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What is required to apply for an Enhanced Library Card? link

To apply for the Enhanced Library Card, you will need to complete and sign an Adult Library Card Application at a participating location and library staff will need to verify your identity and residency. You must be present to verify documents and have your photo taken on-site. Here is the list of eligible documents:

Acceptable Photo IDs
APL accepts the following types of valid (or expired for one year or less) photo IDs:

  • Texas Driver License
  • Texas Department of Public Safety ID
  • Non-Texas State Issued License or ID
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • International Driver License
  • Non-US Driver License or permit
  • Credencial Para Votar ID (Mexico voter registration card)
  • Non-US Consular ID
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Austin Police Department ID
  • Texas Offender ID
  • Texas Concealed Handgun License
  • Educational Institution Photo ID
  • Service Point ID
  • Government issued ID with an identifying number
  • Austin Public Library Enhanced Library Card
  • Written verification issued by a homeless service agency, hospital, health clinic, social services agency, or faith-based agency within Austin confirming residency (original, signed copy on official letterhead)

*Digital forms of identification are accepted

Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

  • Driver license, temporary Texas Driver's License or Learner’s Permit
  • Texas Department of Public Safety ID
  • Austin Public Library Enhanced Library Card
  • Bank or credit union statement
  • Utility deposit receipt or utility bill from the past 60 days
  • Credit card bill from the past 60 days
  • Current Voter Registration Card or notarized temporary Voter Registration Permit
  • Current vehicle registration or liability insurance
  • Official rent receipt; rental agreement, contract or lease
  • Employment pay stub from the past 60 days
  • Written verification issued by a homeless service agency, hospital, health clinic, social services agency, or faith-based agency within Austin confirming residency (original, signed copy on official letterhead)
  • Mail postmarked within the last 60 days (if none of the above is available)

*Digital forms of proof of address documents are accepted

*Non-resident membership fees apply for customers who reside outside of APL's service area. The only exception would be non-resident customers who are applying for a free limited access membership using their paper TexShare Card from another library system.