NYC lowers age to 10 for ID cards

City kids as young as 10 will be able to get municipal IDNYC identification cards, starting Friday, allowing them free admission to museums, discounts on movies and other benefits.

The city program was previously open to children as young as 14 years old. Roughly 1.2 million New Yorkers have the cards.

With the reduction in the age threshold, city officials said up to 300,000 additional youngsters will be eligible.

“IDNYC's accessibility has been key to its success from the very start,” said Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

“More New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, will be able to demonstrate eligibility for their IDNYC card, opening doors throughout the five boroughs,” Mostofi added.

To apply for IDNYC, New York City residents must provide documents proving identity and residency.

A full list of acceptable documents is available on IDNYC's website, NYC.gov/IDNYC.

People who obtain an IDNYC card can get free, oneyear memberships at museums, zoos and theaters, plus discounts from a number of other city institutions.