ID & Documents resources near you
Help getting a government-issued photo ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, and other documents — a key first step for housing and employment.
How to use this directory
Getting an ID is often the first barrier people face when trying to access other services. Many programs listed here can help you get a state ID even if you don't have a birth certificate yet — they'll help you work through the process in order. Bring whatever documents you have and let staff guide you through next steps.
Not sure which document to get first?
The ID Recovery Wizard maps the right order for your situation — birth certificate, Social Security card, state ID — and points you to the Arizona programs that recover them at no cost.
ID & Documents programs
Maricopa County — Birth Certificate Assistance
Provides low-cost certified copies of Arizona birth certificates for individuals experiencing homelessness or economic hardship.
- Eligibility
- Arizona-born individuals with proof of identity (or assistance obtaining it)
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm
- Address
- 222 E Javelina Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Phone
- (602) 506-3358
- Cost
- Reduced fee or free for homeless individuals
Verified May 2026
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) — ID Clinic
Hosts periodic ID clinics helping people experiencing homelessness obtain a state photo ID at no cost, in partnership with Arizona MVD.
- Eligibility
- Adults 18+ without current photo ID
- Hours
- Clinic dates vary; call to schedule
- Address
- 1 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Phone
- (602) 285-0287
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Restore Hope Ministries — Document Recovery
Helps individuals experiencing homelessness navigate the process of obtaining a state ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate.
- Eligibility
- Adults experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 am–3 pm; appointment preferred
- Address
- 3610 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Phone
- (602) 267-1829
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Social Security Administration — Card Replacement
Replace a lost or stolen Social Security card — you can apply online, by phone, or at your local SSA office.
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm (field offices); online 24/7
- Address
- 3210 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
- Phone
- (800) 772-1213
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
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