§ 21-2704. Applications for Municipal Identification Cards.
(1) To obtain a Municipal Identification Card, an applicant must establish proof of identity, age and residence within the City as follows:
(a) Applicants must present such proof of identity and age as the City reasonably deems necessary by submitting such documentation as the City may require by regulation, which may include, but is not limited to, one or more of any of the following documents:
(.1) a U.S. or foreign passport;
(.2) a U.S. driver's license;
(.3) a U.S. state identification card;
(.4) a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a "Green Card");
(.5) a consular identification ("CID") card;
(.6) a national identification card;
(.7) a foreign driver's license; a U.S. or foreign military identification card;
(.8) a current visa issued by a government agency;
(.9) a U.S. Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) authorization letter;
(.10) an identification card issued by a Pennsylvania educational institution, including elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools;
(.11) a U.S. or foreign birth certificate;
(.12) a Social Security card.
(b) At least one form of identification used to establish identity shall display the applicant's photograph and date of birth.
(c) Proof of Residency. In order to establish residency, applicants shall provide such documentation as the City may require by regulation, which may include, but is not limited to, one or more of any of the following documents containing both the applicant's name and residential address located within the City:
(.1) a utility bill dated within the last thirty days;
(.2) written verification issued by a not-for-profit organization that serves homeless individuals or survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault confirming at least fifteen days residency within the last thirty days;
(.3) written verification issued by a hospital, health clinic, or social services agency that receives City funding confirming at least fifteen days residency within the last thirty days;
(.4) a local property tax statement or mortgage payment receipt dated within the last thirty days;
(.5) a bank account statement dated within the last thirty days;
(.6) proof regarding a minor currently enrolled in a school;
(.7) an employment pay stub dated within the last thirty days;
(.8) a jury summons or court order issued by a state or federal court dated within the last thirty days;
(.9) a federal or state income tax or refund statement dated within the last thirty days;
(.10) an insurance bill (homeowner's, renter's, health, life or automobile insurance) dated within the last thirty days;
(.11) the same type of documentation, bearing the name of a spouse or domestic partner, if a copy of a marriage certificate or proof of domestic partnership issued by a state or local government is presented at the time of application.
(2) The City shall by regulation:
(a) determine the weight to be given to any documents accepted under such regulations for proof of identity, age and residence in connection with issuance of a Municipal Identification Card;
(b) establish particular requirements in connection with establishment of proof of identity, age and residence in the case of a minor. An application submitted on behalf of a minor must be completed by such minor's parent or legal guardian, except as allowed by regulation;
(c) establish alternative methods by which individuals who do not have a fixed address can establish residency in the City; and
(d) establish reasonably necessary procedures by which an applicant must verify that all documents proffered in support of his or her application are truthful, accurate, and authentic.
