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 March 2023), 805 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

Dayton Food Bank
Dayton Metro Library 
Dayton Police Department
Dayton Public Schools 
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 

To receive an MVCID card, bring the following items to the drive:

1. Photo ID (expired driver's license, national ID card, Matricula Consular or other embassy ID, passport) 
2. Proof of residence (utility bill, rent agreement, medical record, bank statement)
3. $5.00 cash

You must be 16 years and older to receive an ID. 

Upcoming Miami Valley Community ID Drives

The next MVCID Drive is Thursday, July 6, 2023, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church (125 N Wilkinson St. Dayton, OH 45402) Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mandatory orientation starts at 6:00 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend. You must attend Orientation to receive an ID. 

REGISTRATION FOR THE JULY 6 ID DRIVE WILL OPEN MAY 31. 

Do NOT register anyone under 16 years for the ID. Must be 16 years and older to receive an ID.

Click the links below to register: 

MVCID Drive July 6 - English

MVCID Drive July 6 - Russian

MVCID Drive July 6 - Spanish

MVCID Drive July 6 - Swahili

MVCID Drive dates for 2023: January 7, March 11, May 13, July 6, September 9, November 4. Location and time to be announced.