To apply for the Enhanced Library Card, you will need to complete and sign an Adult Library Card Application at a participating location and library staff will need to verify your identity and residency. You must be present to verify documents and have your photo taken on-site. Here is the list of eligible documents:

Acceptable Photo IDs
APL accepts the following types of valid (or expired for one year or less) photo IDs:

• Texas Driver License
• Texas Department of Public Safety ID
• Non-Texas State Issued License or ID
• Passport
• Military ID
• International Driver License
• Non-US Driver License or permit
• Credencial Para Votar ID (Mexico voter registration card)
• Non-US Consular ID
• Permanent Resident Card
• Austin Police Department ID
• Texas Offender ID
• Texas Concealed Handgun License
• Educational Institution Photo ID
• Service Point / Clarity ID
• Workers Defense Project ID
• Government issued ID with an identifying number
• Austin Public Library Enhanced Library Card
• Written verification issued by a homeless service agency, hospital, health clinic, social services agency, or faith-based agency within Austin confirming residency (original, signed copy on official letterhead)

*Digital forms of identification are accepted

Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

• Driver license, temporary Texas Driver's License or Learner’s Permit
• Texas Department of Public Safety ID
• Non-US Consular ID
• Austin Public Library Enhanced Library Card
• Bank or credit union statement
• Utility deposit receipt or utility bill from the past 60 days
• Credit card bill from the past 60 days
• Current Voter Registration Card or notarized temporary Voter Registration Permit
• Current vehicle registration or liability insurance
• Official rent receipt; rental agreement, contract or lease
• Employment pay stub from the past 60 days
• Written verification issued by a homeless service agency, hospital, health clinic, social services agency, or faith-based agency within Austin confirming residency (original, signed copy on official letterhead)
• Mail postmarked within the last 60 days (if none of the above is available)

*Digital forms of proof of address documents are accepted

*Non-resident membership fees apply for customers who reside outside of APL's service area. The only exception would be non-resident customers who are applying for a free limited access membership using their paper TexShare Card from another library system.