Obtaining a Library Card from the APL
Getting a library card is relatively easy as long as you have the following forms of identification.
Acceptable Photo IDs
Acceptable Proof of Address
Getting a library card is relatively easy as long as you have the following forms of identification.
Acceptable Photo IDs
- Texas Drivers License
- Texas Department of Public Safety ID
- Temporary Paper Texas Drivers License or Texas Department of Public Safety ID (Only acceptable with additional form of photo ID or if the temporary has a photo on it)
- Non-Texas State Issued License or ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- International Drivers License
- Non-US Drivers License or permit
- Credencial Para Votar ID (Mexico voter registration card)
- Non-US Consular ID
- Resident Alien Card
- Austin Police Department ID
- Texas Offender ID
- U.S. Federal Government issued ID with an identifying number.
Acceptable Proof of Address
- Driver's license, temporary Texas Drivers License or Learners Permit
- Texas Department of Public Safety ID
- Personalized check, savings passbook, bank or credit union statement
- Utility deposit receipt or utility bill
- Current credit card bill
- Voter Registration Card or notarized temporary voter registration permit
- Vehicle registration or liability insurance
- Official rent receipt; rental agreement, contract or lease
- Mail postmarked within the last 30 days (if none of the above is available)
