Valid Identification

Identification Required for a Resident Allentown Public Library Card

Column 1

One from this column is
sufficient – these show who you
are and where you live

  • Valid PA driver’s license with current address
  • Valid PA non-driver’s photo ID with current address

Column 2

One from this column PLUS
one from Column 3 is required
– these show who you are

  • Driver’s license with old address (photo)
  • Passport
  • Military ID with photo
  • School photo ID
  • Employment Photo ID
  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”) with photo
  • Any other official photo

Column 3

One from this column PLUS
one from column 2 is required
– these show where you live

  •  Current tax statement addressed to applicant with current address
  • Current lease agreement addressed to applicant
  • Current utility bill or bank statement addressed to applicant
  • Current vehicle registration or auto insurance card with applicant’s name
  • Current voter registration card
  • Current school report card or class schedule
  • Current school bus card
  • Current YMCA or other club card with address
  • Current pay stub

Property owners must provide property tax documentation plus above resident ID information.

Access Library Card – Current Pennsylvania library card with access sticker, plus photo ID

Lost or Forgotten Library Card – Adults must have photo ID; age 17 & under must state pertinent information from their patron record. Pennsylvania driver’s license may be used as alternative ID once your PDL number is on record.

Replacement of Lost Card…..$2.00