I.D. Cards

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office issues personal photo identification cards to individuals.

Identification (ID) cards are issued on Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is closed on all legal Holidays. The charge for an ID card is $20.00. Personal checks and debit or credit cards are not accepted. If you have questions concerning the requirements for obtaining an ID card or if you do not understand the days and hours on which ID cards are issued, please call (315) 765-2223. 

Identification cards are available for persons over the age of twelve. Cards for persons under the age of 21 are clearly marked "UNDER 21." The Personal Identification Card shows an individual's photo, signature, address, height, eye color, sex, and date of birth. The identification cards issued by the Sheriff's Office are recognized as proof of identity by most Oneida County businesses and agencies, including the Oneida County Airport and the airports in Syracuse, Albany, and Rochester.

Identification cards are not acceptable proof of identity when applying for a license or permit at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. By law, the cards are not acceptable proof of age for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, though, in reality, many county establishments accept the Sheriff's Office identification cards more readily than college or out-of-state identification.

To apply for an Oneida County Sheriff's Office Personal Identification Card:

• You must be a resident of Oneida County.
• You must be at least twelve years old.

You need to present the following documentation:

• ORIGINAL Birth Certificate - OR - Baptismal Certificate - OR - Marriage License (if the date of birth is indicated)
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Address - proof consists of any U.S. mail with the applicant's name and street address and a postmark dated within 30 days of application.  (Accepted: Phone, cable, and utility bills.)  P.O. Box numbers are not acceptable as street addresses.
• Please note: Original documents must be presented.  Photocopies are not acceptable.

If you are less than 18 years old, you must be accompanied by:

• A parent who has a photo ID and proof of address - or -
• A legal guardian with photo ID, court documentation of guardianship, and proof of address.

Verifying the validity of an Oneida County Sheriff's Office ID Card

If you are presented with an Oneida County Sheriff's Office Identification Card and you wish to verify its validity, call (315) 765-2223 Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. During non-business hours, call (315) 736-0141. If an ID card appears tampered with, you should retain it and send it to the Sheriff's Office at the address indicated on the back of the card, or call 911 and request a Deputy to investigate the card and individual while still at your premises.