The Miami Valley Community ID Program started in 2019 as an initiative to serve hundreds of Miami Valley residents each year, laying a pathway to strengthen trust in the community by providing an alternative form of identification. In 2021, the Hall Hunger Initiative took the lead by providing financial support with Welcome Dayton and Westminster Presbyterian Church hosting and running the program. The first MVCID Drive was held in October 2021 and to date (as of July 2023), 993 ID cards have been issued.
The MVCID is for any Miami Valley resident, including those returning from jail, those who may be homeless, elderly residents, immigrants and refugees. The ID provides reliable identification for those who may not have access to or have difficult accessing government-issued forms of ID and anyone in the community who wants to be part of the MVCID Program. The ID is a bridge to services that provide basic needs and increase the quality of life; it builds greater understanding, trust, and cooperation between ID participants and community partners; and it creates a safer and healthier community.
The MVCID is not a driver's license or a state government-issued ID. It cannot be used to vote. It will not stop prosecution if engaged in illegal activity. It does not have an impact on present or future immigration status. It can only be used with providers who have agreed to partner with the program.
Current MVCID Partners
Bach Society of Dayton
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton Food Bank
Dayton Metro Library
Dayton Police Department
Dayton Public Schools
Ebenezer Healthcare Access
Five Rivers Health Centers
Homefull
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Premier Health (includes Premier Health hospitals, Premier Physician Network, Fidelity Health Care, Samaritan Behavioral Health, CompuNet Clinical Laboratories)
Sinclair College Police Department
Vandalia Police Department
West Carrolton Police Department
To receive an MVCID card, bring the following items to the drive:
Photo ID (expired driver's license, national ID card, Matricula Consular or other embassy ID, passport)
Proof of residence (utility bill, rent agreement, medical record, bank statement)
$5.00 cash
You must be 16 years and older to receive an ID.
Registration for the January 11, 2025, MVCID Drive opens Friday, December 13, at 7:00 AM. Click here for flyer in English and registration information.
La inscripción para MVCID Drive del 11 de enero de 2025 abre el viernes 13 de diciembre a las 7:00 a.m. Haga clic aquí para obtener el folleto en español y la información de registro.
ID Renewals: If you need to renew your MVCID, please register for the January 11, 2025, ID Drive. If you have a new address, you must bring proof of address to renew your ID.
Renovaciones de identificación: Oi necesita renovar su MVCID, regístrese para la colecta de identificación del 11 de enero, 2025. Si tiene una nueva dirección, deberá traer comprobante de domicilio para renovar su identificación.