Essex County residents who are from 5 to 17 years of age can obtain an Essex County Resident Youth Identification Card.

What you must do:

• Reside within Essex County.
• Appear in person at the Clerk's Office with at least one parent who has photo identification.
• Services are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment, please click here.

What you must bring:

• Birth Certificate with raised seal and file date; OR U.S. Passport; OR Naturalization Certificate Non-naturalized residents must also present a valid Resident Alien card. (No photocopies of any of these materials will be accepted.)
• Social Security Card
• Proof of legal address (Mail must be addressed to the parent and postmarked not more than 3 months ago. Government issued checks and mail addressed to PO Boxes are not acceptable).
• At least one parent with valid photo identification must be present.

What it will cost:

• $20.00 payable by cash, US Postal Money Order, or certified check.