CityKey ID
The Chicago CityKey is an optional, valid, government-issued ID card offered to all Chicago residents that unlocks many of the great things our City has to offer.
​
Originally created to reduce barriers to those who have difficulty accessing government-issued identification, the Program's goals have since grown to include discounts and other benefits for all of Chicago's residents. It can also serve as your library card, transit card, and benefits card for cultural institutions, sports teams, and local businesses.
CityKey Benefits
You can use your CityKey to:
-
Demonstrate proof of identity in the City of Chicago
-
Save money on prescriptions for you, your family or pets
-
Ride the CTA
-
Check out materials at a Chicago Public Library branch
-
Open a bank account at a participating financial institution (as a secondary form of ID)
-
Apply for a building permit
-
Rent an apartment
-
Check into a hospital
-
Donate blood
-
Purchase over-the-counter medications
-
Engage in Participatory Budgeting Chicago
-
Enter a Chicago Public Schools building
-
Prove your identity when applying for government services (CityKey does not automatically make you eligible for government services or support, it only establishes proof of identity)
-
Complete an I-9 Form (note: you will also need to provide proof of work authorization)