. There are three types of ID cards:

REAL ID card: As of the new May 7, 2025 deadline, you must present a federal compliant ID (such as a passport, military ID, or a REAL ID) to board a domestic flight or enter certain secure federal facilities like military bases, federal courthouses, or other federal buildings. RECOMMENDED – A REAL ID or passport will soon be required for domestic flights.

Standard ID card: As of the new May 7, 2025 deadline, the standard ID card will no longer be accepted for use boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities. It will, however, continue to be used to prove identity and age. Standard ID cards are valid for six birthdates after the application date.

Senior citizen ID card: Seniors 62 years old or older are eligible for a no-fee senior citizen ID card. Valid for eight birthdates after the application date.

How to Apply for an ID Card

To apply for an ID card:

Complete a Driver’s License (DL) or ID Card Application.
Visit a DMV office, where you will:
- Provide your social security number (SSN).
- Verify your identity with an acceptable identity document. Your current name needs to match the name on the identity document.
- Present acceptable residency documents (if you have never had a California DL/ID card).
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee (see below for information about reduced- and no-fee ID cards).
- Have your thumbprint scanned.
- Have your photo taken.
- If you want to apply for a REAL ID, you must also provide proof of your identity, SSN, and two proofs of residency from the list of acceptable REAL ID documents.

You will receive your new ID card via mail within three to four weeks. If you have not received your new ID card after 60 days, visit Driver’s License & ID Card Status.

Reduced Fee ID Cards

Generally, there is a nonrefundable fee to apply for a new ID card, to renew an ID card, or to change your name on your ID card. In certain circumstances, the fee may be waived or reduced:

Reduced fee ID card: You may be eligible to pay a reduced application fee for an original or renewal ID card if you meet income requirements for selected governmental or non-profit assistance programs. If you are eligible, the program will give you a completed Verification for Reduced Fee Identification Card (DL 937) form to take to DMV office. See your local public assistance program agency for information about eligibility requirements and obtaining a DL 937.
No-fee ID card: You may be eligible for a no-fee ID card if you are a “homeless person” as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a homeless child or youth, a homeless person, or an individual or family fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another dangerous, life-threatening condition.
Senior ID card: To qualify for a no-fee senior citizen ID card, you must be at least 62 years old.

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Replace Your DL/ID Card

Find out how to replace lost, stolen, or damaged DL/ID cards.

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Update Info on Your DL/ID Card

Change the address, name, or gender category on your DL/ID card.

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REAL ID cards

Starting on May 7, 2025, you’ll need a federal compliant card such as a passport, military ID, or REAL ID to board a domestic flight or access some federal facilities.

Apply for a REAL ID

Create an Apple ID for your child

Instead of sharing an account with your child, which could give them unwanted access to your personal information, create an Apple ID for them. Then you can easily set up parental controls based on age, and your child can use Family Sharing, Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services.

How to create an Apple ID for a child

Children under 13 cannot create their own Apple IDs. (Age varies by region.) But if you're a family manager or guardian, you can create an Apple ID for your child. nine0003

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

On iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 and later

Go to Settings > Family.
Click the Add Family Member button .
Click Create Child Record, then click Continue.
Enter the child's name and date of birth. Be sure to enter the correct date of birth, as it cannot be changed in the future.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. For a child's Apple ID, you can use the child's email address, the suggested @icloud.com address, or the child's Game Center alias. nine0014

For iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 and earlier

Go to Settings.
Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.
Click Add Family Member.
Click "Create an account for a child" and then "Continue".
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. For a child's Apple ID, you can use their email address or Game Center alias. Be sure to enter the correct date of birth, as it cannot be changed in the future. nine0014

On a Mac

You will need a credit card to verify you are an adult.

On macOS Ventura or later

Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences and click Family.
Click Add Family Member.
Click "Create a child account".
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. Be sure to enter the correct date of birth, as it cannot be changed in the future. For a child's Apple ID, you can use their email address or Game Center alias. nine0014

On macOS Monterey or earlier

Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences and click Family Sharing.
Click the Add button.
Click "Create a child account".
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. For a child's Apple ID, you can use their email address or Game Center alias. Be sure to enter the correct date of birth, as it cannot be changed in the future. nine0014

Reset your child's Apple ID password

If you are a family manager or guardian, you can help reset your child's Apple ID password using an iPhone with iOS 16 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 16 or later version and two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID.

Learn how to reset your child's Apple ID password

Settings and features for kids under 13

Some Apple ID settings and features work differently for kids under 13. For example, a child under 13 cannot create an Apple ID without the permission and consent of a parent or guardian. The minimum age for creating an account varies by country or region: Under 14 in Austria, Bulgaria, Israel, Spain, Italy, Mainland China, Lithuania, South Korea, and Cyprus. Under 15 in the Czech Republic, France, Greece and Peru. Under 16 in Brazil, Hungary, Germany, Ireland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia and Slovenia. Under 13 in all other countries and regions. nine0003

Publication date: December 01, 2022

Help your child set up their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Set up your child's device for Family Sharing, device security, and more. If you've already set up your child's device, you can change device and feature settings.

Set Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode

Set a passcode that your child can use to unlock the device. Don't use the same password on your child's device and on your device. Remind your child that this passcode should not be shared with others. nine0003

You can also set up Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your device with just a glance or touch. You can set up an alternate look for Face ID and up to five fingerprints, so you can add your own in addition to a face or a child's fingerprints.

Set up a passcode

Set up Face ID

Set up Touch ID

Set up Family Sharing

With Family Sharing, you and up to five family members can share Apple service subscriptions with each other , such as iCloud+ and Apple Music. You can also share purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, and more, and find each other's missing devices. nine0003

If you haven't set up Family Sharing yet, follow the on-screen instructions to create an Apple ID for your child, turn on Find My, and set up parental controls like Screen Time and Ask to Buy.

If you have already set up Family Sharing, continue to the next step.

Set up Family Sharing

Enter your child's Apple ID and password

An Apple ID is an account used in Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services. Each user must have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If a child uses your Apple ID, they will have access to all of your personal content, including text messages and photos. nine0003

If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, you can create one when you set up Family Sharing.

If your child already has an Apple ID, please continue using it. Have your child sign in to appleid.apple.com and make sure the birthday is correct.

Set up a child's Apple ID