§ 38-8. Eligibility for identity card.

(a) Proof of identity.

To establish identity, an applicant must produce 1 or more of the following documents, each of which must be current or have expired not more than 5 years prior to the date it is presented:

(1) a U.S. or foreign passport;

(2) a U.S. state driver's license;

(3) a U.S. state identification card;

(4) a U.S. permanent resident card;

(5) a consular identification card;

(6) a photo identification card, with name, address, date of birth, and expiration date, issued by another country to its citizens or nationals as an alternative to a passport for re-entry to the issuing country;

(7) a certified copy of a U.S. or foreign birth certificate;

(8) a Social Security card;

(9) a national identification card with photo, name, address, date of birth, and expiration date;

(10) a foreign driver's license;

(11) a U.S. or foreign military identification card;

(12) a current visa issued by a government agency;

(13) a U.S. individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) authorization letter;

(14) an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card; or

(15) an identity document recognized by local homeless shelters allowing individuals experiencing homelessness to access shelters or other services.

(b) Proof of City residency.

To establish City residency, an applicant must produce one or more of the following items, each of which must show the applicant's name and residential address located within the City and must, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date it is presented:

(1) a utility bill;

(2) a current residential property lease;

(3) a local property tax statement dated within 1year of the date it is presented;

(4) a local real property mortgage payment receipt;

(5) a bank account statement;

(6) proof that the applicant has a minor child currently enrolled in a school located within the City;

(7) an employment pay stub;

(8) a jury summons or court order issued by a federal or state court;

(9) a federal or state income tax or refund statement dated within one year of the date it is submitted;

(10) an insurance bill (homeowner's, renter's, health, life, or automobile insurance);

(11) written verification issued by a homeless shelter that receives City funding confirming at least 15 days residency; or

(12) written verification issued by a hospital, health clinic, or social services agency located within Baltimore City confirming at least 15 days residency.

An individual experiencing homelessness may establish City residency by producing any document recognized by local homeless shelters allowing the individual to access shelters or other services.