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The SF City ID Card is a municipal identification card program operated by San Francisco, California for residents of the city-county, regardless of their immigration status. The cards also do not specify the person's gender, to assist transgender individuals who often have difficulty with identification documents. The stated purpose of the photo ID card is "to streamline access to City programs and connect residents to local businesses."〔(City/County Website: SF City ID Card )〕 San Francisco is the largest city in the United States to issue municipal identification.〔 〕 The program is modeled after a similar program operating in New Haven, Connecticut since 2007.〔(San Francisco Citizen, January 15, 2009 )〕 ==Uses== According to the SF City ID Card website, users of the card can use it to:
Such cards are not accepted as licenses to drive or purchase alcohol or tobacco, nor are they recognized by federal or state law. Possession of these cards is not considered mandatory by the city government. Applicants must submit proof of identity and city residency. Parents may obtain a card for a minor; there are separate cards for children 13 and under, and for anyone 14 years of age or older. A fee ranging from $5 to $15 is charged for the card.〔 Expiration of the card occurs every 2 years, or when the cardholder turns 14 years of age or loses residency in the city limits. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「SF City ID Card」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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