It seems that obtaining a municipal ID in Milwaukee has become as simple and affordable as grabbing a sandwich during your lunch break. According to the City of Milwaukee's recent press release, Alderwomen Marina Dimitrijevic and JoCasta Zamarripa managed to secure their own IDs in just about 10 minutes, and at a cost equivalent to a couple of cups of coffee - $10. This initiative by the local government promises to smoothen the often rugged road to acquiring valid identification for many city residents.
Essential for everyday tasks such as getting medical care, opening bank accounts, and being a tangible proof of residency, these municipal IDs are designed to be accessible. Despite spending only 10 minutes to get their IDs, Marina Dimitrijevic explained the importance of the program. "After walking through the entire process, I couldn’t believe how easy and simple it was to obtain a municipal ID. I was even able to show the document for proof of city residency by downloading a bill on my phone," she remarked. However, it should be noted that these IDs do not qualify as voter ID in Wisconsin, as per the City of Milwaukee.
For those eager to get this ID, the age requirement is set at a minimum of 14 years old, and those under 18 will need the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. Applicants must bring a completed application to the table, alongside proof of identity and residency, and don't forget the $10 fee. The applications don't discriminate and are available in English, Spanish, and Hmong, ensuring language is not a barrier in this critical process of identification.
The efforts to keep the community informed and up-to-date will be complemented by the License Division, as they have made a commitment to add a new section on the City of Milwaukee's website that lists all businesses and establishments recognizing the municipal ID. While armed with their new ID, Marina Dimitrijevic expressed a collective ambition, "Our municipal ID program is an outstanding asset that all residents can use from all backgrounds and genders. We have these great resources and we want our city to use them." The implication here is clear: the gatekeepers of the municipal ID program anticipate widespread adoption by the institutions sprinkled across the city's grand mosaic of diversity.
Those ready to take the plunge can do so by visiting the License Division office, which can be found in City Hall at room 105, located at 200 E. Wells St. To ensure no one is left stepping in the dark, all the necessary information, including the application, has been made readily available at the tip of your fingers, digitally, on the City of Milwaukee's website.
