Gateway ID Card Program

The Gateway ID Card is a free municipal identification card for City of St. Louis residents.

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Overview

The Gateway ID Card is a free municipal identification card for City of St. Louis residents. The ID card is a source of civic pride and provides a safe, accessible form of identification for residents.

The Gateway ID Card helps residents access city-administered services, encourages the support of local businesses, and allows residents to participate more fully in the economic and civic life of our city.

About the Gateway ID Card

The Gateway ID program, created by Ordinance 71953, ensures that all City residents are able to obtain a government-issued ID, which will help them access much-needed services and resources, such as housing, healthcare and education.

Card Details

The Gateway ID Card contains:

Cardholder’s name
Photograph
Address
Date of birth
Height
Eye color
Gender
Gateway ID Card identification number
Expiration date

Card Benefits

The Gateway ID Card can be used to access services administered by the City of St. Louis. Additionally, the Gateway ID Card can be used to acquire a St. Louis Public Library card, and to open an account at participating financial institutions.

Gateway ID Card holders can also receive discounted goods and services from certain local businesses.

Learn more about Gateway ID Card Benefits.

Card Limitations

The Gateway ID Card cannot be used for:

Voting
Purchasing age-restricted products (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, etc.)
Boarding domestic or international flights
Federal identification purposes

Privacy and Data Protection

Protecting the privacy of Gateway ID Card holders is a top priority. The program retains only limited demographic information such as:

ZIP code
Type of documents used to verify identity
Type of documents used to verify residency
Ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino / Not Hispanic or Latino)
Race
Gateway ID Card number
Housing status
Referral source

All application materials are handled securely by trained staff. Physical applications are placed in a secure shred bin after processing. No copies of documents are retained, and all original documents are returned to applicants.

Mission Statement

The Gateway ID Card program is committed to providing high-quality customer service in a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment. We prioritize the confidentiality and security of every individual’s information while ensuring the program remains accessible to all eligible residents.

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